• Judge rejects witness in ex-cops trial

  BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) - A long, contentious and at times bizarre day in the Levi Chavez trial ended with the judge ruling a state's witness can't be called by the prosecution to testify. The problem that led to two days of hearings with the jury absent in the murder trial of the former APD cop centered around a revelation over the weekend by New Mexico Insurance Fraud Bureau ...

• Boy recovering from hammer attack

  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The man accused of attacking a 3-year old boy with a hammer has a criminal history showing the attack is not the first time he's randomly hurt someone. Clayton Senn, 36, had his first court hearing on Tuesday. Senn is charged aggravated battery with great bodily harm and two counts of aggravated assault. Albuquerque police say Senn hit the boy in the head with a hammer ...

• Judge decides not to grant dismissal in Levi Chavez case

  TENSE MOMENTS IN THE COURTROOM, AS THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR LEVI CHAVEZ PUSHES FOR A MISTRIAL. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL. ACTION 7 NEWS REPORTER ANNA VELASQUEZ IS LIVE WITH DETAILS . DAVID SERNA NOT ONLY WANTED A MISTRIAL HE DIDN'T WANT THE STATE TO BE ABLE TO RE-TRY LEVI CHAVEZ UNDER DOUBLE JEOPARDY THIS ALL STEMMED FROM HIS EMERGENCY MOTION AND THIS HEARING TOOK ALL DAY HE SAYS THE STATE ...

• Albuquerque man accused of fatally stabbing a neighbor in dispute over barking dog

  ALBUQUERQUE - Authorities say an Albuquerque man is accused of fatally stabbing a neighbor in an apparent dispute over a barking dog.Albuquerque police say they have written an arrest warrant for 33-year-old Ricardo Villanueva-Cordova on suspicion of murder.The name of the man killed hasn't been released yet.Customers at the Valero Gas Station called 911 Tuesday morning after seeing a man ...

• Audit questions $6M in labor charges by New Mexico Environment Department

  SANTA FE - Federal auditors are recommending that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recover more than $6 million in grant funding from New Mexico.The EPA's Office of Inspector General says three bureaus within the New Mexico Environment Department did not always comply with federal requirements when it came to charging labor, fringe benefits and indirect costs to federal grants.The ...

• Polygraph ruling may stall murder trial

  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The trial of a man accused of killing an Albuquerque couple in 2005 Albuquerque was finally set to start Thursday. Now there could be another delay. Ronald Santiago allegedly shot John and Bernadette Ohlemacher in their Paradise Hills home in because they discovered he stole from them. The case has been tied up for years by challenges to the police search of Santiago's ...

• DA discusses double-murder case

  HIGHEST COURT TO MAKE A KEY DECISION IN A DOUBLE MURDER CASE.. THE D.A. IS SPEAKING FOR THE FIRST TIME. AT THE CENTER OF THE DEBATE-- A POLYGRAPH TEST TAKEN BY THE DAUGHTER OF THE MURDERED COUPLE. AND TONIGHT THE D-A- SAYS, IF THE LIE DETECTOR IS ALLOWED IN COURT, THE JURY MAY NOT FIND THE TRUTH. ACTION 7 NEWS ANCHOR TANYA MENDIS JOINS US LIVE FROM DOWNTOWN ALBUQUERQUE WITH THE DETAILS. THESE ...

• 20-year-old from NM missing in Chicago

  Family members of Austin Hudson-Lapore said he vanished last week during a powerful storm in the Chicago area. They are reviewing surveillance video from restaurants, bars and shops near Lake Michigan in hopes of catching a glimpse of him. Hudson-Lapore is an Albuquerque Academy graduate and is now a student at the University of Chicago. He's a third-year biochemistry major. He was last ...

• Barking dog may have led to stabbing death

  A fatal stabbing at an Albuquerque gas station may have started over a barking dog. Police say Ricardo Villanueva-Cordova stabbed a man several times Tuesday morning at the Valero gas station on 98th street near Central. Villanueva-Cordova and the victim were neighbors and had been fighting over his dog's barking. According to police, Villanueva-Cordova believed the victim ...

• 4 On Your Side looks at the man behind hammer attack

  It’s a case that makes you question the condition of mental health care in New Mexico. Clayton Senn has a long history of mental problems. He has been arrested for randomly attacking strangers in the past, one time stabbing a man near his groin. Last year, he somehow got stuck in the marsh in the bosque for three days in the cold, resulting in both feet being amputated. 4 On Your ...

• Man accused in hammer attack has criminal past

  THREE YEAR OLD WITH A HAMMER IN A GROCERY STORE.. DECIDES NOT TO FACE A JUDGE TODAY. CLAYTON SENN IS ACCUSED OF THE ATTACK AT THE SMITH'S ON MCMAHON AND GOLF COURSE YESTERDAY. AND TONIGHT, ACTION 7 NEWS ANCHOR TANYA MENDIS HAS LEARNED, THIS ISN'T HIS FIRST VIOLENT ENCOUNTER. SHE JOINS US LIVE FROM METRO COURT WITH DETAILS. CLAYTON SENN IS STILL LOCKED UP TONIGHT, BUT DECIDED TO HAVE ...

• Girl tells jury about her kidnapping

  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - An 8-year-old girl took the stand Tuesday to testify against the man accused of abducting her from a southwest Albuquerque mobile home park in August ...

• Late wife missed more than stolen rings

  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) - A Roswell man is searching for two rings with deep sentimental value stolen from his home. The first, his deceased wife's wedding ring; the second, a ring she gave him for their 30-year anniversary. Norman Melvin, 83, said he's not angry the rings are gone. He's disappointed he won't be able to follow through with his wife's wishes. "She would ...

• Police hunter turtles killer

  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) - Roswell police investigating a shocking case of animal cruelty are looking for whoever stabbed and beat a large turtle to death. Police were called to the 700 block of North Greenwood Friday for some suspicious subjects. When they got there they found six juveniles surrounding a mangled turtle. The kids said they found the 24-inch-long tortoise and were only trying to help ...

• Las Cruces electrician switched meters stole electricity police say

  LAS CRUCES - A Las Cruces electrician has been arrested and investigators suspect he switched meters at his residence, bilking a local utility company of more than $1,000 in electricity.Marcelino R. Sedillos, 26, of the 5300 block of Sierra Vista Drive, is charged with one count of falsely obtaining services, a fourth-degree felony, according to a Las Cruces Police Department release.On Friday ...

• Top cop cites health in stepping down

  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) - The police chief of Los Alamos is retiring as he deals with the aftermath of major health issues. Wayne Torpy told the Los Alamos Monitor that he will step down by the fall and will help find his replacement. Torpy suffered a stroke several months ago and then later underwent open-heart surgery. He did say the effects of his medical ordeal were the reason behind his ...

• Academy grad missing in Chicago

  CHICAGO (KRQE) - An Albuquerque Academy graduate now in his third year of college has disappeared during a storm in Chicago. Austin Hudson-Lapore was last seen by his roommate last week just before the powerful storm hit. He left without his wallet and phone. Volunteers, friends, and family are now out in full force searching for the University of Chicago student. A bloodhound, after taking a ...

• Trial underway for man accused in 2011 thwarted kidnapping attempt

  A trial is underway for a New Mexico man accused in a kidnapping that was thwarted by a witness who chased the alleged child snatcher's van down and rescued the 6-year-old ...

• Man accused of kidnapping girl having car rammed by mother enters not guilty plea

  A New Mexico man accused in a kidnapping that police say was interrupted when the 4-year-old girl's mother gave chase and rammed the suspect's car has pleaded not ...

• Suspect in hammer attack ducks court

  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The man accused of attacking a child with a hammer at an Albuquerque grocery store was skipped his first court appearance Tuesday. Instead Clayton Senn, 36, waived appearing at his arraignment on charges related to the attack ON MOnday afternoon. Senn is charged with aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm for the boy who was hit and two counts of aggravated ...

• Las Cruces man arrested on child porn charges

  LAS CRUCES - A Las Cruces man suspected of downloading more than 200 images of child pornography within the past nine months has been arrested. Michael Herber, 44, of the 2900 block of Lake Valley Avenue, is charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a child. A Las Cruces Police computer forensics expert learned through an automated software program that a computer in Herber's ...

• Accused kidnapper stopped by mom arraigned

  accused in a kidnapping that police say was interrupted when the 4-year-old girl's mother gave chase and rammed the suspect's car has pleaded not guilty. David Hernandez was arraigned Monday in New Mexico District Court in Albuquerque and ordered held on $100,000 cash bail. Police say Hernandez tried to kidnap the child in May outside of the St. Anthony's Plaza Apartments in ...

• Poll Congress approval rating just 16 percent

  According to a new national poll, just 16 percent of Americans approve of the way Congress is handling its job, with 83 percent of those questioned in a CNN/ORC International survey saying they disapprove. The poll was released ...

• Robotics camp at NMSU for kids 10 and older

  LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Engineering Resource Network, New Mexico State University College of Engineering, will host a beginning robotics camp July 10-12 in Las Cruces for students ages 10 and older.This three-day camp is an introduction to robotics using radio-controlled components and other supplies that you might find in your own garage. Campers will utilize the engineering design process ...

• 5 Isotopes suspended for brawling

  IN A BRAWL DURING SATURDAY'S GAME AGAINST MEMPHIS. TOPES OFFICIALS TELL USFIVE PLAYERS ARE SUSPENDED FOR 3 GAMES; WHILE THE PITCHER IS OUT FOR FIVE GAMES. THE PLAYERS WERE ALSO FINED, BUT SPECIFIC AMOUNTS WERE NOT ...

• Olive Garden shooting suspect behind bars

  accused of shooting three people outside an Albuquerque Olive Garden is now behind bars. William Clark, 24, faces several charges in connection to the shooting, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police say he shot three people outside of the restaurant on San Mateo near Academy earlier this month. All three survived. Investigators do not believe the shooting was ...

• Lawyers fight over evidence in Levi Chavez murder trial

  delay in the murder trial against a former Albuquerque police officer continues Tuesday after his attorney claimed key evidence was withheld from them. Tuesday's hearing will determine what evidence must be released from a fraud investigation and a wrongful death lawsuit against Levi Chavez. Prosecutors accuse Chavez ...

• Chrysler relents agrees to recall 2.7 million Jeeps

  Chrysler Group reversed course and agreed to a recall of 2.7 million Jeeps Tuesday, giving in to the government's request in the final hours before a ...

• Hearing underway in Levi Chavez case

  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A hearing, that brought the murder trial of Levi Chavez to a halt Tuesday, continues. Chavez is accused of killing his wife, Tera, in 2007 because she was allegedly about to report him for insurance fraud for staging the theft of his pick-up. Monday, the defense filed an emergency motion, claiming Tera's family lawyer held back evidence. Both sides also learned a ...

• Forest fire in Gila nears 25000 acres

  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The nearly 25,000-acre fire in the Gila National Forest is now New Mexico's largest active wildfire. It's only 5 percent contained. Officials are blaming dry conditions, low humidity and overnight winds for the Silver Fire growing. Firefighters are doing a good job however protecting the town of Kingston from the flames. An emergency response team is evaluating the ...

• Vigil held in protest of immigration reform

  As Congress debates the topic, some residents would like them to know they think it's cruel. "There's a lot of families that have been separated," said vigil organizer Jose Valdez. "A lot of unhappy familiesfor various reasonsdon't feel safe." Organizers said they want immigration reform, but from a faith perspective, and that events like this follow in ...

• Paragliders launch search for missing colt

  After seeing the startling images of horses lying dead in the Rio Puerco, Ed Poccia couldn't contain himself. "I was outraged, absolutely outraged. We fly in this valley all the time," Poccia said. He and the rest of the Route 66 Flyers, a local paragliding team, have gotten to know and love the family of wild horses. Now that they're dead, Poccia thinks a colt was left ...

• Polygraph test leads to murder case delay

  HIGHEST COURT WILL NOW MAKE A CRUCIAL DECISION ABOUT A DOUBLE MURDER CASE. AND IT ALL COMES DOWN TO A LIE DETECTOR TEST BY A KEY WITNESS-- THE VICTIMS' DAUGHTER. ACTION 7 NEWS REPORTER ALANA GRIMSTAD EXPLAINS IN A STORY YOU'LL SEE ONLY ON 7. THE BERNALILLO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY FILED THESE MOTIONS AT SUPREME COURT. SHE'S ASKING THE JUSTICES NOT TO ALLOW THE RESULTS OF A ...

• NW Books | Cult killings a Taos mystery ancient wars

  Books of Seattle-area interest: "Dead Silence" by Kimberly Derting, "Murdock Tackles Taos," by Robert J. Ray, "Sons of Zeus" by Noble Smith and "Darwin’s Doubt" by Stephen C. ...

• Reports 236 Oil Gas Sites in New Mexico Failed Inspections

  About 85 percent of 276 oil and gas well sites inspected in southeastern New Mexico over the past six weeks have failed to pass after-the-fact electrical safety inspections. Correction notices were issued to those sites that received a ';failed'; grade. None has been ordered to stop operations. The Albuquerque Journal reported that Gov. Susana Martinez’s office had called for ...

• News Headlines NM Style 61813

  ALBUQUERQUE(KASA) - KRQE News 13 Anchor Elizabeth Alvarez has the morning news ...

• Officials disclose thwarted terror plots

  Plots to bomb the New York subway system and the New York Stock Exchange were among more than 50 stopped by secret surveillance programs, the director of the National Security Agency and other officials disclosed ...

• Victim critical after gas station stabbing

  The stabbing victim is surgery and reported to be in critical condition, according to police. Action 7 News has a crew at the scene and will update this story as soon as more information is ...

• 1 stabbed at NW ABQ gas station

  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Emergency crews are responding to 98th and Central in reference to a stabbing at a Valero gas station. Few details are being released at this time. The victim was transported to the hospital and is in critical condition. Stay with KRQE News 13 for more ...

• Santa Fe gets hyped for movie stars press junket

  LIGHTS AND CAMERAS. HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES ARE COMING TO SANTA FE THIS WEEK. AND ONLY ACTION 7 NEWS WILL BE THERE TO BRING YOU UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL, WITH THE ACTORS AND CREW FROM THE MOVE "THE LONE RANGER." NEW TONIGHT, ACTION 7 NEWS REPORTER ALANA GRIMSTAD BRINGS US A PREVIEW OF WHAT'S TO COME. THE STREETS OF SANTA FE ARE GOING TO BE A LITTLE BUSIER THIS WEEKWe have one of ...

• Whipping overnight winds cause damage

  WE HAVE SOME NEW DAMAGE TO SHOW YOU, FROM THE NORTHEAST HEIGHTS. IT'S CAUSING SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES. ACTION 7 NEWS REPORTER ANGELA BRAUER IS LIVE ON LOUISIANA, NEAR MONTGOMERY. ANGELA WHAT ARE YOU FINDING IN THAT AREA? MARISA RIGHT NOW WE'RE AT AND YOU CAN SEE.THIS ALL BEGAN BEFORE MIDNIGHT LAST NIGHT, TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO WE GOT AS THE WIND STARTING WHIPPING ...

• Drought closes Conchas Lake campgrounds

  CONCHAS LAKE, N.M. (KRQE) - New Mexico has now closed the main campgrounds at what used to be one of the busiest recreation lakes in the state, because the water levels have dipped to levels not seen in 70 years. A community meeting was held Monday night near Tucumcari, where Conchas Lake businesses got the bad news. The area, like the rest of New Mexico, is in severe ...

• Man dies at Albuquerque Sunport

  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Officials say a man has died at the Albuquerque Sunport Tuesday morning. Just after 5 o'clock Tuesday morning, officials say a man waiting at an airport gate suffered an apparent heart attack. Emergency crews tried to save the man, but he later died. The identity of the man has not been ...

• Dog dispute led to murder cops say

  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Two neighbors' ongoing hostility over a barking dog apparently led to murder at an Albuquerque gas station Tuesday morning. Witnesses told police a man filling his car at the Valero station near 98th Street NW and Central Avenue around 8 a.m. when he attacked and repeatedly stabbed by another man. Michael S. Sanchez, 27, died later at UNM Hospital. Police say their ...

• Man dies in gas station stabbing

  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A stabbing at an Albuquerque gas station turned deadly Tuesday morning. It happened around 8 a.m. at the Valero gas station at 98th Street and Central Avenue. Detectives are at the scene investigating exactly what happened. They say they are reviewing surveillance video and interviewing witnesses. Police say ambulance crews did what they could, but it was just too ...

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