BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in far west Albuquerque late on Monday, Aug. 11. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that her death is being investigated as a homicide on Thursday, Aug. 14.
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Deputies were dispatched to the area of 12232 High Mesa Drive Northwest near the Water Authority Tower at 11:51 p.m. that Monday. Upon arriving, deputies spoke to the reporting party. They found an unresponsive woman on the side of a dirt arroyo. She was declared dead on the scene, and later identified by the Office of the Medical Investigator as Bianca Ruiz, 36.
Detectives are investigating the case as a homicide due to injuries and evidence found at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Carroll at (505) 263-5617, or email her at [email protected]. To remain anonymous, text BCSO at 847411…