RRPD arrest records: Aug. 9-15
Charles Dickerson, 34, of Albuquerque, was arrested for fraud at an unspecified address. Kenneth Benavidez, 40, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for aggravated DWI/DUI (refused testing), careless driving and speeding at an unspecified address. Tyler Lengstorf, 38, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for assault against a household
‘Long Island Medium’ Theresa Caputo brings message of faith, hope and peace to Albuquerque
For Theresa Caputo, communicating with the dead is not about predicting the future or telling people what they want to hear — it is about helping people find peace. “The souls of the departed give us what we need, not what we want,” Caputo said during a recent interview with the News-Bulletin ahead of her upcoming Albu
Relief Drive Underway as Frijoles Fire Grows Past 13,000 Acres
SANTA FE, N.M. — A community relief effort is underway to support residents affected by the Frijoles Fire, as firefighters continue working to contain the wildfire burning in northern New Mexico. Organizers are collecting bottled water, non-perishable food, clothing, hygiene items, diapers, and baby formula at the Rio
Ex-State Police Sergeant Accused of Rape Still Patrols Albuquerque Schools
A woman from Las Vegas, New Mexico, has received a $1.5 million settlement from the state after accusing a then-New Mexico State Police sergeant of raping her in February 2023 while he was on duty. The former officer, Kevin Keiner, was never convicted of a crime and now works as a patrol officer for Albuquerque Public
UNM Children’s Hospital welcomes superheroes to cheer on patients
University of New Mexico Children's Hospital said this was part of their Heroes for Heroes program.
100 days under his belt Rio Rancho Mayor talks plans for the future
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – One hundred days into the job, Rio Rancho Mayor Paul Wymer said he’s already checked some big items off his list. As one of New Mexico’s fastest-growing communities keeps expanding, the new mayor is also facing some familiar problems. It’s been over...
Air quality alert issued for parts of New Mexico
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued an Air Quality Alert as smoke from the Frijoles Fire is spreading Thursday in New Mexico.
Las Vegas woman receives $1.5M in state settlement over alleged police rape
Three years ago a Las Vegas woman called an on-duty New Mexico State Police officer she knew for help after an argument. Instead of helping her, she says he raped her.
Former New Mexico union treasurer faces prison time for embezzlement
A former New Mexico union treasurer faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling union funds.
Albuquerque road rage incident caught on video under investigation
Albuquerque police say, as of Wednesday night, they are still investigating an apparent road rage incident near the intersection of Wyoming Boulevard and Constitution Avenue.

















