Mysterious 1979 disappearance from Albuquerque, New Mexico: Cousins, Billy Sena and Mary Lou Sena
Billy Sena and Mary Lou Sena have been missing from Albuquerque, New Mexico (Bernalillo County), since September 22, 1979. They were cousins. Billy's photo above is age-progressed to 53 years, but he would be 58 now. Mary Lou's photo (below) is age-progressed to 51 years, and she would be 56 now. When Billy disappeared, he was a sixth grader at Truman Middle...
DWI Dismissal Scheme: No punishment yet, but top cop gets special deal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –They wreaked havoc on our justice system for decades. Promised to uphold the law and instead now admit to repeatedly breaking it. Two attorneys, a paralegal, and at least ten police officers confessed to federal investigators that they ran the DWI Dismissal Scheme for three decades. It’s been two years since the public […]
UNM-LA Hosts Another Successful ‘Favorite Lecture’ – This Time On The Federalist Papers
Dr. Brent Pickett, far left, joins his wife, Tina, and his brother, Brian for refreshments at SALA prior to his April 13 lecture. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com. [email protected]. The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) My Favorite Lecture Series April 13 event, which featured Brent Pickett, PhD, Dean of Instruction drew a...
Annual Earth Day New Mexico Festival kicks off in Albuquerque on April 26
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Sustainability meets celebration at the 3rd annual Earth Day New Mexico Festival happening on Sunday, April 26. Guests will get tips on lowering monthly bills, finding energy rebates, and making electricity more affordable. Organizers are also bringing back the clean car concourse to give an...
New Mexico lawmakers help push two major bills through to committee
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico’s three representatives in Congress pushed two major bills through to committee on Tuesday, the Albuquerque Indian School Act and the Downwinder Commemoration Act. The Albuquerque Indian School Act would transfer pieces of federal land that were historically part of the former Albuquerque Indian School. The 10 acres of land would […]
Report details fatal 528 accident
RIO RANCHO — An April 4 accident at NM 528 and Corrales Road that resulted in the death of one man and injured others was detailed in a report released by the Rio Rancho Police Department. Noah C De Baca, 25, of Albuquerque, was identified as the man who...
Former Santa Fe policeman successful in overturning RR city manager’s decision on his winemaking...
RIO RANCHO — A former Santa Fe deputy police chief recently convinced the Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Board to let him move forward with turning his winemaking hobby into a business. The board unanimously voted on April 14 to provide Matthew Champlin with a zoning statement to permit...
Woman arrested in Saturday shooting
RIO RANCHO — No one was injured in a Saturday shooting near the intersection of Loma Colorado Boulevard and Idalia Road, but a woman was arrested. Amy Lara, 29, of Rio Rancho, was arrested April 18 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of shooting at a dwelling or occupied building, two counts of negligent use of a deadly weapon, two counts of...
Albuquerque man faces federal charge for allegedly aiming laser at BCSO helicopter
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is facing a federal charge after allegedly aiming a laser pointer at a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter and hitting the cockpit more than 12 times. Jorge Pinon Armendariz, 47, reportedly aimed a green laser at the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Metro 1 helicopter while it was assisting ground […]
Award-winning Coda Bakery Closed for “Unsanitary Conditions” and “Infestation”
International District, Albuquerque — Foodies looking to scratch their bánh mì itch were surprised to find the iconic Coda Bakery suddenly closed over the weekend. Social media posts in foodie groups ran wild with speculation for the closure, but The Paper. has confirmed that the city red tagged the bakery on Sunday for “unsanitary conditions and signs of infestation.”

















