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04-07-2025
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VIDEO: Albuquerque police identify suspect in downtown shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Newly obtained video paints a picture of what led to the shooting of a security guard downtown, and it also shows how easy it was for police to find the suspects. Story continues below Crime: Albuquerque police: Child exploitation sting was a success Trending: Poll: What is the strangest town name in New Mexico? News: How could New Mexico schools be impacted by withholding of federal funds? Wildfire: Couple loses home to Trout Fire burning in the Gila National Forest Shortly after 1 a.m. on May 12, officers responded to a shots-fired call outside Downtown Distillery on Central Ave. and Fourth Street. Officer 1: 'He fell right over here, so there's that casing.' Officers found a security guard lying in the front door, with a gunshot wound. Officer 1: They came from upstairs, the actual incident, and all the fight was here, looks like they were a little when they were upstairs. Officer 1: Which one of you, which one of you has video? Witnesses told police a group of five, three men and two women, were arguing with the security guard before one of the men, later identified as 23-year-old Isaiah Webb, reached into his pocket and fired a single shot into the security guard's side. Witness 1: 'I just heard the pop, ran downstairs, and he was already on the ground.'Witness 2: 'It looked like fire was the only thing between him and the gun, the gun came out of nowhere though.' The security guard was transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital. Surveillance footage shows the group running away after the shooting, toward Fifth Street, but the suspect made a big mistake leaving something important behind. Officer 2: 'She said that there was a group of them, this is the credit card.' Officer 1: 'That's the credit card?' Webb never closed his tab at the bar, and the bartender knew exactly who he was. Bartender: 'He was wearing a Looney Tunes black t-shirt, worn down, not new.' The security guard survived the shooting. Webb pled not guilty to aggravated battery with a deadly weapon last month. He is behind bars until trial. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
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Judge rules UNM hospital in Rio Rancho violated union's rights
A judge has sided with a union representing workers at the University of New Mexico's Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho, finding the employer violated the union's legal right to bargain. Second Judicial District Court Judge Elaine Lujan's seven-page order issued Tuesday upheld an opinion from the Public Employee Labor Relations Board that the hospital "breached its statutory duty" by refusing to bargain with the United Health Professionals of New Mexico about a reduction in force after the union submitted a formal demand. It also faulted the hospital for failing to respond to requests for information about the reduction in force and implementing unilateral changes to working conditions for employees in the bargaining unit. The union framed Lujan's decision as a "significant legal victory" in a news release Wednesday. 'This ruling should shut the door on the hospital's campaign to avoid bargaining in good faith and silence its workers," Regina McGinnis, a physical therapist and president of United Health Professionals of New Mexico, said in the release. She added, "Its refusal to follow basic legal obligations under labor law is not only unethical but dangerous for workers and the patients they serve.' Chris Ramirez, a spokesperson for UNM Health System, wrote in an email to The New Mexican that the organization "respects the recent decision." "UNM Hospital is committed to working with its labor partners to ensure that it fulfills its mandate to the community by providing high-quality patient care," Ramirez wrote. "UNM Hospital looks forward to continuing this dialogue with its labor partners." The Public Employee Labor Relations Board ordered UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center to recognize and bargain with the union immediately on "wages, hours and all terms and conditions of employment." It also required the hospital halt all violations of the Public Employee Bargaining Act — which in New Mexico dictates the rights of unionized public employees, their employers and the state Public Employee Labor Relations Board — and post notice of its past violation for 30 days, with a promise of compliance in the future. United Health Professionals of New Mexico is currently reviewing the board's remedies to "determine whether the employer has complied or whether further legal action is required," the union said in the news release. However, McGinnis said she remains concerned about UNM Sandoval's compliance. "This is a public hospital, funded by public dollars, and there must be public accountability," McGinnis said. "Healthcare workers deserve more than empty apologies and legal delays. They deserve respect and a lawful seat at the table."
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
UNM Hospitals plans for new clinic in southwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A part of Albuquerque where health care is not easily accessible could be filling that need soon. UNM Hospital (UNMH) is hoping to secure millions in funding to open a new primary care clinic in the southwest area. It's a residential area that, according to a poll by UNMH, does not have good access to primary care. 'The data suggested that the southwest area of the city is the area with the greatest opportunity to build such a clinic,' said Mike Chicarelli, Chief Operating Officer for UNMH. The hospital is planning to build Sandia Vista Primary Care Clinic on 6.9 acres of land on the corner of Gibson and 98th Street in southwest Albuquerque. The facility would include 22 exam rooms and primarily serve non-emergency health services. 'This space is going to be unique in that we have radiology built into the clinic, we have a retail pharmacy that's built into the clinic, rehab services, so PT, OT, and possibly speech, and then a nice feature that we added is a community room,' said Chicarelli. Bernalillo County inmate dies at UNM Hospital Now, UNMH is closer to breaking ground. Their next step will be getting $19 million of funding to cover designs, construction, and equipment. 'The project is being funded from the Hospital Capital Renovation Fund, which comes from our hospital operating revenue,' said Chicarelli. Funding needs to be approved by the state board of finance. Once that's complete, UNMH said they expect construction to last a year and completion by fall of next year. For now, UNMH has put out a request for contractors to work on the project. 'We think that's important because we want to try to make a central hub where we have, you know, the care being delivered, again, in that community. We don't want people to need an X-ray and have to travel downtown to receive that X-ray,' said Chicarelli. The plans will be presented May 20 for final approval, and if approved, construction is expected to begin in July. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
