Two more murders this week, one in Westgate and another off east Central move the murder dial to 45 in Albuquerque.
This includes:
Two children killed by their drunk mothers on March 30, 2021.
Mark Padilla, killed on January 9, 2021 (APD has not released any other details).
Ruben Parra, killed on February 2, 2021 (APD has not released any other details).
Claude Trevino, killed on February 20, 2021 by APD officers after trying to stab officers.
Dominic Lueras, killed on March 19, 2021.
Neil Green, killed on March 27, 2021.
Juan Cordova killed on April 16, 2021 by APD officers in Ventana Ranch.
The crime and homicide rate in Albuquerque will be the driving force in this year's mayoral election. This election will be decided by one issue, crime.