Author: Edward Campbell

Inside Albuquerque’s Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Indian Pueblo Kitchen offers diners something that goes beyond a typical restaurant meal: an introduction to Pueblo food traditions through dishes built around ingredients such as blue corn, red and green chile, fresh produce, homemade breads and savory sauces. The restaurant is part of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, a Pueblo-owned cultural destination that serves as a gateway to New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos. The kitchen is described by the cultural center as both a restaurant and teaching kitchen, with its food program focused on Indigenous foodways, education and culinary exploration. A Restaurant Connected to…

SANTA FE, N.M. — A black bear spent Monday high in a tree at Fort Marcy Park, drawing attention from local officials as preparations continue for Santa Fe’s annual Burning of Zozobra. The bear was spotted in the park Monday morning, where officers and animal services personnel responded and began monitoring the situation. The animal remained in the tree through Monday afternoon. Wildlife officials were notified and were also monitoring the bear. Authorities decided against using a tranquilizer because the bear was high enough in the tree that a fall could pose a serious risk. For now, officials are allowing…

A 66-year-old man in Circle, Alaska, has been charged with first-degree murder after another man was fatally shot at his home during an evening when the two had been drinking, according to Alaska State Troopers and court documents. Troopers received a report of a homicide in Circle at about 8 p.m. on Aug. 28. Investigators with the Alaska Bureau of Investigation and the Fairbanks Rural Unit responded to the remote community to investigate the death. Authorities identified the suspect as Walter V. John. The victim was 55-year-old Raymond Nathaniel, who died at the scene after being shot in the abdomen…

A 13-year-old boy from Spirit Lake died after he was reported missing while swimming across the Spokane River in Post Falls on Saturday, Aug. 29. Nicklas Reid Beckstead was swimming near Ironhorse Circle when he went missing, according to information released following the incident. Emergency crews responded, and members of a dive team later located him in the river. Nicklas was taken to Kootenai Health for medical treatment, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. His family is now grieving the loss of a child they described as deeply loved and remembered for his kindness. “Nicklas was so loved,” the family said…

Two people have been arrested after authorities removed 15 animals from a Seward County property where deputies said they found dogs, kittens and a cat living in severely unsanitary conditions. The investigation began Aug. 15 after a Seward County sheriff’s deputy received information about animals being kept in poor conditions at a property in Tamora. When the deputy arrived, several dogs were reportedly tied with cables and ropes and were walking through their own feces and urine. Court documents state that the animals did not have access to drinkable water. Temperatures at the property were around 80 degrees, with a…

A routine Sunday morning swim in Lake Tahoe turned into a violent wildlife encounter for a Reno woman after a river otter attacked her near Hidden Beach. Lynnette Bellin, an experienced open-water swimmer and swim instructor, was swimming along the lake’s east shore between Hidden Beach and Incline Village on Aug. 30 when something suddenly grabbed her leg and pulled her underwater. At first, Bellin thought another person had grabbed her because of the force of the attack. She soon realized she was dealing with a river otter. The animal continued biting and scratching as Bellin tried to get away.…

A North Adams man has been charged after a pickup truck lost control on Marshall Street and crashed into two businesses late Thursday night, leaving both storefronts closed while repairs are assessed. A black Chevrolet Silverado crashed into Brewsters and Tres Ninos Taqueria at about 9:57 p.m. on August 27, according to information released after the crash. Police identified the driver as John Miner, who is in his 40s. He faces charges of negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a marked-lanes violation. Investigators said Miner had turned from St. Anthony’s Drive onto Marshall Street and was traveling south when…

MOFFAT, Texas — A 35-year-old woman is facing three felony charges after authorities say an elderly couple was attacked inside their Moffat home and a mattress was later set on fire during the Aug. 24 incident. Michelle Elizabeth Puehler is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of arson. She remains in the Bell County Jail, where records show she is being held on a combined $525,000 bond. The incident happened in the 5400 block of Quail Hollow Drive, where deputies and emergency crews were called shortly before 3:40 p.m. following reports of…

A 16-year-old Valley High School student has died nearly a week after she was shot while waiting near a Jefferson County Public Schools bus stop in Louisville. Dannady Greene was shot on the morning of Aug. 25 near Beech Street and Wyandotte Avenue in the Park DuValle neighborhood. She was taken to UofL Hospital in critical condition and died at 5:37 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Her death has been ruled a homicide. Greene was waiting near the bus stop when the shooting occurred at about 8 a.m. Police said a vehicle pulled up…

A Humboldt, Tennessee, mother is facing first-degree murder and firearm charges after police say her 2-year-old daughter was fatally shot last week. Ephreana Brady was taken into custody after officers responded Aug. 27 to a home on Campbell Street following a report of an unresponsive child who was bleeding. When officers arrived, they found Brady on the front porch holding her daughter, who had suffered a gunshot wound. Police said Brady was also holding a handgun to her own head. Officers were able to take the firearm from her and remove the child from the scene. The girl was transported…