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Did You Know?: The Albuquerque Roots of Crime Stoppers

Chris Albert

In July of 1976, when the investigation into the murder of Michael Carmen in Albuquerque, had effectively stalled, Detective Greg MacAleese collaborated with KOAT TV to produce and air a reenactment of the crime and offered a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators.

That innovative tactile very quickly resulted in information that lead to arrests and the solving of that crime, and others too. 

Shortly thereafter, with the support of MacAleese, the first chapter of Crime Stoppers was formed. By the mid 1980s, Crime Stoppers spread nationwide. 

The Albuquerque chapter of Crime Stoppers will be honoring the 50th Anniversary of the organization with a benefit dinner held on Oct 21at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque. 

Graphic flyer presenting details on the Crime Stoppers 50th Anniversary benefit dinner. Behind the text is a view of the Albuquerque downtown skyline.

Announcements
Erna Fergusson Library to close in September for renovations
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HNA Membership Drive
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Did You Know?: The Albuquerque Roots of Crime Stoppers
A logo for Crime Stoppers in Albuquerque in the form of a police badge with in gold and black, marking the 50th Anniversary of the group
Erna Fergusson Library to close in September for renovations
On a white background sit a collection of "L" shapes in different sizes in rust, turqoise, and lime green.
HNA Spring Meeting Recap
Three caucasian appearing women stand left to right in a school cafeteria cafeteria. The woman in the center has a microphone and is speaking to an audience that is not visible.
Teacher Appreciation Week at Hodgin Elementary
Cast over the sidewalk chalked "Happy Teacher Appreciation Week" is the shadow of the photographer giving a thumbs up.
Composting at McKinley Community Center!
Sara stands at the community food scraps bin, ready to dump her small bucket of food scraps into the big bin.
HNA April 2026 Neighborhood Cleanup
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Did You Know?: The Albuquerque Roots of Crime Stoppers
A logo for Crime Stoppers in Albuquerque in the form of a police badge with in gold and black, marking the 50th Anniversary of the group
Erna Fergusson Library to close in September for renovations
On a white background sit a collection of "L" shapes in different sizes in rust, turqoise, and lime green.
Hodgin Neighborhood Participating in National Night Out
A graphic detailing event for the Hodgin Night Out
APD Sponsoring Free VIN Etching
A graphic detailing an event to have your VIN etched on your car for free on July 25 from 8 am to 1 pm
HNA Membership Drive
A graphic with the phrase "Join Today!" at an angle rising from the lower left corner. Along the bottom of the image is "hodginneighborhood.org" with the Hodgin Association logo, a black circle with the letters HNA in it, above.
I-25 Construction Updates
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I-25-project-logo
Montgomery Southbound On-Ramp to I-25 Construction Begins
AI-Meeting in forest
HNA Annual Membership Meeting 2026
The text Aug 4, 2026, 7PM, Night Out appear in yellow, teal and violet respectively on a black background
National Night Out
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Albuquerque Folk Festival 2026
2-Prepping the cleanup
Hodgin Neighborhood Fall 2026 Cleanup
AI-Meeting in forest
HNA Board Meeting 2026-08-25