Remains Believed To Be Those of Missing Man

By Jeff Proctor Journal Staff Writer

After 48 hours of digging and a few miscalculations, police Thursday found what they believe are the remains of Michael Snyder at the bottom of a 6- to 8-foot-deep hole on what used to be the master mechanic's property in North Albuquerque Acres.

Detectives expect to make an arrest in the case in the ... [More >>]

Police this afternoon are digging up the floor of a garage at a North Albuquerque Acres home because they believe they will find the remains of a mechanic who has been missing since 2002. Police Chief Ray Schultz says investigators received a tip that Michael Snyder may be buried under the garage. Snyder had once lived in the home at 11600 Anaheim NE.

By Leslie Linthicum Journal Staff Writer

One day last week, in between the rancheras and community announcements on KDCE radio in Española, Matthew Rivera, owner of the Rivera Family Funeral Home, delivered the news of 81-year-old Eustaquio Montoya's passing.

The departed was preceded in death by Matias and Estefanita Montoya.

The same morning, Johnny DeVargas of DeVargas ... [More >>]