Teen Girl Allegedly Raped by Albuquerque Man

A 20-year-old Albuquerque man faces three felony charges after allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl from Santa Fe — a crime that unfolded after he picked her up near her home and drove her to his residence. Authorities say he initially lied about his age but later admitted he was 20. The girl, who told police she was forced, had been messaging him on Snapchat and reportedly left her phone and shoes at home before he picked her up. Cardenas Vente was pulled over with her in his truck, arraigned, and released under strict conditions — including no contact with the victim and a firearm ban — marking his first serious criminal encounter beyond minor traffic tickets. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ae9d160cf97fbd5c