Farmington Trio Charged With Federal Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses
A table displaying several boxed firearms, stacks of cash, and small clear evidence bags. Courtesy photo
A table displaying several boxed firearms, stacks of cash, and small clear evidence bags. Courtesy photo
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Three people in Farmington are accused of participating in a drug trafficking organization after investigators seized cocaine, methamphetamine, firearms, ammunition and thousands of dollars in suspected drug proceeds.
According to court records, June 9, 2026, federal agents and members of the Region II Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at Read More
Governor Lujan Grisham Appoints Dylan O’Reilly To First Judicial District Court
Dylan O’Reilly
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Monday announced the appointment of Dylan O’Reilly to serve as a judge on the First Judicial District Court, filling a newly created judgeship established by the New Mexico Legislature.
O’Reilly’s appointment commences July 4, 2026. Under state law, his term runs until the next general election following his appointment, at which point he may stand for election to a full term.
O’Reilly has practiced law in New Mexico for 26 years. He is a shareholder and director at Miller Stratvert P.A., where Read More
FBI: Las Cruces Man Sentenced For Robbery
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Las Cruces man was sentence to 18 months in prison for stealing merchandise from a Lowe’s store and threatening an employee with a firearm when confronted.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, on Jan. 24, 2025, Saul Gonzalez, 36, stole several pairs of work gloves from a Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Las Cruces, New Mexico. After store employees confronted him about the unpaid merchandise, Gonzalez brandished a derringer-style firearm, causing an employee to fear for their safety. Gonzalez then left the store with the stolen Read More
County: When And How To Scare A Bear
Mama black bear with her cub. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
With bear activity in the community, residents should be aware of when and how to safely scare a bear.
YES — If the bear is anywhere it should not be: eating garbage, bird seed or pet food; near a vehicle, building, chicken coop or garden.
NO — If hazing the bear would chase it into people, dogs, a busy road or another unsafe situation.
NO — If the bear is in a natural area where bears belong.
NO — If the bear is running away or up a tree.
NO — If the bear is a cub. You could easily injure the cub and cause the mother to react defensively.
Safe Ways to Scare Read More
Rio Fire Daily Update: June 22, 2026
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New Mexico Fire Information News:
Acres: 184
Start Date: June 16, 2026
Location: Mesa De La Gallina, 3 miles northeast of Chicoma Mountain
Fuels: Oak, Ponderosa, and Locust.
Containment: 0%
Personnel: 172
Cause: Lightning
Highlights: The Navajo, Santa Fe, Sawtooth, and Texas Canyon Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHCs) assigned to the Rio Fire completed handline around the entire fire perimeter on Sunday. Aerial resources continued to support firefighters on the ground by conducting targeted water drops, reducing heat and increasing line integrity.
Operations: Firefighters Read More
