Public Safety

Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland Holds Roundtable With Southern New Mexico Law Enforcement Officials

Deb Haaland

From the Deb Haaland for Governor Campaign:

          • “Event is part of Haaland’s commitment to addressing public safety, fentanyl crisis, and officer recruitment.”

LAS CRUCES – Deb Haaland, candidate for governor, hosted a round table on Dec. 17 with police chiefs, police lieutenants, marshals, and sheriffs from across southern New Mexico.

Haaland knows that New Mexicans don’t feel safe — and that needs to change. She was briefed by officials on managing staffing shortages and resources, drug trafficking, repeat offenders, and juvenile crime. She outlined key solutions including Read More

Camp May Road Work Updated Due To Lack Of Snow

COUNTY News:

With high hopes for a snowy ski season at Pajarito Mountain, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) previously shortened closures on Camp May Road during the holidays. Unfortunately, the mountain is still too dry for skiing, and as such, the road closure schedule is being adjusted again to take advantage of the favorable weather conditions for construction.

Camp May Road and Camp May will be closed through 5 p.m. Wednesday this week. They will be open Thursday through Sunday. Starting Monday, Jan. 5, Camp May Road will be closed Monday through Thursday for two more weeks Read More

Opportunities To Give During Blood Donor Month In January

The Vitalant mobile donation unit is often parked at Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

If you’re looking for a way to give back to the community in 2026, how about becoming a blood donor?

Vitalant is the community hub that coordinates a variety of blood drives throughout Los Alamos and White Rock. You can find them at the senior centers, churches, the teen center and occasionally on their mobile unit in either town.

January is National Blood Donor Month and celebrated to honor blood donors and raise awareness about the critical  Read More

District Judge Shannon Broderick Bulman Retiring

District Court Judge Shannon Broderick Bulman

NMSC News:

SANTA FE — First Judicial District Court Judge Shannon Broderick Bulman retires Jan.1 after serving six years on the bench.

“It has been my privilege and honor to serve the people of the First Judicial District,” Judge Bulman said. “I have strived to fairly and impartially resolve cases based on the evidence and the law, and considering the best interests of children, families and other individuals involved.”

“Judge Bulman will be greatly missed,” Chief Judge Bryan Biedscheid said. “She brought a compassionate approach to helping Read More

NMDWS: Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing $160,000 In New Mexico Pandemic Benefits

NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Texas man pleaded guilty last week to stealing more than $160,000 in federal unemployment relief funds issued by New Mexico during the pandemic.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the guilty plea by Marc Long — the result of continued work by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) to prosecute pandemic-era fraud.

The case underscores the NMDWS’ continued commitment to identifying, investigating, and prosecuting fraud involving unemployment benefit programs.

“The guilty plea in the Marc Long case sends a clear message: New Mexico has Read More

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