Luján, Warren, Van Hollen, Colleagues Open New Investigation Into Secretary Of Defense’s Role In Dismantling Military’s Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails
U.S. SENATE News:
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and eight colleagues opened a new investigation into Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s role in weakening civilian harm prevention programs and the catastrophic civilian impacts of President Trump’s war in Iran.
“The high human toll of this war reflects the administration’s broader disregard for the strategic, legal, and moral imperative to minimize civilian harm,” wrote the lawmakers. “We call on the administration to immediately end the war in Iran Read More
Los Alamos Public Library Invites Community To Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25
LIBRARY News:
What brings you joy? Whether it’s diving into a new book, learning a skill, connecting with neighbors, or discovering something unexpected, Los Alamos Public Library invites the community to find their joy during National Library Week, April 19-25.
National Library Week celebrates the vital role libraries play in bringing people together, sparking imagination and supporting lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programs, libraries remain essential to building strong, thriving communities.
Mesa Public Library and the White Read More
FBI: Egyptian National Sentenced For Firearms Offense
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Egyptian national was sentenced to 18 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm after pointing a handgun at a victim at a Las Cruces gas station.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, on the morning of May 12, 2025, Moustafa Mahmoud Abdelnabi Salem, 29, a citizen and national of Egypt, threatened an individual at a gas station by pulling a handgun, chambering a round, and pointing it at the victim. After the incident, the victim flagged down an officer from the Las Cruces Police Department and reported the assault.
When the officer Read More
Pavement Preservation Project On US 285 To Start April 22
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE COUNTY — The New Mexico Department of Transportation District Five office will begin a nearly $6.3M pavement preservation project on US 285 between White Lakes and El Dorado on Wednesday, April 22.
This project, from milepost 270 to milepost 290.50 includes a novachip overlay on the existing asphalt, and re-striping of the roadway. A novachip overlay is a method in which an application of asphalt is applied over the existing surface. This process prolongs the lifespan of the road without full reconstruction.
Drivers can expect a single-lane closure with flagging operations Read More
Community Invited To 14th Annual ‘Around The World In White Rock’ At Piñon Elementary School May 5
LAPS News:
The public is invited to attend the14th annual Multicultural Festival, Around the World in White Rock, in the Piñon Elementary School gymnasium starting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 5.
Presented jointly by Chamisa Elementary and Piñon Elementary Schools, the festival features dance, music, games, crafts and food tastings.
According to co-coordinators Andrea Lynch, Chamisa Elementary School art teacher, and Stephanie Rittner, Piñon Elementary art teacher, there are already a number of cultures that will be represented at the event including Brazil, Chile, Korea, France, Read More
Gallup-McKinley Tradeport Leaders Convene To Accelerate Transformational Economic Initiative
From left, kneeling, Frank Chiapetti, David Dallago, Bobby Baca. From left, standing, Rick Murphy, Mark-Tami Hotta, Brandon Howe, Casey McElroy, John Peña, Anthony Dimas, Jr., Patty Lundstrom, Jak Bracken, Marc DePauli, Jeff Kiely, and Wilfred Noble. Courtesy photo
GALLUP News:
GALLUP — Representing one of the Gallup area’s most ambitious economic development efforts, 13 leaders from the recently formed Gallup-McKinley TradePort Authority convened for a strategic retreat March 29–April 1 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown. Board members and Technical Committee representatives Read More
FBI: Woman Sentenced For Assault On Motorcyclist
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Farmington woman was sentenced to five years of probation for intentionally causing a motorcyclist to crash following an argument
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records, Sept. 2, 2024, Tenille Quintawna Peshlakai, 33, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, argued with the victim at a gas station before driving away. Peshlakai then turned around, caught up to the victim, and swerved her vehicle to block his path. This forced the victim to lay down his motorcycle and crash into Peshlakai’s vehicle. Peshlakai fled the scene before law enforcement Read More
U.S. Marshals Task Force, NMSP Fugitive Apprehension Unit Arrest Fleeing Armed Fugitive
Courtesy/USMS
Courtesy/USMS
USDOJ News:
LAS CRUCES — On April 9, 2026, the U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico – Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team (USMS-SWIFT) and the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU) apprehended Jefferey Goebel, who was wanted on a Federal Probation Violation in the District of New Mexico. Goebel has a lengthy criminal history which includes a conviction for Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
On the afternoon of April 9, 2026, Goebel was located and apprehended on the 800 block of Foster Rd in Las Cruces, NM by USMS-SWIFT Read More
FBI: Pojoaque Man Sentence To 14 Years In Prison For Abusing Minor
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Pojoaque man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records, between December 2021 and February 2022, Alexander John Duran, 31, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Pojoaque, engaged in a sexual act with a child under the age of 12.
Duran subsequently pled guilty to abusive sexual contact. Upon his release from prison, Duran will be subject to five years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.
Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: April 19, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Department stocked a total of 18,775 rainbow trout weighing 8,165 pounds. Most of the stocking will now be in Northern New Mexico.
It looks like there will be one of the weakest spring runoffs in memory this year. The snowpack is already disappearing, and the weather has been unseasonably warm and dry. This is reflected in streamflow measurements.
Several lakes in Northeast New Mexico opened for fishing. Morphy Lake State Park, Clayton Lake State Park, Charette Lakes and Maxwell Lake 13 opened after being closed for the winter. Read More
