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FBI: Man Charged With Allegedly Posting Facebook Messages Threatening To Kill Governor, Law Enforcement Officers

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Daniel Mock, 33, of Albuquerque appeared today in federal court in Albuquerque for an initial appearance on a criminal complaint charging him with posting messages on Facebook threatening to kill New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and law enforcement officers, in violation of federal law.

The criminal complaint charges Mock with allegedly transmitting threatening communications in interstate or foreign commerce. According to the complaint, Mock allegedly posted threatening messages March 2 and March 13 to the governor’s Facebook page.

Mock is in custody

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New Mexico Courts Extend Fine & Fee Payments 30 Days

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NMSC News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court (NMSC) Wednesday issued an order extending the payment of fines and fees for 30 days to help financially struggling New Mexicans and reduce the number of people who appear in courthouses to resolve traffic and other cases.

“We understand New Mexicans are facing financial difficulties during this public health emergency and providing more time to pay fines and fees will offer temporary relief,” Chief Justice Judith K. Nakamura said. 

The Supreme Court’s order will add 30 days to the payment deadline imposed by a magistrate, metropolitan, district Read More

Los Alamos Magistrate Court Remains Open

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The Justice Center at 2500 Trinity Dr. Suite D. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Magistrate Court News:

Los Alamos Magistrate Court remains open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during the lunch hour Monday through Friday in the Justice Center at 2500 Trinity Dr. Suite D.

District Court clerks are available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, closing during the lunch hour.

DO NOT VISIT THE COURTS IF: You have recently had signs of respiratory infection, fever or cough, have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19, have traveled to a high risk country or another state experiencing widespread community transmission  Read More

New Mexico Public Defenders Call On State Supreme Court To Postpone All Trials, Allow Telephonic Hearings Amid Coronaviurs Outbreak

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Chief Public Defender Bennett Baur

LOPD News:

Confined populations, their attorneys need extra precautions

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) this afternoon asked the state’s Supreme Court to immediately postpone all trials across the state and allow all but the most essential hearings to be held telephonically in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

“This is a very difficult decision because all public defenders care deeply about safeguarding our clients’ rights to speedy determination of their cases, but in a health emergency like this one, Read More

New Mexico Courts To Remain Open But Steps Implemented To Minimize Health Risks From Coronavirus

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STATE NEWS:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court announced today measures by courts to minimize public health risks from coronavirus (COVID-19) for those who visit or work in courthouses.

Chief Justice Judith K. Nakamura said state courts – district, magistrate, metropolitan and appellate courts – will remain open for business to ensure courts fulfill their constitutional and statutory duties.

“The Judiciary’s responsibility to ensure constitutional protections are available to those who need  them has been especially important during difficult times Read More

Los Alamos Municipal Court Currently Staying Open

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Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen

Municipal Court News:

With the latest reports of closures within the State of New Mexico, Los Alamos Municipal Court is staying open unless directed differently by the New Mexico Supreme Court.

However, there are options for individuals who do not want to appear in public:

Teen Court

Teen Court is currently postponed while the New Mexico Schools are closed. The Court will notify all those currently scheduled for Teen Court to set a new date. Those who are completing Teen Court sanctions will get an extension to comply in connection with the school closure Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 28 To March 4, 2020

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

 

ISAAC EDWARD TRUJILLO

Feb. 28 at 11:49 p.m. / Police arrested Isaac Edward Trujillo, 38, of Ohkay Owingeh at 2500 Trinity Dr., on two outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions.

 

 

 

PATRICK JAMES GALLEGOS

March 1 at 3:51 p.m. / Police arrested Patrick James Gallegos, 39, of Española at 901 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court Warrant.

 

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Los Alamos Sheriff Announces New Registered Sex Offender

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Stephen Geisik

LAPD News:

Los Alamos County Sheriff Joe Granville is advising the community of a newly registered sex offender.

Stephen Geisik registered Monday with the local sheriff’s office. He was convicted in the First District Court of Los Alamos of one count of “Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor in the 2nd Degree”.

Stephen Geisik is residing at 850 Rim Road in Los Alamos.

For further information regarding registered convicted sex offenders, review the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office website. Read More

State Police To Conduct Proactive Operation In Española

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NMSP News:

ESPAÑOLA — Beginning today through March 20, the New Mexico State Police will conduct a proactive operation in Española to suppress crime in Española and the surrounding communities of Rio Arriba County, Chama and Taos.

Over the past months, New Mexico State Police have met with concerned citizens and business owners during such events as the Stronger Together event back in October of 2019 to identify and address the needs and concerns of the community.  

Twenty New Mexico State Police Officers will be assigned to this two-week operation, as well as additional State Police Investigations Read More

FBI: Mescalero Man Faces Federal Assault Charge

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FBI News:

Josea M. Kazhe, 19, of Mescalero on the Mescalero Apache Reservation has been charged in connection with an alleged assault with a chainsaw that occurred Dec. 24, 2019.

The FBI and U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs arrested Kazhe March 3 in Mescalero.

Kazhe is charged federally with assault resulting in serious bodily injury. He had an initial appearance Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Las Cruces.

The FBI and BIA are investigating.

Charges in criminal complaints are only accusations. The public is reminded that all defendants are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of Read More