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NM Supreme Court Disciplines Albuquerque Attorney

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NMSC News:
 
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Supreme Court Thursday affirmed the indefinite suspension of Albuquerque attorney Daniel M. Salazar, who was held in contempt by the justices last year for failing to comply with the Court’s initial disciplinary order.
 
“Rules matter. An attorney must conform his or her conduct to the requirements of the rules and orders of this Court,” the state’s highest court said in a unanimous written opinion by Justice Barbara J. Vigil. “The discipline we impose may salvage Salazar’s potential and ability to practice law. This period of suspension will
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District Attorney Marco Serna: Mesa Vista High School Teacher Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison

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Miguel G. Garcia
 
NMSP News:
 
TIERRA AMARILLA ― Monday, First Judicial District Attorney Marco Serna announced that Miguel G. Garcia, a former teacher at Mesa Vista High School, was sentenced to 18 years for raping a student between 2012-213.
 
A Rio Arriba jury found Garcia guilty in March on two counts of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor in the 4th degree and five counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor in the 4th Degree. The Office of District Attorney Marco Serna asked for the maximum sentence.
 
“Sexual violence against our children will never be tolerated,
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Santa Fe Workers File Lien To Recoup Nearly $116K In Stolen Wages Amid Restaurants Closure

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SUPU News:
 
SANTA FE ― Earlier this week, a group of workers filed a second lien in Santa Fe County against the owners of Shohko Café, a local Santa Fe restaurant that recently announced its closure, as part of a two-year fight to recoup nearly $116,000 in stolen wages, damages and other costs.
 
In February, a state judge in the First Judicial District Court ruled against the restaurant for violating the Santa Fe Living Wage Ordinance, New Mexico’s minimum wage laws and ordered the restaurant owners to pay workers approximately $60,000 in stolen wages and damages, following
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FBI: Murder Suspect Trudy Martin Arrested

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FBI News:
 
Trudy Martinez, 28, of Twin Lakes, N.M. on the Navajo Nation wanted by the FBI on a federal criminal complaint charging her with murder has been arrested.
 
FBI Special Agents arrested Martinez Thursday in Gallup.
 
Martinez was accused of fatally shooting another adult May 3 in Twin. She fled the scene with her own children, who are now safe with family.
 
Martinez also is charged with use of a firearm in a crime of violence and crimes occurring in Indian County.
 
The public is reminded that all suspects are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of
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Council Appoints Michael Redondo Probate Judge

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Applicants for the Los Alamos County Probate Judge position, Adelaide Jacobson, left, Michael Redondo and Lynn Finnegan answer questions from Council members during Tuesday night’s regular meeting in Council Chambers. After two rounds of votes, Redondo was appointed to fill the position. He takes over from Anne Nobile who resigns effective June 1. Redondo’s term will expire Dec. 31, 2022. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

U.S. Senators Udall And Heinrich Seek Applicants For Upcoming Vacancy On US District Court

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CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Honorable Judith C. Herrera announced Sept. 28, 2018 her intention to assume senior status after 15 years of distinguished service on the federal bench.

Judge Herrera’s announcement, effective July 1, 2019, will create a vacancy in Albuquerque for a U.S. District Judge for the District of New Mexico.

In accordance with their constitutional responsibility as senators to provide advice and consent with respect to federal appointments, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich will recommend to the president a short list of qualified Read More

Balderas Secures Default Judgement Against Out Of Compliance Charity In First-Of-Its-Kind Order

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Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced the default judgement against an out-of-state non-profit organization that was not complying with state law.
 
This judgement against the “For All Kids” Foundation is the first of its kind in New Mexico, and the first as part of a statewide charity compliance sweep being conducted by the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General.
 
“New Mexican families and consumer trust non-profits in our state to serve the benevolent purposes that they claim,” Balderas said.
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State Auditor Joins AG; NMSP In Special Probe Of Alleged Embezzlement By Torrance County Official

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STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Thursday morning, State Auditor Colón joined Attorney General Balderas and State Police Chief Johnson concerning the criminal investigation into former Torrance County Sheriff and current elected Torrance County Magistrate Judge Heath White for embezzlement and corruption.
 
Auditor Colón issued the following statement regarding the Office of the State Auditor’s special investigation on the matter:
 
“On April 29, the Office of the State Auditor put Torrance County on notice that we intend to do a full review to ensure all checks and balances
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Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 24 To April 30, 2019

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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.

NATHAN JACOB MARQUEZ

April 25 at 3:27 p.m. / Police arrested Nathan Jacob Marquez, 38, of Los Alamos at 2025 East Jemez Dr. and charged him with three counts of criminal sexual penetration of a child 13 to 18 years of age, six counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor under 13 years of age, three counts of aggravated assault against a household member, one count of contributing to the Read More