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FBI: Española Man Sentenced To Over 12 Years In Federal Prison For Armed Bank Robbery

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FBI News:

\ALBUQUERQUE — An Española man was sentenced to more than 154 months in federal prison for robbing an ATM technician at gunpoint.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court records, on January 15, 2022, Michael Cobb, 42, approached an ATM technician who was loading cash outside a Century Bank in Española, New Mexico. Cobb pointed a handgun at the technician and demanded the cash canisters. After the technician backed away, Cobb took the canisters, fired a round near the ATM, returned to grab two more canisters, and drove away.

Española Police used license plate Read More

FBI: Farmington Man Faces Federal Drug, Firearms Charges While On Supervised Release

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Farmington man is facing federal charges following the discovery of methamphetamine, firearms, and ammunition during a search of his residence while he was on supervised release for a prior federal firearms conviction.

According to court documents, on June 13, 2025, Stephen Dye, 43, was arrested after agents from the Region Two Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at his residence in Farmington, New Mexico. During the search, agents seized approximately 177 grams of methamphetamine, suspected fentanyl pills, digital scales, packaging materials, Read More

Los Alamos Police Department Gains Two New Officers

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The Los Alamos Police Department added two new officers to its roster today in a ceremony held in the Los Alamos Magistrate Court. The new officers are Cpl. Peter Rogahn, left, and Cpl. Jake Thomason. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Cpl. Peter Rogahn is sworn in by the Honorable Judge Catherine Taylor today in Magistrate Court. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

His wife Amanda and son Tyrus were given the honor of pinning the new badge on Cpl. Peter Rogahn’s uniform today in Magistrate Court. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Jake Thomason is being sworn in by the Honorable Catherine Read More

FBI: Santa Fe Man Sentenced 10 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A previously convicted felon was sentenced to 120 months in prison for possessing and distributing heroin and methamphetamine while illegally possessing firearms.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court records, the early morning hours of July 8, 2020, officers from the Española Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a suspicious vehicle parked outside a residence. Officers found Antonio Quintana-Pena, 40, unconscious behind the wheel of a gray Nissan. In his lap was a silver and black box containing a baseball-sized bundle of Read More

FBI: Dulce Man Charged With Shooting Minor During Argument Inside A Vehicle

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Dulce man has been charged in federal court for allegedly shooting a minor during an argument inside a vehicle.

According to court documents, on July 21, 2025, the minor victim was in a vehicle with another person when they picked up Leandrew Cody Velarde, 21, an enrolled member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, who appeared intoxicated. During a subsequent argument, a gun discharged, striking the victim in the buttocks. When the victim attempted to call 911, Velarde reportedly threw their phone and fled the scene.

The victim was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment.

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Governor Announces Appointment Of Kristopher Houghton To New Mexico Court Of Appeals

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of Kristopher Nicolas Houghton to the New Mexico Court of Appeals, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Kristina Bogardus.

The appointment begins Aug. 16 and will last until the next general election, one year after his appointment, as provided by law. 

Houghton, of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, currently serves as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico. He previously served as Chief of the Criminal Division from July 2022 Read More

New Mexico State Police Conduct Narcotics Operation Arresting Six In Roosevelt And Curry Counties

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NMSP News:

ROOSEVELT & CURRY COUNTIES — From April through July 2025, the New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB) conducted a long-term operation in District 9 targeting individuals involved in drug trafficking. The goal of the operation was to identify, infiltrate, and apprehend suspected narcotics traffickers operating in the region.

Through extensive efforts, CSB Narcotics Agents conducted numerous controlled purchases of illegal drugs, resulting in multiple arrests and search warrants. These efforts resulted in the arrest of several individuals for various Read More

FBI: Hogback, New Mexico Man Faces Up To 10 Years In Prison After Violent Altercation Leaves Woman Injured

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Hogback (near Gallup) man is facing federal charges after an argument escalated into violence in front of multiple witnesses.

According to court documents, on June 19, 2025, Renaldo Descheny, 43, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted Jane Doe by strangling her and striking her in the face with a firearm. The assault resulted in a laceration requiring hospital treatment.

During the altercation, Descheny also pointed the firearm at multiple individuals and discharged the weapon several times, including firing towards the vehicle as the victims attempted Read More

LAPD: Charges Dismissed And Refiled Against Nadia Lopez

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LAPD News:

On July 31, 2025, the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) dismissed, without prejudice, all charges against defendant Nadia Lopez in Los Alamos Magistrate Court. (Speeding, careless driving and failure to maintain a traffic lane in the 2024 crash that killed Charlie McMillan).

The charges have since been refiled in Los Alamos Municipal Court.

This procedural decision was made to enable the department to have consistent legal representation throughout the judicial process. Read More

FBI: Santa Fe Woman Charged With Drug Distribution Resulting In Death Faces 20 Years Up To Life In Prison

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Santa Fe woman has been charged by federal authorities in connection with a drug distribution case that resulted in a fatality.

According to court documents, on Oct. 6, 2023, Aimee Lamar, 34, distributed a mixture containing fentanyl and methamphetamine to an individual who died as a result of using the substance.

Lamar is charged with one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and one count of distribution of methamphetamine resulting in death and will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled.

If convicted of the Read More