Courts

Appeal Committee Hears Redmond Case Dec. 7

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Former LAPD Sgt. Jordan Redmond

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

A County Personnel Board Appeal Committee hearing on the termination of former Los Alamos Police Sgt. Jordan Redmond is set for 9 a.m. Monday in the Boards and Commissions Room #110 of the Municipal Building.

Redmond, 32, was arrested Oct. 8 and charged under the Governmental Conduct Act, section 10.16.4.1, Honoraria prohibited, for accepting money for conducting a public duty as a police officer. The GCA forbids public officers from accepting payment or gifts of over $100 in value for performing services Read More

Human Trafficker Sentenced To Additional 24 Years

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Convicted human trafficker Wallace G. Carson

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE – District Judge Stan Whitaker imposed an additional 24 years of incarceration Wednesday on convicted human trafficker Wallace G. Carson.

The Office of the Attorney General (AG) successfully investigated and prosecuted Carson’s case. The additional time was imposed under New Mexico’s “Habitual Offender Enhancement” laws. Judge Whitaker found that Carson was a “habitual offender” with two prior felony convictions from Texas. This finding requires Carson to serve an additional four Read More

AFTNM Calls Court Ruling ‘Victory For Educators’

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AFTNM President Stephanie Ly

ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFTNM) President Stephanie Ly and Albuquerque Teachers Federation President Ellen Bernstein released the following statement:

“Today’s ruling from Judge Thomson comes as welcome news for the thousands of educators across New Mexico who have been seeking relief from Governor Martinez and Secretary of Education Hannah Skandera’s test-and-punish ‘reforms.’

Albuquerque Teachers Federation President Ellen Bernstein

“Judge Thomson made the correct and important decision to halt the use of high-stakes Read More

NSA’s Bulk Metadata Collection Program Ends

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HSNW News:

The NSA on Sunday ended its controversial surveillance program, initiated by the George W. Bush administration in 2006, which collected the metadata of all communications in the United States.

The creation of the bulk collection program was the result of criticism by the 9/11 Commission, and many security experts, who argued that the information about the nineteen 9/11 terrorists was available, but that law enforcement and intelligence agencies lacked structure and procedure, which would have allowed them to “connect the dots.”

The collected data were then stored so Read More

Concern Erupts For Explosives Working Dogs

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Explosives working dogs are kept in this enclosure in the back yard of a residence on Rim Road where Animal Control issued the owner a citation for incessant barking. Courtesy photo

Jennis Pruett expresses concern to the Los Alamos County Council Tuesday evening about the living conditions and treatment of the explosives working dogs housed at a residence on Rim Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By JENNIS PRUETT
Los Alamos

There is great respect for dogs who work explosives. They perform an important function, and they do it with loyalty, and from my observations, enthusiasm. Read More

CYFD Cabinet Secretary, NM Supreme Court Chief Justice, NMJJAC Gathered Thursday In Los Alamos

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From left, NMJJAC Chair Sharon Stover, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, CYFD Cabinet Secretary Monique Jacobson  and New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Vigil in Council Chambers Thursday in the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
NMJJAC members gather Thursday morning in Council Chambers to discuss youth issues. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Staff Report

The Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (JJAC) met Thursday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos.

JJAC Chair Sharon Stover opened

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FBI: Davon Lymon, Alleged Shooter Of APD Officer, Charged With Violating Federal Firearms Laws

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FBI News:

  • Lymon Prosecuted as Part of “Worst of the Worst” Anti-Violence Initiative

ALBUQUERQUE—Friday morning the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) filed a criminal complaint charging Albuquerque resident Davon Lymon, 34, with a violation of the federal firearms laws.

The federal charge against Lymon was announced by U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez, Special Agent in Charge Thomas G. Atteberry of the Phoenix Field Division of ATF, Chief Gorden Eden, Jr., of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), Special Agent in Charge Carol K.O. Lee of the Albuquerque Division

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Secretary Of State Dianna Duran Has Resigned

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Former Secretary of State Dianna Duran spoke at a dinner in 2014 at the Los Alamos Research Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Secretary of State Dianna Duran resigned her post Thursday evening.

An email was sent out by the Democratic Party of New Mexico around 1 a.m. today saying “In light of Secretary Duran’s resignation on Thursday evening, the Office of the Secretary of State has cancelled the rule making hearings scheduled for the morning of Friday, October 23, 2015. As the governor is charged with appointing a Secretary of State, it is Read More

Drug Courts Receive $600,000 In New Funding

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Map of problem-solving courts across the state. Courtesy image

 

 

SANTA FE − Court programs that treat an offender’s addiction or mental illness are receiving $600,000 in new funding in the current fiscal year.

 

The money was appropriated by the Legislature to the Administrative Office of the Courts to be awarded to problem-solving courts, which include Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts, DWI Drug Courts, Family Dependency Courts and Mental Health Courts.

 

The money was distributed after a competitive grant process in which applications were submitted by Read More

Op-Ed: Mediation Week In New Mexico

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By EDWARD L. CHAVEZ, State Supreme Court Justice and Co-Chairman
Statewide Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission

The New Mexico Supreme Court declared the week of Oct. 11, 2015 as Mediation Week. If you or your business are in a lawsuit or know that soon you will be in a lawsuit, you may be concerned about the potential costs and time involved in resolving the dispute. If so, mediation in the courts is a less expensive and time-consuming option available to you. 

Mediation is a cooperative process in which a neutral person – a retired judge, a lawyer or anyone else trained as a mediator Read More