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County Addresses Vandalism At Rover & North Mesa Parks

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A urinal filled with mud and debris at Rover Park. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks Division reports several incidents of vandalism over the past two weeks at two county parks.

Damages include clogging urinals and toilets with mud and debris in the restroom facilities at the Rover and North Mesa parks.

The Parks Division takes these incidents seriously as it inconveniences both park-goers and taxpayers alike.

These repairs are expensive, they take crews away from other essential duties, and they diminish the quality of the community’s parks, Parks Superintendent Wendy Read More

New Mexico State Police Partner With 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office In Recovery Of Stolen Vehicles, Firearms

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NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — As part of its proactive operations, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) partnered with the 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office in the recovery of two stolen vehicles and three firearms.

Oct. 3, 2023, NMSP, in collaboration with the 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, conducted proactive operations resulting in the recovery of two stolen vehicles, and three firearms, one being stolen, in Albuquerque.

Albert Sedillo, 36, from Albuquerque was apprehended near Carlisle and Montgomery in a stolen vehicle following a brief foot pursuit.

He was charged with Read More

Rollover Accident Halts Traffic On N.M. 502 Near N.M. 4

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A vehicle flipped over at 9 a.m. today on N.M. 502 near the exit to White Rock. One person was transported to LAMC with injuries. The cause of the accident is under investidation. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com

Scene of vehicle flipped over at 9 a.m. today on N.M. 502 near the exit to White Rock. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

At 9 a.m. today, a rollover accident occurred on N.M. 502 near the N.M. 4 intersection. One person sustained injuries and has been transported by Los Alamos Fire Department EMTs to Los Alamos Medical Center.

The incident has prompted an immediate Read More

October Is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reports that domestic violence is prevalent in every community, including Los Alamos. One in three women and one in four men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.  Fortunately, there are options available to victims of abuse.

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior and coercive control by one person to gain and maintain power over another. It can occur between spouses, intimate partners, family members, and dating relationships, regardless of age, race, Read More

FBI: Shiprock Man Charged With Assault With A Dangerous Weapon Against A Minor

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office, announced that Darron Smith appeared in federal court on an indictment charging him with assault with a dangerous weapon against a minor and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.

Smith, 23, of Shiprock, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, will remain in custody pending a detention hearing set for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

According to court documents, Smith assaulted John Doe, an individual under Read More

New Mexico State Police Investigate Gunshot Damage To CYFD Building Wednesday In Albuquerque

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NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) were called to the Children Youth & Families Department (CYFD) building at around 9 a.m. Oct. 4, at 4501 Indian School Road NE for reported damage to the building.

Officers learned that when employees arrived that morning, they found one of the windows broken. Officers located a defect in the stucco ledge near the window and determined a bullet had struck the ledge and ricocheted into the window damaging the window and a set of blinds in the window.

The building was unoccupied at the time, and it is believed that the incident occurred Read More

FBI: Albuquerque Man Wanted On Federal Firearms Charges

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FBI News:

The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Leonard John Lucero of Albuquerque, who is wanted for allegedly being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.

In early January 2023, members of the FBI Violent Gang Task Force in Albuquerque executed search warrants on Lucero’s residence and four storage units rented by him.

During the search of Lucero’s residence, 15 firearms and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition were located and seized. At the storage units, 36 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition were recovered, Read More

FBI: Las Cruces Man Faces Up To 5 Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Threatening To Kill A Congresswoman

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, announced Sept. 28, 2023, that Michael David Fox pleaded guilty to interstate transmission of threatening communication.

Fox, 60, of Las Cruces, will remain on conditions pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.

According to court documents, May 18, 2023, Fox left a voicemail for the office of a congresswoman for the District of Texas, calling her a “tranny and a pedophile” Read More

UPDATE – Traffic Alert: Accident On Main Hill Road Prompts Lane Closure – Motorists Urged To Exercise Caution

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Update: Accident has been cleared and traffic is moving along smoothly.

Traffic Alert:

Los Alamos County has announced that a traffic accident on the Main Hill Road (N.M. 502) between the White Rock Y (N.M. 4 intersection) and the Totavi gas station has led to the closure of one eastbound lane, resulting in traffic delays. The incident occurred earlier today.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department is on scene, overseeing the situation and awaiting the arrival of a tow truck to clear the accident site.

The closure of one eastbound lane has necessitated a shift in traffic patterns, requiring Read More

State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In October 2023

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STATE News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during October 2023.

NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right Read More