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Felons Want Voting Rights Restored

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Matthew Pettit lifts weights Friday at the gym at the Endorphin Power Company, a transitional housing community in Albuquerque for those homeless as a result of substance abuse. Gabriela Campos/Santa Fe New Mexican

Adam Griego performs diagnostics on a vehicle Thursday at Great Little Cars. Griego, a 50-year-old Santa Fean, is unable to vote after serving two years on a drug charge. Luis Sánchez Saturno/Santa Fe New Mexican

Adam Griego speaks with Justin Allen on Tuesday during a press conference at the Capitol to announce legislation to restore voting rights for felons. Luis Sánchez Read More

Traffic Alert: Central Avenue Closed Due To Vehicle Accident

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets crews have closed Central Avenue due to a traffic accident that knocked down a traffic signal.

The closure includes Knecht Street to 20th Street.

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic is being detoured to Trinity Drive and to Canyon Road at 4th or 6th Streets.

The intersection of Central Avenue at 15th Street is closed. The accident occurred in this vicinity.

The intersection of Iris Street and Central also is closed.

Vehicle traffic is urged to avoid the area if possible and if not, then to slow down in this location and watch for detour signs, crews Read More

FBI Offers Up To $2K Reward For Rose Tattoo Robber

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The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this suspect. Anyone who recognizes him should contact the FBI at 505.889.1300, or Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (505) 843-STOP. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI and Albuquerque Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Rose Tattoo Robber, who robbed Nusenda Credit Union, 8321 Palomas Ave. NE, Jan. 19, 2023 in Albuquerque.

At approximately 11:36 a.m., an unknown male walked into the credit union and gave a teller a demand note. The robber received an undisclosed Read More

State Police To Conduct Checkpoints & Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In February 2023

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NMSP 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 February 2023.

They are 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 Read More

LAPD: Battle Of The Badges To Benefit Special Olympics

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LAPD News:

This year our communities finest will suit up to play a charity event to benefit our local Special Olympic Athletes at the Los Alamos ice-rink. On Saturday Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Los Alamos Police Officers will battle Los Alamos Firefighters in a game of Broomball! What is Broomball? Broomball is like ice hockey but without skates, what could go wrong?

The event will be raising money through selling concessions, selling merchandise, taking donations, having a halftime raffle, and a silent auction. All proceeds will go to benefit Special Olympic Athletes. Volunteers will Read More

FBI: Taos Man Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping And Assault In Domestic Violence Case

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Richard Mascarenas pleaded guilty Jan. 13 to one count each of kidnapping, assault resulting in serious bodily injury, and assault of an intimate partner by strangling and suffocating.

Mascarenas, 37, of Taos Pueblo, and an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Taos, will remain in custody pending sentencing, which is scheduled for April 19, 2023.

According to the plea agreement and other court records, Mascarenas assaulted Jane Doe and held her against her will from April 17, Read More

FBI: El Paso Man Pleads Guilty To Operating Ponzi Scheme Disguised As Crypto Investment Firm … Facing 20 Years

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FBI News:

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man pleaded guilty in federal court last week to five counts of wire fraud.

According to court documents, Abner Tinoco, 27, operated a Ponzi scheme through his business by soliciting millions of dollars of investments from clients and claiming he would invest their money into funds dealing with cryptocurrency and foreign exchange markets.

Out of approximately $9 million worth of investments deposited into his business accounts, Tinoco spent more than half on personal expenses to include luxury cars, private jets, real estate and jewelry. Tinoco furthered Read More

FBI Recognizes New Mexico Department Of Public Safety Employees For Improving Crime Statistics Reporting

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FBI Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda of the Albuquerque FBI Division recognizes DPS Employees for improving Crime Statistics Reporting. Courtesy/FBI

DPS Employees recognized for improving Crime Statistics Reporting. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI has recognized six New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) employees for their efforts that significantly increased the number of law enforcement agencies in the state reporting into the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).

“The Department of Public Safety’s efforts will go a long way towards not only providing more Read More

Legislature: Bills Rolling In To Address Crime And Causes

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Kieffer Nymark does push-ups during the physical assessment test Jan. 16 at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. Legislators are weighing many get-tough measures to address crime in New Mexico, including funding to expanding police forces. Photo by Javier Gallegos/The Santa Fe New Mexican

By ROBERT NOTT,
NATHAN LEDERMAN
Santa Fe New Mexican

Lawmakers from both major parties are vowing to do something this year about the crime that worries and frightens New Mexicans.

Just one week into this year’s 60-day legislative session, more than 20 bills have been filed to crack down on crime, Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Highlights Investments For STEM, Albuquerque Police Department

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, center, met with Albuquerque Public Schools staff and students Tuesday to highlight Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) secured for New Mexico students. Courtesy/Luján

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján held a roundtable discussion with the Albuquerque Police Department and representatives from Mayor Tim Keller’s office, Bernalillo County Sheriff Department, and Bernalillo County Health Services to highlight $480,000 in funding secured for Smart Camera technologies that support law enforcement in Albuquerque. Courtesy/Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE Read More