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Los Alamos Police Department To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols During Next Several Months

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LAPD will conduct DWI Operations over the next several months. Post file photo

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will conduct DWI Operations over the next several months.

Citizens can expect to see DWI roadblocks and saturation patrols to combat crimes related to driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, underage drinking, and open container violations.

Citizens can always report suspected drunk drivers by calling the Los Alamos County Emergency Communications Center at 505.662.8222. Read More

FBI: Zuni Man Sentenced For Abuse

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man was sentenced to ten years in prison for sexual abuse.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court records, Aug. 19, 2023, Stanton Hannaweeke, 63, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni, engaged in a nonconsensual sexual act with Jane Doe.

Hannaweeke pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse. Upon his release from prison, Hannaweeke will be subject to ten years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.

Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office, made Read More

New Mexico State Police Arrest Couple Following An OIS And Two Day Manhunt

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NMSP News:

Feb. 23, 2026, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau agents were requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving an NMSP Sergeant on US Highway 285, south of Vaughn in Guadalupe County, New Mexico.

Agents learned that the NMSP Sergeant conducted a traffic stop on a black Kia Sportage on US Highway 285 near mile marker 185 after learning the vehicle was reportedly stolen. 

During the stop, the female driver, identified as Makaela Johnson (26) exited the vehicle.  As the Sergeant was placing Johnson in handcuffs, the male passenger, identified as Jovan Martinez Read More

Driver Ends Up In Ditch Off Edge Of NM 4

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A driver alone in their vehicle somehow drove off the edge of N.M. 4 on Tuesday afternoon. The tip of the vehicle is visible here to the right of the tow truck, at the base of the tree. Los Alamos police said the driver sustained minor injuries and was transported (by Los Alamos Fire Department EMTs) to Los Alamos Medical Center. No citations were issued by Los Alamos police, which handled the scene until the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office arrived, because the location of the incident is in the SFSO jurisdiction. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

Traffic is backed up from Pajarito all the way past the Truck Read More

FBI: Woman Pleads Guilty To Meth Trafficking

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Las Cruces woman has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges after more than 40 grams of methamphetamine was recovered during a traffic stop. 

According to court documents, investigators with the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force and the Las Cruces/Dona Ana Metro Narcotics unit conducted a joint investigation into Ivory Hernandez, 43, for trafficking, drugs, stolen vehicles and firearms. May 7, 2025, investigators attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Hernandez’s vehicle between Anthony and Las Cruces, New Mexico. Hernandez initially slowed down Read More

Republican Party Of New Mexico Addresses Suspected Assassination Attempt This Morning At Mar-a-Lago  

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RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela

RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela released the following statement on the shooting and suspected assassination attempt on President Donald Trump this morning at his Mar-a-Lago home:

“The Republican Party of New Mexico is thankful for the heroes in our U.S. Secret Service and all law enforcement who keep our country, and our President safe,” Chairwoman Barela said. “Political violence, in all its forms, has no place here, and we are thankful whatever harm this person intended was stopped before anyone was hurt. Read More

New Mexico Democratic Party Headquarters Burglarized

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Damage at Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Headquarters Thursday in Albuquerque. Courtesy/DPNM

Scene of break-in damage at DPNM Headquarters early Thursday morning in Albuquerque. Courtesy/DPNM

DPNM News:

Around 5 a.m. Thursday, the Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Headquarters at 4013 Silver Ave. SE in Albuquerque was broken into and burglarized. Security footage from DPNM cameras and a nearby business showed that an individual smashed through the front door, entered the office, grabbed a handful of items, and then ran off.

Staff discovered the break-in upon showing up for Read More

FBI: Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms Charge For Opening Fire On Occupants Of Fleeing Vehicle

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man pleaded guilty to a federal firearms offense after pointing a handgun at occupants of a vehicle and opening fire as they attempted to flee.

According to court documents, on Aug. 1, 2025, Bryson Chee, 43, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, arrived at a residence in Shiprock as a passenger in a vehicle with two others. After exiting the vehicle, Chee retrieved a handgun, pointed it at the occupants, and began shooting as they attempted to drive away.

Chee pleaded guilty to using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Read More

LAPD: Search Warrant Yields Stolen Property, Explosive Devices Linked To Cases In Los Alamos County, Jemez Springs, Jemez Pueblo

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LAPD News:

On Feb. 19, 2026, officers with the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence in Jemez Springs connected to the Feb. 17 arrests of three burglary suspects.

The warrant is part of an ongoing investigation into multiple burglaries across Los Alamos County, including storage unit break-ins.

Working alongside the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Forest Service, and National Park Service Rangers, officers searched two vehicles, a recreational vehicle, and the residence. Investigators recovered approximately $10,000 Read More

FBI: Window Rock Man Charged With Assault

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Window Rock man is facing federal charges after allegedly stabbing another man.

According to court records, June 17, 2025, Jacoby Edo Begay, 20, an enrolled member of Navajo Nation, assaulted John Doe with a knife and the assault resulted in serious bodily injury to Doe.

Begay is federally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. If convicted, Begay faces up to 10 years in prison.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Read More