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Local Officials Express Gratitude For Community

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By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

A sense of gratitude comes to mind on this Thanksgiving Eve 2025. When local leaders model gratitude, it sets a positive tone for the entire community, encouraging others to act with appreciation.

Research shows that gratitude has measurable benefits for both mental and physical health, which benefits the community as a whole. Gratitude also fosters stronger relationships, encourages public involvement, and promotes a more positive and resilient community.

Because practicing and promoting gratitude can help community Read More

Los Alamos High School Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit Class Conducts Interviews At Justice Center

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Los Alamos High School students from English Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class interview the Honorable Los Alamos County Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen in her office recently at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos High School students from English Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class interview the Honorable Los Alamos County Magistrate Court Judge Catherine E. Taylor in her courtroom recently at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos High School students from English Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit Read More

Albuquerque FBI Division Announces 2026 Citizen’s Academy, Nominations Due Dec. 19

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FBI News:

Have you ever wondered how the FBI solves a case? Want to hear about the work agents, analysts, and FBI staff are doing across New Mexico? Special Agent in Charge of the Albuquerque Division, Justin A. Garris, welcomes business, civic, and faith-based community leaders to apply for FBI Albuquerque’s Citizens Academy program, where we will give participants a first-hand look into life at the FBI.

“The FBI’s Citizens Academy provides an incredible opportunity for members of the community to better understand the day-to-day work of the FBI and partner with us in keeping New Mexico Read More

FBI: Wanted Justin Aguino For Pretrial Release Violation

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FBI News:

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Justin Aguino.

On Feb. 26, 2020, Justin Aguino allegedly used his position as an officer with the Ohkay Owingeh Police Department in New Mexico, to impede a federal grand jury investigation by disclosing information about an ongoing investigation being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and the Drug Enforcement Administration to an individual outside of the investigation.

Then, on May 24, 2022, while working for the Pojoaque Police Department in New Mexico, Aguino was confronted by Read More

FBI Offers Up To $2,000 Reward For Information Regarding Bank Robbery On Albuquerque’s West Side

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The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department seek the public’s help to identify this man who robbed the Bank of America at 2601 Coors Blvd. NW, at approximately 4:10 p.m. Nov. 20 in Albuquerque. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who robbed the Bank of America at 2601 Coors Blvd NW, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.

Suspect description:

  • Race: Hispanic or White
  • Height: approximately 5’6”
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Clothing: Black beanie hat, a dark colored plaid long-sleeve shirt, a black and white polka dot/striped
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FBI Continues To Dedicate Resources To Address Violent Crime In Indian Country Through ‘Operation Not Forgotten’

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FBI News:’

In 2023, Operation Not Forgotten began as an FBI initiative to surge investigative, intelligence, and victim service support to Indian Country offices to assist with unresolved violent crime cases, with a priority placed on cases involving violence against women and children.

Along with the FBI’s broader violent crime mission, Operation Not Forgotten emphasizes the FBI’s continued dedication to addressing violence impacting Indian country, including missing or murdered indigenous persons (MMIP).

The FBI is committed to maintaining close collaboration with our Read More

FBI: Fruitland Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal DUI Crash

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Fruitland man pleaded guilty to a federal crime after a fatal car crash involving drugs that resulted in the death of a baby.

According to court documents, April 3, 2024, Dewayne Earl Blackie, 37, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was driving on a two-lane highway near Shiprock, New Mexico, when he collided with two other cars that were pulled over on the right-hand side of the road. A 16-month-old child was ejected from his vehicle. The child died from blunt-force injuries. After the wreck, methamphetamines and marijuana were found in Blackie’s system.

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NMDPS Hosts Missing Persons, Community Resource Day

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DPS Deputy Cabinet Secretary Sylvia Serna. Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

DPS News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) brought together law enforcement officers and families of missing persons for two days of training and support services in November.

Friday, Nov. 21, officers from across New Mexico attended eight hours of missing persons training at the Law Enforcement Academy. The New Mexico Missing Persons Clearinghouse, U.S. Marshals, FBI, and New Mexico State Police led sessions on evidence collection, interviews, interagency collaboration, and alert activation Read More

Casamero Lake Woman Pleads Guilty To Involuntary Manslaughter In Fatal Hit-And-Run

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Casamero Lake woman pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter after striking and killing a pedestrian on a dirt road while driving drunk.

According to court documents, on or about Aug. 6, 2024, Debbie Rojack, 45, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, hit and killed John Doe on a dirt road after drinking a 6-pack of beer the day of the incident. John Doe’s body was found on the side of the road four days later. The cause of death is listed as blunt force trauma. Investigators located car parts in the area of John Doe’s body which later came back to a vehicle owned by Rojack. Read More

FBI: Gallup Man Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Gallup man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly killing another person while driving recklessly.

According to court documents, Aug. 11, 2024, Justin Othermedicine, 22, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, killed John Doe while operating a motor vehicle with reckless disregard for life.

Othermedicine is charged with involuntary manslaughter and will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled. If convicted, Othermedicine faces up to eight years in prison.

Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison made the announcement Read More