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FBI: Arizona Man Pleads Guilty To Abuse Of Child

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Phoenix man faces up to life in prison after admitting in federal court to sexually abusing a minor.

According to court records, in 2019, Jeremy Blueeyes, 26, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, engaged in sexual contact with a minor who had not yet attained the age of 12.

Blueeyes pleaded guilty to one count of abusive sexual contact of a minor. At sentencing, Blueeyes faces up to life in prison. Upon his release from prison, Blueeyes will be subject to not less than five years and up to life of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.

U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison Read More

Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty After Crash That Left Passenger With Life-Threatening Injuries

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man pleaded guilty to federal charges after a 2018 drunk driving crash seriously injured his passenger.

According to court records, Jan. 11, 2018, Philbert Mark, 46, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was driving on Navajo Route 13 while extremely intoxicated and consequently crashed his car. Mark’s passenger sustained permanent and life-threatening serious bodily injuries as a result of the crash.

Mark pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. At sentencing, Mark faces up to 10 years in prison. Upon his release from prison,  Read More

Los Alamos County Issues Email Scam Warning

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County officials are warning residents and vendors to be on alert after discovering a sophisticated phishing scam involving fraudulent emails that appeared to be from Los Alamos County.

A contractor working with the County recently received one such email, which falsely claimed an overdue balance and included instructions to submit payment via wire transfer. Although the message appeared legitimate, referencing real details about the contractor’s relationship with the County, it was determined to be fraudulent.

Officials emphasize that Los Alamos County will Read More

New Mexico State Police Involved In Shooting In Santa Fe

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NMSP News:

SANTA FE – On July 26, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving New Mexico State Police (NMSP).

Investigators learned that at approximately 1 p.m., the Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) was dispatched to 18A Reata Road for a welfare check. The calling party requested a welfare check on her daughter, who she believed was being physically assaulted by her boyfriend, Paul Gallegos, 38.

Upon arrival, SFPD officers made contact with the daughter, who exited a recreational vehicle (RV) on the property Read More

Shiprock Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Deadly DWI Crash

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Shiprock man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for causing a deadly drunk driving crash on the Navajo Nation reservation that resulted in two deaths and serious injuries.

According to court documents, on Dec. 1, 2023, Brian Gonnie, 45, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol on Highway 64 in Shiprock, New Mexico. He was traveling at approximately 86 mph in a 35-mph zone when he crossed into the oncoming lane and struck another vehicle head-on. The crash claimed the lives of Gonnie’s passenger and the Read More

FBI: Little Water Man Faces Up To 10 Years  For Assault

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Little Water man has been charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury following an incident in 2024.

According to court documents, on July 29, 2024, Anthony Sandoval, 40, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted the victim with a rifle, and the assault resulted in serious bodily injury.

Sandoval is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Sandoval will remain in third-party custody pending trial, which has not yet been Read More

Governor Addresses Friday’s Deadly Shooting At UNM

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From the Governor:

          • “We will not accept this as normal.” –Gov. Lujan Grisham

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham posted the following statement on Facebook following a shooting Friday at the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) main campus in Albuquerque, during which an 18-year-old shot and killed a 14-year-old and injured a 19-year-old.

“Today’s (Friday’s) deadly shooting at UNM is heartbreaking and I extend my deepest sympathies to the family of the individual who lost their life in this tragedy.

“I’m grateful for the swift response by UNM police, New Mexico State Police, and other first responders Read More

NMSP: 18-Year-Old Arrested In Shooting Death Of 14-Year-Old Boy On University Of New Mexico Campus

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NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate a shooting Friday, July 25, 2025, at Mesa Vista Hall on the University of New Mexico (UNM) Campus in Albuquerque.

At approximately 1:36 a.m., UNM PD officers responded to an alarm call at Mesa Vista Hall. Upon arrival, officers observed broken windows and suspected blood.

UNM PD officers later received a phone call from a woman who had a family member on campus who heard the gunshots.

UNM PD officers then received another phone call from UNMH that a 19-year-old male came in with a gunshot Read More

NMSP To Hold News Conference 8:15 PM On UNM Shooting

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NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is set to hold a news conference 8:15 p.m. today, July 25, to discuss the UNM shooting that occurred today and left one person dead and another injured. 

The news conference will be held at The Cellar, Hokona Hall, 2500 Campus Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque.

Check back for details of that news conference at www.ladailypost.com. Read More

FBI: Zuni Man Charged With Stabbing Victim In Abdomen

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Zuni man has been charged in federal court for allegedly stabbing another man without provocation, causing serious injuries.

According to court documents, on the night of June 16, 2025, Adrian Cheama, 36, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, allegedly approached the victim while he was walking with a friend along a residential street in Zuni, New Mexico.

Without provocation, Cheama stabbed the victim in the abdomen with a weapon described as either a circular metal pole or a knife, then walked away laughing. The victim sustained serious injuries as a result.

Multiple Read More