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FBI: Silver City Felon Charged With Armed Robbery & Carjacking Faces Up To 27 Years In Prison

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Silver City man is facing federal charges after a series of increasingly violent incidents involving firearms, robbery, and carjacking, all while prohibited from possessing a gun due to a prior felony conviction.

According to court documents, on June 25, 2024, Silver City police officers responded to a residence following reports that Dominic Carbajal, 25, was possibly armed. Carbajal was detained and during a subsequent search, officers found a loaded magazine in Carbajal’s pocket and recovered a stolen pistol loaded with a 32-round magazine. Carbajal reportedly Read More

FBI: Sanostee Woman Charged For 2022 Assault

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Sanostee woman is facing multiple federal charges after allegedly using a rifle to seriously injure one individual and threaten another during an Aug. 2022 incident.

According to court documents, on Aug. 20, 2022, Leticia Washburn, 41, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 with a rifle, causing serious bodily injury to John Doe 1.

Washburn is charged with two counts each of assault with a dangerous weapon and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence and one count of assault resulting in serious bodily Read More

FBI-Homeland Security Create Regional Task Force

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FBI News:

HOUSTON — The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston Field Office and FBI Houston announced the establishment of a regional Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) on July 17 to combat emerging threats from transnational criminal organizations in Southeast Texas.

The task force was created as a regional component to the national Homeland Security Task Force established by the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice pursuant to an Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump on January 29, 2025, to protect Read More

FBI: $4.9 Million Secured For Ayudando Guardians Fraud Scheme Victims Through Settlement, Asset Forfeiture

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico announced Friday the recovery of $4.9 million for victims of the Ayudando Guardians fraud scheme. The U.S. Department of Justice has retained a third-party administrator to assist with disbursing the funds to victims of the decade-long embezzlement scheme that exploited vulnerable individuals under guardianship.

The U.S. Marshals Service demanded coverage from Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (Travelers) under a “Wrap + Crime” policy for the losses sustained due to the criminal acts of Read More

FBI: Shiprock Man Gets 48 Months For Violent Knife Attack

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man was sentenced to 48 months in prison for attacking his ex-girlfriend with a knife, causing serious injuries.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court records, on Nov. 2, 2024, Jane Doe, and her sister were stopped at a road construction zone when her ex-boyfriend, Tyrell Lee Johnson, 29, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, approached their vehicle. Johnson physically attacked Jane Doe, striking her head, stabbing her abdomen with a knife, and striking her with his vehicle as he fled the scene. Jane Doe sustained injuries, including Read More

NMSP Arrest Homicide Suspect In Ranchos De Taos

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NMSP News:

RANCHO DE TAOS – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was called on July 16, 2025, to investigate a homicide at 236 Espinoza Road in Ranchos De Taos.

Agents learned that at approximately 2:20 p.m., the Taos County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 236 Espinoza Road for a shots-fired call. Upon arrival, deputies observed the victim, Antonio Gomez, 45, lying on the ground, unresponsive, outside the residence with at least one apparent gunshot wound. A female was also on scene and sustained what appeared to be a gunshot wound to her arm.
Officers began life-saving measures
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McQuiston: What Exactly Is Road Rage?

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Road rage isn’t just getting mad behind the wheel. It refers to aggressive driving that escalates into intentional actions — brake-checking, tailgating, shouting, blocking other cars, or even causing a collision on purpose.

When things go from annoying to aggressive, insurance companies treat it very differently than a typical fender bender.

How Road Rage Impacts Your Insurance

Here’s where it gets serious:

If you’re found to have intentionally caused an accident — even in a heated moment — your insurance may not Read More

Responders On Scene At Gas Leak In Tsikumu Village

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Los Alamos County Police, Fire, and Utilities crews are responding to the scene of a gas leak this afternoon in Tsikumu Village on North Mesa. Once the leak has been repaired, residents and visitors will be allowed back into the neighborhood. Páya Pavlíková/ladailypost.com

Another view of Los Alamos County Police, Fire, and Utilities crews responding to the scene of a gas leak this afternoon in Tsikumu Village on North Mesa. Once the leak has been repaired, residents and visitors will be allowed back into the neighborhood. Páya Pavlíková/ladailypost.com Read More

New Mexico State Police Prepare To Send Out Mobile Alerts That Meet Silver Alert And Turquoise Alert Criteria

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NMSP News:

People across New Mexico will begin receiving emergency alerts on their cell phones after a Silver Alert or Turquoise Alert is issued for a missing elderly individual or Native American who meets the established alert criteria. The Silver and Turquoise Alert system operates similarly to the AMBER Alert system but is specifically tailored to assist in locating at-risk adults that meet the criteria. Alerts include descriptions of the missing person, the last known location, and any vehicle information if available.

These alerts will be sent through the Wireless Emergency Alerts Read More

FBI: Shiprock Man Charged With Assault And Kidnapping On Navajo Nation

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man has been charged in Federal Court for allegedly carrying out a series of violent assaults and a kidnapping that resulted in serious injuries to the victim.

According to court documents, on or about June 30, 2025, Darrin Begay, 33, allegedly assaulted the victim at a residence in within the exterior boundaries of Navajo Nation in New Mexico. The assault included punching, kicking, and strangulation, resulting in visible injuries to the victim’s face, neck, and arms.

On or about July 2, 2025, Begay allegedly returned to the victim’s home, threatened to harm Read More