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Los Alamos Residents Die In Friday’s Plane Crash

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NMSP News:

ESPAÑOLA – New Mexico State Police confirms the deceased in Friday’s plane crash are identified as Karen Ann Young, 46, of Los Alamos, and Thomas Spickermann, 47, of Los Alamos. Young is believed to have been the pilot and Spickermann the co-pilot.

The Remos GX light sport airplane (tail number N28GX) crashed around 4:30 p.m., Friday in the vicinity of the Ohkay Owingeh Airport near Española.

The Federal Aviation Administration arrived this morning to conduct an investigation into the cause and nature of the crash. Read More

Los Alamos Fire Department Forms EMS Bike Team

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By DYLAN MAHONEY and BEN STONE
Los Alamos Fire Department

The Los Alamos Fire Department has formed an EMS Bike Team. This new team will enable our EMTs to quickly reach patients who may be located in an area not easily accessible by our ambulances. 

LAFD first got the idea for the team by observing the police bike team working the July 4 celebration at Overlook Park in White Rock. While we faced delays and access issues getting to patients due to the crowds, the Los Alamos Police Department was able to quickly and safely maneuver throughout the event area and respond where Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 2 To March 7, 2016

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

March 2 at 6:22 a.m. / Police charged a 15-year-old Espanola boy at 1300 Diamond Dr., with battery and referred him to the juvenile probation officer.

March 2 at 3:20 p.m. / A Los Alamos man reported that he is the victim of larceny on Hawk Drive. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.

March 2 at 7:10 p.m. / Police arrested Steve Duran, 54, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with Read More

State Police Locate Wanted Felon Hiding In Bosque

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Ronald Bierend

STATE POLICE News:

LOS LUNAS – Albuquerque State Police uniformed officers located wanted felon Ronald Bierend Wednesday in the Bosque.

Bierend was wanted after state police conducted an investigation into allegations that he had unlawful sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl, which was videotaped. He was wanted by state police for crimes of sexual exploitation of a child, criminal sexual penetration of a child and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

State police received tips from the public of Bierend’s whereabouts after seeking assistance last month Read More

Threatening Graffiti At Los Alamos High School

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By ALLY EDELMANN
LAHS Student Intern
Los Alamos Daily Post

Last week, anonymous threats were confronted at Los Alamos High School following the discovery in a boy’s bathroom stall of graffiti announcing the intent of “shooting up the school”.

Teachers and students were ordered to take serious safety precautions starting Wednesday, March 2. Third period class was interrupted by an alarming announcement over the intercom, with Principal Brad Parker informing students and staff about the serious situation.

Classes were told to lock the doors while in session, students Read More

Governor On Death Of Cabinet Secretary Retta Ward

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New Mexico DOH Cabinet Secretary Retta Ward

STATE News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office reports that they dicovered the body of New Mexico Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Retta Ward at about 9:30 a.m. today in a car that swerved off the road, adding that she died from health issues not related to the car accident.

Gov. Susana Martinez released the following statement after learning of her passing:

 

“I am completely heartbroken to hear that Cabinet Secretary Retta Ward has passed away.

“She was an amazing public servant who enjoyed her job immensely and earned the respect Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 25 To March 1, 2016

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

Feb. 25 at 5:35 a.m. / The Bomb Squad responded to a call on Trinity Drive that turned out to be a false alarm.

Feb. 25 at 11:59 a.m. / The Bomb Squad responded to a call on Trinity Drive that turned out to be a false alarm.

CODY SOWERS

Feb. 26 at 10:46 a.m. / Police arrested Cody Sowers, 28, of Jemez Springs at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.

 

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Former Officers Of New Mexico-Based Defense Contractor Plead Guilty To Criminal Charges Relating To Iraq Rebuilding Efforts

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FBI News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Two former officers of a New Mexico-based defense contracting firm pleaded guilty Feb. 26, 2016, to criminal charges arising out of their involvement in a scheme to solicit and accept kickbacks in return for favorable treatment in awarding subcontracts relating to wartime rebuilding projects in Iraq. 
 
Neal Kasper, 66, of Montana, and his wife Tiffany White, 49, of Cibolo, Texas, entered their guilty pleas in federal court in Albuquerque. Kasper pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to solicit and accept kickbacks charges,
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NM State Police Launches Operation Safe Surrender

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NM STATE POLICE News:
 
There are more than 80,000 active warrants that have been issued out of the New Mexico Magistrate Courts.
 
Starting Tuesday, March 1, the State of New Mexico invites wanted persons to peacefully turn themselves in at any Magistrate Court in New Mexico. This operation is an opportunity for those individuals to clear their warrants, and resolve their cases. It will be taking place throughout the state and will continue through March 30.
 
This operation will afford those who have an outstanding warrant the opportunity to voluntarily surrender themselves,
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State Police Checkpoints; Saturation Patrols In March

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STATE News:
 
State police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols, and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during March.
 
Our efforts continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities. This is attributed to the continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.
 
People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing
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