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Scene Of Guardrail Damage At Anderson Overlook

The scene of guardrail damage following a single-vehicle accident early this afternoon at Anderson Overlook. No life-threatening injuries have been reported. Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department is handling the incident. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Another view of the scene of guardrail damage following a single-vehicle accident early this afternoon at Anderson Overlook. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

State Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Stolen Forestry Equipment Valued At Over $180,000

Forestry equipment was stolen earlier in June. Courtesy photo

Two white box trailers contained equipment valued at over $180,000 were stolen earlier in June. Courtesy photo

NMSP News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Police is seeking the public’s help with locating stolen equipment critical to wildfire response operations.

Between 8 p.m., June 7, 2025, and 4 p.m., June 8, 2025, a black Chevrolet Tahoe bearing New Mexico license plate #CBXP28 accessed the New Mexico Forestry Department depot, located at 1085 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM, on three separate occasions.

During these entries, the Read More

State Police To Conduct Saturation Patrols & Sobriety, Registration, Insurance, Driver’s License Checkpoints Across New Mexico In July

NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during July 2025.

We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the Read More

FBI News: Woman Gets 33 Months For 2023 DUI Crash

The condition of Jazmyne Deschinny’s vehicle following her crash in 2023 in which her blood alcohol content was measured at more than three times the legal limit. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock woman was sentenced to 33 months in prison for driving under the influence and causing a multi-passenger collision in 2023.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, on April 10, 2023, Jazmyne Deschinny, 22, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, drove a vehicle with eight occupants, including five children, while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Read More

Students Reported Safe After Unauthorized Man Enters Stage Area Of National Speech And Debate Tournament

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

Students from Los Alamos and around the world are reported to be safe after an unauthorized man entered the stage area during event activities on Thursday, at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa.

Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy addressed the incident, saying, “All of our students are safe. I am grateful for the coach, Mr. Poston, and the wonderful chaperones who were with our students. They were able to account for them quickly, make sure parents were notified, and provide support Read More

NMSP Probes OIS Involving United States Marshals Service

NMSP News:

CLOVIS — On June 16, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the United States Marshals Service (USMS).

On Monday, June 16, 2025, members of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) were involved in an officer involved shooting incident while attempting to apprehend a wanted fugitive in Clovis, New Mexico.

The fugitive, identified as Eric Gallagher, 24, was wanted on an outstanding probation violation warrant. The USMS had identified 2213 Echols Avenue as a residence Gallagher frequented. Read More

Rollover Crash At N.M. 4 & Truck Route – Seek Alternate Route

Update – The accident site is cleared and traffic is moving slowly. The westbound lane to White Rock is closed this morning due to a rollover crash. Los Alamos police officers are on scene investigating and awaiting a tow. LAFD is also on scene. Responders from the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office are en route as this crash lies within their jurisdiction. More information will be provided as it becomes available. LAPD encourages motorists to seek an alternate route. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com Read More

FBI: Little Water Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges In Navajo Nation Shooting And Homicide

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Little Water man pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from his involvement in a violent April 2024 shooting and subsequent homicide on the Navajo Nation.

According to court records, on April 24, 2024, Dewayne George, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, accompanied Brittania Navaho to a pawn shop in Gallup where she purchased a .22 caliber revolver and ammunition for Rydell Happy, who is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms. Later that day, the group, joined by John Doe, drove through the Gallup area and encountered a vehicle on U.S. Read More

NMSP: Man Convicted Of 2023 First-Degree Murder In Artesia

NMSP News:

ARTESIA – On Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau (IB) was requested by the Artesia Police Department (APD) to investigate an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred outside the Artesia Public Safety Complex at 3300 W. Main Street in Artesia.

IB agents from Alamogordo responded to the scene and began their investigation. Initial findings revealed that an APD Sergeant discharged one round from his duty weapon at a male individual, later identified as Acadio Lucero, after observing Lucero actively shooting at another male, Read More