Police

Mason: Unified Focus On Traffic Safety Is Essential

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By Director Thom Mason
Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos National Laboratory supports Los Alamos County’s recent efforts to control speeding and enforce traffic safety through an ordinance approved last week to install automated speed cameras in various locations around the county. The ordinance complements efforts taken by the Laboratory in recent months to further promote safer driving on and around Lab property. The Laboratory has installed mobile speed cameras around the site, utilized GPS systems in government vehicles that track speed, seatbelt usage, and location of Read More

LAPD Reminds Commuters Of Pilgrimage Into Chimayó

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By Deputy Chief James Rodriguez:
Los Alamos Police Department

This Friday, April 18, thousands of participants from our community and surrounding areas will take part in the annual pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó.

This sacred tradition brings a significant increase in pedestrian activity along highways not typically frequented by foot traffic, including N.M. 502, N.M. 501, U.S. 84/285 and N.M. 76.

Motorists: Please be vigilant and exercise caution while traveling these routes, as many pilgrims will be walking along the highways throughout the day and into the evening.

Pedestrians: Read More

Los Alamos Police Dept. Warns Of More Phone Scams

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is warning residents about a recent phone scam in which callers impersonate deputies from the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Department, falsely claiming that individuals must pay money to clear arrest warrants.

Fortunately, two vigilant citizens recently recognized the scam and refused to comply.

LAPD reminds the community that no law enforcement agency or court will ever contact individuals demanding payment to resolve fines or warrants. If you receive such a call, it is fraudulent.

These types of scams have been increasing in Los Alamos Read More

New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Agents Apprehend Homicide Suspect And Arrest Two For Drug Trafficking During Route 66 Operation

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ALBUQUERQUE – On April 14, 2025, while supporting the ongoing Route 66 Operation, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Crime Suppression Agents successfully apprehended a homicide suspect and arrested two individuals involved in narcotics trafficking.

During the evening hours, agents received information about the location of homicide suspect Ronald Edward Raymond, 67, who had an active arrest warrant out of Sierra County. He was found at a residence in Albuquerque. Throughout the operation, public announcements and police sirens were repeatedly used to encourage the suspect to surrender. Read More

NMSP Arrests Man For Stabbing Death In Santa Fe

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NMSP News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau investigated a stabbing death April 12, 2025, at 3956 Agua Fria Road Space 35 in Santa Fe, resulting in an arrest of a Santa Fe Man. 

Investigations Bureau agents learned at approximately 4:30 p.m., NMSP officers were dispatched to the location following reports of a 46-year-old woman, identified as Minerva Marquez Dominguez who had been stabbed.

Upon arrival, officers received a clothing description of the possible suspect. Shortly thereafter, an officer located a male matching the description and who had what Read More

Proactive Policing Leads NMSP Crime Suppression Bureau Agents To Make Multiple Felony Arrests In Albuquerque

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NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — April 9, 2025, at approximately 3 p.m., New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB) agents stopped at a Chevron gas station at 5980 Alameda Blvd. NE, where they observed the driver of a vehicle smoking narcotics.

The registered owner was determined to be 30-year-old Efren Jesus Montes-Quezada, who had an active felony warrant in Texas for Enticement of a Minor for Indecent Purposes Via Telecommunications. Montes-Quezada exited his vehicle when he was contacted by agents and taken into custody on his warrant.

The same day, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Read More

NMSP Investigates OIS Involving Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office And Ohkay Owingeh Police Department

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NMSP News:

ESPAÑOLA — April 11, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office (RASO) and the Ohkay Owingeh Police Department. 

Investigations Bureau agents learned that at around 12:30 p.m., April 10, 2025, a RASO deputy responded to a larceny call at a residence on State Road 75 in Dixon. The reporting party alleged that his son Zachary Sisneros, 32, stole various items from his residence, including a firearm. Sisneros left in a white 2014 Toyota passenger vehicle and a “be on the Read More

LAPD Large-Scale Training Exercise Saturday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will conduct a large-scale department interoperability training exercise from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 12 at the Los Alamos Middle School. Officers will also be using the North Mesa Picnic Grounds as a staging area. 

Although the public will see extensive police activity as part of the exercise, LAPD wants to reassure the public there is no reason to be alarmed and asks the public to avoid the area near the Los Alamos Middle School during the hours of the exercise. Read More

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone Releases Department’s 2024 Annual Report

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Chief Dino Sgambellone

LAPD News:

Los Alamos County Police Chief Dino Sgambellone has released the Department’s 2024 Annual Report.

The report details the department’s crime statistics for 2024 and recognizes the accomplishments of police officers and civilian staff in their efforts throughout the year to keep the community safe.

Read the full report here: https://view.flipdocs.com/?ID=10028515_629187 Read More