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NMSP: Española Woman Arrested In Death Of Baby

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NMSP News:

ESPAÑOLA — April 1, 2025, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers were dispatched to Presbyterian Hospital in Española for an unresponsive 15-month-old child.

Upon arrival, officers learned the child was exposed to Fentanyl. NMSP Investigations Bureau assumed the investigation, where they learned that the mother of the child, Ariana Vigil, 26, claimed that the child was exposed to Fentanyl paraphernalia in the form of burnt foil.

Agents learned Vigil placed the child on the floor, where the exposure occurred, while she cleaned off the bed. Vigil told agents she then rinsed the Read More

Governor Authorizes National Guard To Support APD

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Memorial to the 200th Coast Artillery of the New Mexico National Guard – Albuquerque. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has authorized the deployment of New Mexico National Guard personnel to support the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) in response to ongoing public safety challenges in the city, particularly along the Central Avenue corridor and other specific areas.

The emergency request from APD cites the fentanyl epidemic and rising violent juvenile crime as critical issues requiring immediate intervention. Additional support is Read More

State Police Agents Arrest NMSP Officer For Theft

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NMSP News:

LAS CRUCES — March 13, 2025, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau agents began investigating a theft that occurred at 249 North Armory Road in Las Cruces, the New Mexico Army National Guard.

Through their investigation, agents learned that Santiago Pacheco, a New Mexico State Police Officer and Sergeant with the National Guard, and one other soldier were present during sensitive item inventory, in the training months of February and March 2025, from which they allegedly took three pairs of night vision goggles. 

April 8, 2025, Santiago Pacheco was arrested and charged Read More

LAPD Host Spring DEA Drug Take-Back Day April 26

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department will be participating in the upcoming DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025. This event will be held in the north parking lot of the Los Alamos Police Department, located off Central Avenue.

Community members are encouraged to take advantage of this initiative to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. For convenience, simply follow the posted signs and drive through to the designated take-back boxes. Please dispose of any trash or empty bottles beforehand. Read More

NMSP Charge Sierra County Man With Exploitation Of Kids

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NMSP News:

SIERRA COUNTY — New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau received a cyber tip, reporting several images of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) were uploaded to a Synchronoss Technologies cloud account.

Through the investigation, agents learned that 44-year-old John Palmerin was the subscriber to the account, which was confirmed to have 17 images of child pornographic material.

United States Department of Homeland Security (HSI) assisted in this investigation by obtaining federal subpoenas for Google LLC & Synchronoss Technologies. NMSP agents analyzed Read More

NMSP Arrests Homicide Suspect After Shooting In Las Vegas

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NMSP News:

LAS VEGAS — April 1, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau investigated a shooting at 5 Prairie Hill Road in Las Vegas, NM. 

Investigations Bureau agents learned at approximately 1:30 p.m., NMSP uniform officers were dispatched to 5 Prairie Hill Road in reference to a 20-year-old male who had been shot. When officers arrived, they observed the victim, Trevor Szalai, lying on the ground. Officers also observed a male, identified as Cody Ramone (21) providing aid to Szalai. A shotgun was seen on the ground near both males. Emergency Medical Services were called to Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Hold Public Hearing April 8 On Two Code Ordinances Encouraging Driver Safety

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., as part of its scheduled Regular Session.

The hearing will consider adoption of Ordinance 02-367, relating to distracted driving, and Ordinance 02-369, relating to speed cameras.

Proposed Ordinance 02-367 seeks to address and minimize the occurrences of distracted driving by better-defining and describing mobile phone usage while driving. The Los Alamos Police Department’s crash data indicates distracted driving consistently Read More

FBI: Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges For 2023 Crime Spree

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man has pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple robbery and firearms charges for a crime spree in the summer of 2023.

According to court records, between July 11, 2023, to Sept. 16, 2023, Demetrius Antonnie Bailey, 41, engaged in a series of armed robberies targeting retail stores in Albuquerque.

Bailey and his accomplice conspired to commit robberies at Harbor Freight Tools, multiple Metro by T-Mobile locations, a T-Mobile store, a Verizon store, and a JC Penney.

During these robberies, they threatened and overpowered store employees and security Read More

Scenes From Arson And Vandalism Sunday At Republican Party Of New Mexico Headquarters In Albuquerque

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Scene of the aftermath of the arson early Sunday morning at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters at 5150 San Francisco Road NE #A in Albuquerque. State Republican leaders will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. today to address this situation. The event will feature comments from RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela, House Leader Gail Armstrong and Senate Leader Bill Sharer, with additional state lawmakers present. Courtesy/RPNM

Scene of the aftermath of arson Sunday at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters. Courtesy/RPNM

Scene of the aftermath of arson Sunday at the Republican Read More