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FBI: Window Rock Man Sentenced For Abuse

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Window Rock man was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to abusive sexual conduct that occurred 20 years prior. There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, in 2021, Jane Doe reported that Tom Tso, 85, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, had sexually abused her approximately 20 years earlier when she was between 15 and 17 years old while she was asleep at Tso’s home. Jane Doe stated that she woke up to find Tso’s hand inside her pants. She kicked him away, locked herself in the bathroom, and he tried to unlock the door to Read More

FBI: Tohatchi Man Charged With Second Degree Murder And Federal Firearms Offenses

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – A Tohatchi man was charged by criminal complaint with second degree murder and using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence for the fatal shooting of Jane Doe on the Navajo Reservation.

Augustus Benallie, 51, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, appeared before a federal judge and was detained pending a detention hearing, which was scheduled for May 20, 2024.

According to the criminal complaint, on May 12, 2024, the Navajo Police Department received an emergency call regarding a shooting near Tohatchi, New Mexico, within Read More

New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial To Honor 3 Officers

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DPS News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico law enforcement officials, dignitaries, and families of fallen officers will memorialize three officers who died in the line of duty at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial Service Wednesday, May 22 in Santa Fe.

The memorial, which is open to the public, is dedicated to the memory of New Mexico law enforcement personnel who, in the line of duty, unselfishly lost their lives in order to preserve the lives, property, rights and privileges of the people of New Mexico.

2024 Inductees:

  • Officer Anthony Dale Ferguson, Alamogordo Police Department, End of Watch: July
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Governor Applauds New Mexico State Police Officers And Senior Advisor For Excellence In Law Enforcement 

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Members of the New Mexico State Police and a senior advisor with the Office of the Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham were honored on Friday during the Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards hosted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico.

“Proud to celebrate our outstanding state police, and my senior advisor, Ben Baker, for their exceptional dedication and service to our state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Honored by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico for excellence in law enforcement, they exemplify professionalism Read More

Stansbury Requests $104 Million In Federal Community Project Funding To Support Police, Fire, Emergency Services, Housing, Homeless Programs, Water Needs 

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U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) in Washington. D.C. has selected 15 Congressionally funded community projects, totaling $104,253,714 million in New Mexico, to submit for consideration in the upcoming 2025 budget process. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:

  • Watch Rep. Stansbury’s video remarks here.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As communities across New Mexico face interconnected challenges in addressing public safety, housing and homelessness, water security, and economic development, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) selected 15 Congressionally Read More

FBI Offers Up To $2K Reward On Trio In ATM Robbery

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One of three robbery suspects spotted leaving the scene of an ATM theft Friday in Albuquerque. Courtesy/FBI

Another of three robbery suspects spotted leaving the scene of an ATM theft Friday in Albuquerque. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a trio who robbed a Wells Fargo ATM machine at approximately 1:25 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024 at 550 San Mateo Blvd. SE in Albuquerque.

1st Suspect’s description: 

  • Sex: Male
  • Race: African American
  • Build: thick
  • Clothing: Black sweatpants, Grey Hoodie, gloves, face covering,
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FBI: Farmington Man Sentenced To 8 Months For Arson

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A federal judge handed down an 8-month prison sentence to a Farmington man who pleaded guilty to burning down a residence in Two Grey Hills, New Mexico, which is within the exterior boundaries of the Navajo Nation.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to publicly available court records, Aug. 28, 2023, Ulrick Bruce Canyon, 41, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, started a fire at the residence by pouring lighter fluid in the bedrooms, lit the fire with a match and threw two propane tanks into the fire. Canyon then left the residence with a wheelbarrow full Read More

FOG: Arresting Reporters Violates First Amendment

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New Mexico Foundation of Open Government News:

Editor’s Note: This is in reference to Bryant Furlow, an independent investigative journalist arrested Wednesday during a police action on the University of New Mexico’s main campus to clear a student Gaza solidarity encampment.

The mission of the New Mexico Foundation of Open Government (FOG) includes advocating, educating and litigating to help New Mexicans vindicate their rights under the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Freedom of the press is one of the hallmarks of American democracy and enshrined as one of the five freedoms in the Read More

Scenes From LAPD 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial

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Cmdr. Daniel Roberts and Cmdr. James Rodriquez at the Los Alamos Police Department’s 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial held Wednesday afternoon inside the Justice Center. The annual event pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Los Alamos Police Department’s 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial held Wednesday afternoon inside the Justice Center during which the American Heritage Girls sang the National Anthem. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

FBI: Rio Rancho Man Gets 10 Years For Firearms Offenses

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Rio Rancho man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to carjacking and using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. This case was adopted from state prosecution in cooperation with the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

According to court documents, in the early morning hours of Jan. 6, 2021, Daniel Pacheco, 31, approached the victim, brandished a firearm, and struck her repeatedly. Pacheco stole the victim’s purse and car keys before fleeing in her vehicle.

The victim’s car was equipped with Read More