Police

New Mexico State Police Arrests 20 Impaired Drivers

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Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — As part of continuing operations in the Albuquerque area, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers arrested 20 suspected impaired drivers Feb. 8-10. The increased enforcement efforts to ensure public safety on the roads have yielded commendable results.

During the weekend, NMSP officers made 95 traffic stops within the Metro area. Through vigilant enforcement measures, officers issued 48 traffic citations, reinforcing the importance of adherence to traffic laws for the safety of all road users.

“I am pleased with the significant amount of DWI arrests Read More

DPS Secretary Bowie Urges Lawmakers To Pass Crucial Public Safety Bills In Final Hours Of Session

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DPS News:

SANTA FE — Department of Public Safety Secretary Jason R. Bowie Tuesday issued a statement advocating New Mexico lawmakers pass crucial public safety bills in final hours of session.

“Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day while working to keep New Mexicans safe. Violent crime statistics in New Mexico make it clear that officers need more tools to protect themselves and the communities they serve. Sadly, the Legislature has, so far, failed to act – or even hold hearings – on most of Gov. Lujan Grisham’s common-sense proposals to provide such tools. This is unacceptable. Read More

Public Safety Bills Clear Committee, More Urgent Action Needed

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the rapid movement of three critical public safety bills through the Senate Judiciary Committee:

“The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved three more critically important bills contained in my historic plan to enhance public safety in New Mexico. I urge both chambers to quickly approve these bills and send them to my desk. We still have much work to do with less than 48 hours left to go in the session. I implore lawmakers to respond to the urgent demands of New Mexicans Read More

LAPS Celebrates Today’s School Resource Officer Day

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LAPS School Resource Officers include from left, Cpl. Amos Smith, Cpl. James Keane, Cpl. Samantha Terrazas, Cpl. Joseph (Joey) Robinson and Sgt. Chris Ross. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The community is invited to join Los Alamos Public Schools in recognizing the district’s School Resource Officers on School Resource Officer Day today, Feb. 15.

LAPS School Resource Officers include Cpl. Amos Smith (Los Alamos High School), Cpl. James Keane (Los Alamos Middle School), Cpl. Samantha Terrazas (Barranca Mesa Elementary, Mountain Elementary, Chamisa Elementary), Cpl. Joseph (Joey) Robinson Read More

New Mexico State Police Arrest 10 In Gallup

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NMSP made 10 arrests and got 4.9 grams of fentanyl and 4.8 grams of methamphetamine off the streets of Gallup. A stolen firearm and a stolen vehicle were also recovered. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

GALLUP –  New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Uniform, Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB), Fugitive Apprehension Unit and Special Operations made 10 arrests during an operation in Gallup.

Monday, Feb. 12, NMSP conducted an operation in Gallup focusing on reducing crime.

Listed below are the subjects arrested and what they were arrested for:

  • Juan Medina, 20, Conspiracy to commit trafficking and possession
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Ban On Firearms At Polling Sites Narrowly Passes House

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The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo

By ROBERT NOTT
The Santa Fe New Mexican

Gun safety advocates won a narrow victory late Tuesday when the House of Representatives voted 35-34 in favor of a bill prohibiting firearms within 100 feet of a polling site.

But Senate Bill 5 won’t head straight to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who included the measure in a broad public safety package she unveiled just before the session’s start.

The House voted 35-34 to adopt an amendment by Rep. Bill Rehm, R-Albuquerque, exempting gun owners with a valid concealed carry permit — which means the measure Read More

New Mexico State Police Arrest 10 Individuals

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NMSP News:

ROSWELL, HOBBS, CARLSBAD — New Mexico State Police (NMSP)  officers arrested 10 individuals between Feb. 6-9, 2024.

NMSP officers stationed in Roswell, Hobbs and Carlsbad arrested 10 individuals. Most of these arrests were made from officers being proactive and conducting high volume traffic stops.

Feb. 9, 2024, NMSP officers and Agents with Crime Suppression Bureau, arrested James Davidson, 49.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and learned Davidson had 2 active warrants for failure to appear on the charges of receiving, transferring stolen motor vehicle, resisting, Read More

Governor Issues Statement On Fallen Ofc. Jonah Hernandez

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statement following the death of Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez, who was killed in the line of duty on Sunday.

“I am horrified to hear of the murder of a young officer in Las Cruces last night. Officer Hernandez was, by all accounts, a dedicated and brave public servant and an outstanding son, husband and father.

“I am praying for Officer Hernandez’s wife, his two sons, his friends and family, his colleagues at the Las Cruces Police Department, and the Las Cruces community as they grieve Read More

FBI: Santa Fe Felon Gets 48 Months For Firearms Offense

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced today that Gilbert Michael Coriz was sentenced to 48 months in prison.

Coriz pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition July 14, 2023.

A federal grand jury indicted Coriz Dec. 8, 2021. According to publicly available court records, at approximately 2:52 a.m., Jan. 1, 2021, Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) officers were dispatched to the scene of gunshots fired at Coriz’s Read More

People Impacted By Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Highly Encouraged To File Claim For Flood Insurance By March 1, 2024

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FEMA News:

SANTA FE — People impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are highly encouraged to submit claims for flood insurance by March 1 and no later than April 1.

There is a 30-day mandatory waiting period for all new National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies. Submitting a claim for flood insurance coverage by March 1 will help ensure coverage goes into effect before snowmelt and monsoon season begin.

Eligible households have two options for securing flood insurance through the Claims Office:

  • Up to five-years of NFIP coverage, with premiums paid directly by the Claims Office
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