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FBI: Shiprock Man Charged With Federal 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, announced that Crandall Craig Martin was arraigned Jan. 22 in Federal Court on an indictment charging him with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

Martin, 40, of Shiprock, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, will remain in custody pending trial in this case.

According to the indictment, Aug. 10, 2022, Martin possessed a firearm knowing that he had been previously Read More

New Mexico State Police Celebrates ‘Remarkable Public Safety Achievements And Community Involvement’ In 2023

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Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News: 

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) released 2023 data Monday highlighting “remarkable public safety achievements and community involvement” in 2023.

The data illustrates notable improvements in several key areas, including more DWI traffic stops and arrests, and fewer incidents involving use of force and pursuits. This data clearly demonstrates NMSP’s unwavering commitment to public safety and transparency.

“I commend the New Mexico State Police for their work in protecting and serving the people of our great state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Every day, their Read More

Scam Alert: Los Alamos Community Services Department Nor Golf Course Working With Company On Scorecard App

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COUNTY News:

It has come to the attention of the Los Alamos Community Services Department (CSD) and Golf Course staff that false information has been circulating regarding CSD and the Golf Course working with an unnamed company to create a scorecard app to replace the current paper ones.

The Los Alamos Golf Course and CSD are not working with any company to digitize scorecards.

The unnamed company has reportedly contacted local businesses seeking sponsorships to display on the app. If contacted and asked for sponsorships or funding from any source claiming to be working with CSD, local businesses Read More

Robinson: Putting A Wedge In Revolving Door Of Justice

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

Devin Munford should have stayed in jail. He was a repeat offender, arrested for shooting from a vehicle with a stolen gun. The prosecutor tried to keep him locked up, but the judge put Munford on pretrial release, and he left wearing a GPS ankle monitor. 

Munford violated the conditions of his release over and over. That included firing a shotgun through an apartment door, killing a man, firing a shot over the head of a woman who asked him to move his car, and robbing a 7-Eleven at gunpoint. Last week he was sentenced to life plus 25 years Read More

New Mexico Supreme Court Reinstates Defendant’s Conviction For 2017 Killing Of Florida Woman

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New Mexico Supreme Court News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a man’s second-degree murder conviction for the death of a Florida woman who was driving him to Mexico to live with a family member.

In a unanimous opinion, the Court reversed a decision of the state Court of Appeals, which had vacated the murder conviction of Isaias Lobato-Rodriguez and ordered a new trial because of a prosecutor’s statement about the defendant invoking his right to remain silent after being arrested.

The state Supreme Court concluded that the prosecutor erred in making the statement Read More

Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Taking Polar Plunge To Support Local Special Olympic Athletes

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is organizing a polar plunge to raise money and awareness for its local Special Olympic Athletes.

Deputy Chief Oliver Morris will be jumping into an outdoor icy pool at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at Buffalo Thunder.

The community is invited to donate to the local team by clicking here:  https://givebutter.com/c/NMLETRconference/teams/los-alamos-police-snowlympians

“Thank you for all your support to Special Olympics New Mexico!” –Deputy Chief Oliver Morris Read More

Security Incident Closes Luna County Magistrate Court

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COURT News;

A security incident occurred early today at the Luna County Magistrate Court building in Deming.

Law enforcement is investigating.

The magistrate court is closed for the day, and as a precaution the district court in Deming also is closed today.

Contact local law enforcement for additional information. Read More

FBI: Santa Clara Man Gets 35 Years For Child Porn

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Jason T. Stevens, Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations – El Paso, announced Wednesday that Michael Rivera was sentenced to 35 years in prison.

A federal jury convicted Rivera, 33, of Santa Clara, July 11, 2023, of one count of coercion and enticement of a minor and two counts of production of a visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct after less than two hours of deliberation.

A federal grand jury indicted Rivera Sept. 21, 2022. Read More