Public Safety

Martin Arellano Discusses Run For Sandoval County Sheriff

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By MARTIN ARELLANO
Candidate
Sandoval County Sheriff

Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office serves one of the most diverse populations in the state. We span 12 pueblos and tribes with rural areas reaching as far as the continental divide. I am Martin Arellano and I am the best qualified candidate to revitalize this agency to serve our needs.

Retiring from the U.S. Army with 20 years of service and completing my career as Command Sergeant Major, I led one of the largest and most successful recruiting battalions in the country.

The Southern California Recruiting Battalion was not my first successful Read More

Fourth Annual Summit For Treatment Court Alumni May 4-6

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NMSC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Administrative Office of the Courts Therapeutic Justice Support Program is hosting the NM Alumni Summit at the Santa Ana Resort & Casino, May 4-6, 2026.

More than 265 people are expected to attend the summit, which will provide alumni, professionals, and families with professional development to enhance the support system for alumni and participants of treatment court programs in New Mexico. 

“The Judiciary values the long-term successes of alumni,” said New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Julie J. Vargas. “New Mexico is the leader in Treatment Court Read More

Luján, Blackburn Bipartisan Bill To Crack Down On Carjacking Passes Senate Judiciary Committee

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statements after their Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

This legislation would make a long overdue fix to the federal carjacking statute, empowering prosecutors to hold more offenders accountable.

“The Albuquerque area continues to rank among the top cities for carjackings. This is unacceptable and puts people’s lives and livelihoods at risk,” Sen. Luján said. “It is a positive step that legislation to give prosecutors Read More

Luján Secures Senate Passage Of Amendment To Strengthen Public Safety During Extreme Weather Events

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, secured the passage of an amendment to enhance public safety by protecting natural gas pipeline infrastructure from extreme weather events as part of the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025, which was unanimously passed by the Senate. 

“I am proud that my amendment to boost pipeline safety and protect Americans was passed unanimously in the Senate as part of the PIPELINE Safety Act,” Sen. Luján said. “My amendment will ensure that Read More

LAMC Hosts Kindergartners For 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic

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Scene from the 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic held April 30 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC

Scene from the 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic held April 30 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC

LAMC News:

Continuing an annual community tradition, Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) welcomed more than 180 Los Alamos Public Schools kindergarteners to the hospital for its 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic on Thursday, April 30.

These young students left the experience with hospital familiarity, medical knowledge, lasting memories and an LAMC bag full of fun—including a miniature teddy bear and copy of The Read More

State Launches Dashboard To Track Water Security Plan

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico launched a public dashboard on Tuesday that enables New Mexicans to track progress on a 50-year Water Action Plan aimed at preparing the state for a climate crisis expected to leave the state 25% drier within 50 years.

The 50-Year Water Action Plan Implementation Dashboard provides the public with a real-time window to monitor the state’s progress in addressing projected water shortages driven by drought and climate change. The plan is based on three pillars: conserving existing freshwater supplies, developing new water sources and protecting water quality. Read More

LANL: New Docs Added To Electronic Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

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Don’t Let Ticks Limit Time Outdoors: Know The Preventive Measures To Take 

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NPMA News:

FAIRFAX, VA — Ticks are making their return fast and furiously, emphasizing the need for prevention to protect Americans, their families and pets this season. During Tick Awareness Week (May 3-9, 2026), the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding Americans about the potential health threats ticks pose and the best ways to keep these parasitic pests away while enjoying the great outdoors. 

Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and alpha-gal syndrome are a few of the many diseases that ticks can put humans and animals at risk for. According to recent data from Read More

Fuselier: The Hopes And Dreams Of Ella And Nedah

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Ella, an Afghan student at the University of New Mexico, hopes to become a cardiologist. Donations are being sought to help her continue her education in New Mexico. Contact Bob Fuselier at fuselierbob@gmail.com if interested in donating. Courtesy photo

Retired LANL physicist Steve Greene speaks with Afghan student Nedah, who is enrolled at the University of New Mexico to study computer science. Donations are being sought to help her continue her education in New Mexico. Contact Bob Fuselier at fuselierbob@gmail.com if interested in donating. Courtesy photo

By BOB FUSELIER
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Police Checkpoints & Saturation Patrols Across State In May

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NMSP News: 

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during May 2026.

NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right Read More