Public Safety

New Mexico State Police Involved In OIS In Los Lunas

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NMSP News:

LOS LUNAS – On April 24, 2026, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau agents were requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting (OSI) involving NMSP in Los Lunas.

Agents learned that at around 8:30 p.m., the officer engaged their emergency equipment and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Manzano Road on a grey 2004 Dodge pickup truck. The vehicle failed to yield and continued driving before stopping at 4 Sierra Vista Drive in Meadow Lake.

During the stop, the male driver, identified as Jesus Munoz Duran, 53, exited the vehicle and stood by the driver’s side Read More

ABC Suicide Prevention Class At Mesa Public Library May 4

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COUNTY News:

          • Ask, Be Present, Connect – ABC Suicide Prevention Partner Class.

The community is invited to attend a free, 60-minute course that addresses how to prevent suicide. During the class, attendees will learn about the common causes of suicidal behavior, the warning signs of suicide, and how to get help for a person in crisis.

Certified instructor Kristine Coblentz will lead this class.

Talking about suicide saves lives:

  • When
    • Monday, May 4, 12 p.m. to 01:30 p.m.
  • Location
    • Upstairs meeting room at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.

To RSVP, contact Jamie Allbach at jamie.allbach@losalamosnm.gov Read More

Update: Tusas Fire In San Miguel County April 25, 2026

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NMFD News:

Highlights: Friday, fire crews made good progress completing handline around the perimeter of the Tusas Fire, helping to raise containment to 39%. Road closures and Ready, Set, Go statuses have been lifted but the public should proceed with caution, as firefighting operations continue on NM 266 and the surrounding area.

Operations: Today, fire crews will focus their efforts on mop-up, which means extinguishing or removing burning material near firelines. Hot spots are still active within the interior, and smoke may be visible. 

Resources will evaluate suppression Read More

New Mexico Supreme Court Rejects Utility’s Request To Retroactively Recover Losses From Rates

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State Supreme Court News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Friday that an electric utility cannot recover losses it experienced under rates that were later invalidated on appeal.

In a unanimous opinion, New Mexico’s highest court upheld a decades-old legal precedent that prohibits retroactive ratemaking. The justices concluded that El Paso Electric Company (EPE) “has not shown sufficiently compelling reasons for overruling this Court’s retroactive ratemaking precedent.”

The Court affirmed the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s (PRC) denial of a proposal by EPE Read More

Los Alamos Firefighters Assisting With Riverside Fire In Española

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) crews responded to assist with firefighting efforts for the Riverside Fire in Española, which began Friday evening, April 24, 2026.

As of 9 a.m. today, April 25, the fire was estimated at 100 acres, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.

Reports came in shortly before 9 p.m. that firefighters were responding to a large brush fire in the area of N. Riverside Drive and W. Pueblo. LAFD responded with two crews and two brush trucks, working into the early morning hours. Crews made good progress and will continue firefighting efforts while closely Read More

Tusas Fire Update: April 24, 2026

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NMFD News:

Highlights: Thursday, fire crews used a bulldozer to construct new fireline and continued strengthening existing lines to reduce the potential for spot fires within the Tusas Fire perimeter.

The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management team, led by Incident Commander Steven Griego, took command of the fire on Friday, April 24, from the New Mexico Forestry Division ad-hoc incident management team. Road closures in the area are still in effect; however, residents of NM 266 are allowed to return. Previous evacuation zones have all been downgraded to Ready status, including Read More

DEA Take Back Day Tomorrow—Find Nearest Location

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DEA News:

Unused medications left at home can increase the risk of accidental poisoning and substance misuse. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Take Back Day offers you a safe way to get rid of these dangers.

DEA Take Back Day takes place tomorrow, April 25, starting at 10 a.m. Drop-off locations nationwide are available for you to safely dispose of any expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medications.

You can use DEA’s collection site locator to find your nearest location. Help protect your family and community by spreading the word about safe, responsible disposal. Read More

FBI-Albuquerque Is Partnering With FAA, Albuquerque Police Department, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, And U.S. DOJ To Encourage Community To Learn More About Drone Safety

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FBI News:

Drone Safety Day is the FAA’s annual campaign dedicated to educating the drone community on the importance of safe and responsible drone operations. This nation-wide one-day event highlights how the FAA and the drone community work together to safely integrate drones into the National Airspace System, transforming the way we live and work.

The FAA launched the annual campaign in 2019 to bring attention to drone safety and best practices. Safety is a shared responsibility that requires the community and the FAA to work together. 

Every day more people are using drones, which means Read More