Public Safety

Safe Actions In Work Zones Save Lives—National Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24

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Zippy the Roadrunner

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — As construction season ramps up across New Mexico, orange barrels are appearing statewide and the New Mexico Department of Transportation is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20–24.

The annual campaign highlights the importance of safe driving in work zones and the risks faced by roadway crews and motorists. This year’s theme, “Safe actions save lives,” underscores the simple choices drivers can make to prevent crashes.

In New Mexico over the past year, several work zone incidents have resulted Read More

FBI: Woman Sentenced For Assault On Motorcyclist

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Farmington woman was sentenced to five years of probation for intentionally causing a motorcyclist to crash following an argument

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court records, Sept. 2, 2024, Tenille Quintawna Peshlakai, 33, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, argued with the victim at a gas station before driving away. Peshlakai then turned around, caught up to the victim, and swerved her vehicle to block his path. This forced the victim to lay down his motorcycle and crash into Peshlakai’s vehicle. Peshlakai fled the scene before law enforcement Read More

U.S. Marshals Task Force, NMSP Fugitive Apprehension Unit Arrest Fleeing Armed Fugitive

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Courtesy/USMS

Courtesy/USMS

USDOJ News:

LAS CRUCES — On April 9, 2026, the U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico – Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team (USMS-SWIFT) and the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU) apprehended Jefferey Goebel, who was wanted on a Federal Probation Violation in the District of New Mexico. Goebel has a lengthy criminal history which includes a conviction for Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

On the afternoon of April 9, 2026, Goebel was located and apprehended on the 800 block of Foster Rd in Las Cruces, NM by USMS-SWIFT Read More

FBI: Pojoaque Man Sentence To 14 Years In Prison For Abusing Minor

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Pojoaque man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court records, between December 2021 and February 2022, Alexander John Duran, 31, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Pojoaque, engaged in a sexual act with a child under the age of 12.

Duran subsequently pled guilty to abusive sexual contact. Upon his release from prison, Duran will be subject to five years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.

Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge Read More

Luján, Cantwell, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Restore FTC Authority To Return Billions To Consumers

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) reintroduced legislation to restore the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) authority to return money to consumers victimized by illegal scams, fraud and other unfair practices.

In April 2021, the Supreme Court slashed the FTC’s “Section 13(b)” Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Introduces Legislative Package To Strengthen Accountability In Federal Law Enforcement

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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.) introduced a legislative package of three bills aimed at restoring oversight, enforcement standards, and ensuring consequences for misconduct across President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ).

The introduction of these bills follows growing concerns regarding weakened hiring standards, reduced training, and a concerning lack of accountability within federal law enforcement.

“Within federal law enforcement, strong hiring standards, proper oversight, and real accountability are vital—and Read More

TechSource Chairman Safe Following Plane Incident

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Scene of the crashed plane TechSource Chairman Brian D’Andrea of Los Alamos was piloting this morning, Courtesy/NMSP

Staff Report

Earlier today, TechSource Chairman Brian D’Andrea of Los Alamos and a passenger walked away unharmed after the aircraft D’Andrea was piloting crashed near Ojo Santa Fe Resort.

Emergency systems on board the plane operated flawlessly, a spokesperson said. ensuring the safety of both individuals during the incident. As a precaution, D’Andrea and his passenger have undergone routine medical evaluations and have been released.

The incident highlights the effectiveness Read More

Los Alamos Police Chief Releases Q1 2026 Crime Statistics

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By DINO SGAMBELLONE
Chief of Police
Los Alamos County

Today, Chief Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics for the first quarter of 2026, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.

It’s encouraging to see that the downward trend from 2025 is carrying into 2026, with a solid 10  percent year-over-year decrease in overall crime.

While Crimes Against Persons and Property Crimes are both trending down, the jump in Crimes Against Society (from 1 to 5) serves as a reminder to stay vigilant. 

Since theft, fraud, and simple assault make up 75 percent of all reports, Read More