Public Safety

New Mexico Governor Signs 33 More Bills Into Law

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the signing of 33 bills, including initiatives related to water security, environmental conservation, infrastructure, economic development, education and public safety.  

The bills are listed and linked below.

Water & Environment 

HB 63: NMFA Water Project Fund Projects

HB 109: Water Project Fund Changes

HB 111: Water Law Violation Maximum Penalty

HB 184: Investment Of Conservation & Legacy Funds

HB 108: Watershed District Taxes And Directors

Infrastructure 

HB 200: New Homes For New Mexico Program

HB 64: Public Read More

New Mexico Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland Proposes First-In-The-Nation State Office Of Community Safety, Independent Commission To Replace CYFD

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Gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland

From the Deb Haaland for Governor Campaign:

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Today, Deb Haaland, who is running to be the next governor of New Mexico, proposed a first-in-the-nation State Office of Community Safety, which would coordinate and deploy behavioral health and medical professionals to address the root causes of our public safety challenges and free up officers to tackle violent crime. The proposal came during her press conference releasing her full public safety agenda, which included a path to overhaul CYFD and replace it with an independent commission.  Read More

New Mexico Health Care Authority To Host Public Feedback Session On CARA Transition Wednesday April 1

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NMHCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority will host an online public feedback session Wednesday, April 1, to gather input on the transition of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) program to the agency. 

The session will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will focus on the upcoming transfer of CARA administration to the Health Care Authority, which is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026.

The session is intended to provide information about the transition and to hear directly from community members, partners and individuals with direct experience with the Read More

FBI: Zuni Man Pleads Guilty To Triple Homicide

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with the deaths of three individuals July 4, 2025. 

According to court documents, July 4, 2025, Willis Kylestewa, 42, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, drove while intoxicated with four passengers in a vehicle without working headlights. When law enforcement attempted a traffic stop, Kylestewa fled, speeding and swerving through traffic before losing control of the vehicle, which flipped and crashed. Kylestewa and three passengers were ejected from the vehicle and two died at the scene. A third passenger Read More

Zamora: Disaster Relief Was Meant For Fire Victims, Not FEMA Insiders

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By Rep. MARTIN ZAMORA
District 63
Candidate for Congressional District 03

When Congress created the Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon Fire compensation fund, the mission was simple: help New Mexico families rebuild after one of the worst disasters in state history. Homes were destroyed, land was lost, and entire livelihoods vanished overnight. The fund was meant to be a promise that victims would not be abandoned by their government.

Today, that promise is in jeopardy, and the people responsible for oversight have failed the folks they were charged with helping.

Investigative reporting has revealed Read More

Los Alamos County Launches Everbridge Emergency Alert System … Community Members Encouraged To Register Now

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has launched a new emergency notification system powered by Everbridge. With fire season right around the corner, this is an opportune time to sign up now to receive critical safety notifications.

“The decision to transition to Everbridge was made after careful evaluation and with the safety, security, and privacy of our community as the highest priorities,” Emergency Management Commander Beverley Simpson said. “While we understand that changing platforms may cause some frustration or inconvenience, this move ensures that the County continues to provide Read More

FBI: Dulce Man Charged After Violent Assault

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Dulce was man indicted on Federal Charges alleging he seriously injured another individual during an assault.  

According to court records, Oct. 27, 2025, Russell Alan Veneno, 50, an enrolled member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, assaulted John Doe with a table and a knife, and the assault resulted in serious bodily injury.

Veneno is federally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. If convicted, Veneno faces up to 10 years in prison.

First Assisting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent Read More

FBI: Gallup Man Arrested For Assault Causing Serious Injuries

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Gallup man is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking an adult victim inside a vehicle, causing serious facial injuries.

According to court documents, Dec. 31, 2025, Dennison Billy, Jr., 35, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, allegedly assaulted an adult victim while the victim was driving and Billy was in the passenger seat of a vehicle. Responding officers found Billy highly intoxicated in the passenger seat and the victim nearby with visible blood and multiple injuries, including facial trauma, bruising, and a swollen finger. The victim reported Read More

LAPD: Crash On East N.M. 502 Near Twin Tanks Area … Traffic Down To One Lane

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LAPD News:

Los Alamos Police have responded to a single vehicle crash on East N.M. 502 around mile marker 8 and the Twin Tanks area. The vehicle involved was a truck, and the driver was transported with unknown injuries. 

The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office has taken over the scene. 

Traffic is down to one lane and moving slowly. Expect traffic delays. Read More

LAPS And LAPD Team Up For Safety Town June 1–5

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LAPS News:

All children entering kindergarten in the fall are eligible to attend this year’s Safety Town being held rom 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. The program is limited to 100 participants. Go to https://forms.gle/rR4vtbaPJ3i6dQnd7 to complete the registration form.

Students will participate in hands-on activities, crafts, interactions with safety personnel, and safety situations to prepare for potential hazards they may encounter at school, at home or in the community.

Safety Town gives children the opportunity to: Read More