Public Safety

Luján Meets With Officials, Highlights Federal Funding Secured For Local Communities, Holds RECA Outreach

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Sen. Ben Ray Luján on Tuesday visited the Amador Health Center in Las Cruces to meet with the center’s leadership and celebrate federal funding secured for the facility. Courtesy/BRL Office

STATE News:

LAS CRUCES — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) held a series of events this week where he met with local leaders, engaged with local community members, and highlighted federal funding he secured to support health care, strengthen broadband access, and bolster infrastructure in the Las Cruces region. Sen. Lujan also led a public outreach forum to raise awareness about expanded compensation available Read More

Republican Party Of New Mexico Addresses Suspected Assassination Attempt This Morning At Mar-a-Lago  

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RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela

RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela released the following statement on the shooting and suspected assassination attempt on President Donald Trump this morning at his Mar-a-Lago home:

“The Republican Party of New Mexico is thankful for the heroes in our U.S. Secret Service and all law enforcement who keep our country, and our President safe,” Chairwoman Barela said. “Political violence, in all its forms, has no place here, and we are thankful whatever harm this person intended was stopped before anyone was hurt. Read More

McQuiston: Why ‘State Minimum’ Coverage Is Rarely Enough

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

A lot of people buy car insurance the same way they buy a phone charger. They want it to work. They want it to be legal. And they don’t want to overpay.

That’s exactly why “state minimum” coverage exists. It’s the lowest amount of insurance you’re allowed to carry in your state and still drive legally.

But here’s the problem:

  • State minimum coverage is designed to meet the law — not to protect your life.
    • And those are two very different goals.
  • What “state minimum” really means
    • State minimum coverage is the bare minimum liability
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La Vista Church Of The Nazarene Upgrades ‘Little Free Pantry’ & Dedicates Another For Basic Hygiene Products

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Members of La Vista Church of the Nazarene gather around their new upgraded food pantry and their repurposed Hygiene Pantry at 15 Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Courtesy photo


The newly upgraded food pantry at La Vista Church of the Nazarene at 15 Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Courtesy photo

By Pastor James Byerly
La Vista Church of the Nazarene

La Vista Church of the Nazarene has provided a “Little Free Pantry” for the White Rock community for several years and has watched the pantry grow in use.

As the need has grown, we have upgraded it to a larger food pantry. With the new, larger pantry in place, Read More

New Mexico Democratic Party Headquarters Burglarized

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Damage at Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Headquarters Thursday in Albuquerque. Courtesy/DPNM

Scene of break-in damage at DPNM Headquarters early Thursday morning in Albuquerque. Courtesy/DPNM

DPNM News:

Around 5 a.m. Thursday, the Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Headquarters at 4013 Silver Ave. SE in Albuquerque was broken into and burglarized. Security footage from DPNM cameras and a nearby business showed that an individual smashed through the front door, entered the office, grabbed a handful of items, and then ran off.

Staff discovered the break-in upon showing up for Read More

County Issues Traffic Advisory On Crane Transport Through Town To Los Alamos Golf Course Set For Monday

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Map showing crane activity scheduled for Monday in the parking lot at Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

As part of the HVAC upgrade project at the Los Alamos Golf Course Clubhouse, a 50-ton crane will travel through town on Monday, Feb. 23.

The crane’s route will follow N.M. 502/East Road to Trinity Drive and Diamond Drive, arriving at 4244 Diamond Dr. Movement is scheduled between noon and 1 p.m. Monday.

The east end of the Los Alamos Golf Course parking lot will be closed from noon to 5 p.m. to accommodate crane operations. All crane activity will remain within the east parking lot Read More

FBI: Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms Charge For Opening Fire On Occupants Of Fleeing Vehicle

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man pleaded guilty to a federal firearms offense after pointing a handgun at occupants of a vehicle and opening fire as they attempted to flee.

According to court documents, on Aug. 1, 2025, Bryson Chee, 43, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, arrived at a residence in Shiprock as a passenger in a vehicle with two others. After exiting the vehicle, Chee retrieved a handgun, pointed it at the occupants, and began shooting as they attempted to drive away.

Chee pleaded guilty to using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Read More

Legislation To Eliminate Surprise Facility Fees For Routine Medical Care Heads To Governor’s Desk

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NMHCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate passed a bill today to eliminate facility fees—extra charges separate from doctors’ bills—for routine outpatient services, sending the measure to the governor’s desk for signature.

House Bill 306, sponsored by House Majority Leader Reena Szczepanski, and Sen. Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics, both Santa Fe Democrats, cleared the Senate on a bipartisan 39-0 vote.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the bill would prohibit hospitals and health systems from charging facility fees directly to patients for preventative outpatient care, outpatient vaccination Read More

Rio De Chama Acequia Association To Host Community Listening Session Saturday At Chamita Community Center

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Members of the Rio de Chama Acequia Association (RCAA) spent Thursday afternoon at Hernandez Elementary School teaching second graders about Acequias. Rick Martinez, center, and RCAA Youth Leader Javier Vigil. is our youth leader and is following a model shared by the New Mexico Acequia Association.

RCAA Youth Leader Javier Vigil on Thursday afternoon at Hernandez Elementary School, teaching second graders about Acequias following a model shared by the New Mexico Acequia Association. Courtesy/RCAA

RCAA News:

The Lower Rio Chama Watershed Project, led by the Rio de Chama Acequia Association Read More

McQuiston: Why Most People’s Headrests Are Set Wrong … And It Matters!

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Most people adjust their seat… their mirrors… maybe the steering wheel…
And then never touch the headrest again.
But here’s the thing: your headrest isn’t for comfort.
It’s a safety device — and when it’s set wrong, it can make a crash much worse, even at lower speeds.
This is one of those small details that almost nobody talks about, but it can seriously affect your risk of neck injury.
What a Headrest Actually Does (Most People Think It’s Just a Pillow)
A headrest is designed to prevent a specific injury during a crash:
  • Whiplash
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