Public Safety

FBI: Taos Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Brutal 2019 Double Homicide

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Taos man was sentenced to life in prison for the June 2019 killings of two members of the Taos Pueblo.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Joshua Gonzales, 39, a non-Indian, murdered John Doe 1 and his father, John Doe 2, both enrolled members of the Taos Pueblo, inside John Doe 1’s residence.

The evidence established that Gonzales repeatedly bludgeoned both victims with a wooden table leg, causing catastrophic head injuries and multiple skull fractures. After killing the men, Gonzales dragged their Read More

Work To Continue On Camp May Road Jan. 20-22

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COUNTY News:

While Los Alamos County and contractor DUB-L-EE had planned to pause road and utility work on Camp May Road starting Friday, that plan is being revised to include a road closure from Tuesday through Thursday of next week, Jan. 20-22.

Work on the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project (JMFPP) began last April and with unseasonably warm temperatures, the winter pause that was originally scheduled for Dec. 1 hasn’t yet been necessary.

This project includes installation of waterlines and conduit for electric and fiber lines up to Pajarito Mountain.

On a related note, Pajarito Mountain’s Read More

FBI: Former U.S. Navy SEAL Convicted Of Transporting Explosives Purchased In New Mexico To Throw At Law Enforcement During Protests

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Former U.S. Navy SEAL Gregory Vandenberg wearing a t-shirt bearing the word ‘AMALEK,’ a term meaning ‘destroyer of Jews’ at the travel center near Lordsburg on June 12, 2025. Courtesy/FBI

Former U.S. Navy SEAL Gregory Vandenberg, right, at the travel center near Lordsburg on June 12, 2025. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

  • Evidence Reflected Violent Extremist Beliefs and Deep Hostility Toward the U.S. Government

ALBUQUERQUE – After a five-day jury trial and approximately three hours of deliberation, a federal jury convicted Gregory Vandenberg, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, of intending to use explosives Read More

New Mexico Senate Republican Leader Reacts To ICE ‘Banning’ Proposals Expected In Upcoming 30-Day Legislative Session

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Senate Republican Leader Bill Sharer

From New Mexico Senate Republican Leadership Office:

SANTA FE – Recently, Democrat Leadership in the New Mexico House of Representatives and Senate have signaled their intentions to introduce – and pass – legislation that would prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from contracting with local governments.

Specifically, this legislation would terminate contracts for ICE detention facilities operating in New Mexico. Currently, our state has three federal detention facilities that contract with ICE and employ hundreds of New Mexicans. Read More

Rep. Joseph Sanchez Introduces Legislation To Tackle New Mexico’s Chronic Shortage Of Health Care Providers

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Rep. Joseph Sanchez

New Mexico House of Representatives News:

SANTA FE – Dist. 40 Rep. Joseph Sanchez, D-Colfax, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel & Taos, has introduced legislation to tackle New Mexico’s chronic shortage of health care providers.

The Medical Recruitment Provider Trust Bill would ensure that every New Mexican has access to medical care through either a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.

Many New Mexico residents struggle to access basic health care because of a shortage of doctors, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses and midwives, especially Read More

Gubernatorial Candidate Bregman On Legislative Session

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Sam Bregman

By SAM BREGMAN
Gubernatorial Candidate
New Mexico

As the Governor and Legislature prepare for New Mexico’s annual legislative session, their two priorities should be clear: protecting New Mexicans from the consequences of the Trump Administration’s policies and safeguarding the health, education, and public safety of every child and family in our state.

The Governor and Legislature took important action by passing emergency funding to address federal healthcare cuts enacted by Trump and the GOP. They also passed free universal child care, easing financial pressure on thousands

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How To Avoid AI Scams: Share Your Thoughts!

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LADP News:

AI is making scams easier to create and harder to spot.

From deepfake videos and phone calls, scams now look and sound alarmingly real.

Scroll to learn:

  • The biggest red flags
  • Common AI-powered scam tactics
  • Simple steps to protect yourself and others

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  • Pause. Verify. Don’t rush.
  • Scammers rely on speed – not facts.
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Judge Allen Swears In UNM-LA Advisory Board Members

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Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen after she swore in newly elected University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board members from left, David Hampton, Conner Tharp and Andrew Wright on Monday evening at the college. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen swears in newly elected UNM-LA Advisory Board member David Hampton Monday evening at the college. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen swears in newly elected UNM-LA Advisory Board member Andrew Wright Monday evening at the college. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Wanted By FBI: Bonifacio Francisco Silva

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FBI News:

The FBI-Albuquerque Office is seeking information from the public. Bonifacio Francisco Silva is wanted for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of a male victim that took place on the Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico, on Jan. 9, 2026.

On Jan. 10, 2026, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Silva in the United States District Court, District of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, after he was charged with Second Degree Murder, and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence.

Silva has ties to Bosque Farms, New Mexico, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

If you have any Read More

Scenes Of Peaceful Protest Organized Primarily With The Message To ‘Keep ICE Out’ Of Los Alamos

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The scene today of a peaceful protest organized primarily with the message to ‘keep ICE out’ of Los Alamos, which drew some 130 people to Ashley Pond Park and along Trinity Drive. Photo by Judy McKenzie

Another scene of the protest today primarily expressing anti-ICE sentiments along Trinity Drive. Photo by Judy McKenzie

Another scene of the protest today primarily expressing anti-ICE sentiments along Trinity Drive. Photo by Judy McKenzie

Another scene of the protest today primarily expressing anti-ICE sentiments along Trinity Drive. Photo by Judy McKenzie

Another scene of the protest Read More