Public Safety

New Mexico State Police Arrest Suspect Wanted For Homicide In Illinois

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NMSP News:

QUAY COUNTY – On Nov. 4, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m., a New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officer was patrolling in Quay County when he was alerted by NMSP dispatch of a License Plate Reader (LPR) hit. The alert indicated a stolen vehicle from Illinois was traveling westbound on Interstate 40 near milepost 342. The vehicle was also connected to an ongoing homicide investigation being conducted by the Cicero Police Department in Illinois.

The NMSP officer located the vehicle and conducted a felony traffic stop on I-40 near milepost 345. The vehicle was occupied by two males, one being Read More

American Legion To Host Veterans’ Day Event Tuesday

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Tens of millions of Americans have served in the armed forces since the country’s founding. American Legion Post 90, together with other local organizations, invites the community to honor these Americans on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy image

COMMUNITY News:

American Legion Post 90 will host the annual Veterans’ Day event at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Ashley Pond Park.

Participating organizations include a variety of organizations, including VFW 8874, Los Alamos High School NJROTC, Scouts, Los Alamos Choral Society, Los Alamos County Fire Department, among others. Read More

New Mexico Health Care Authority & Administrative Office Of The Courts To Meet Under Behavioral Health Reform And Investment Act Nov. 12

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NMSC News:

The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce the fourth meeting of the Executive Committee established under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3) at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12.

The Committee continues to shape the structure, cadence, and regional implementation of this landmark legislation, bringing together all three branches of government and community stakeholders to transform behavioral health services statewide. Public participation is encouraged as we work together to build a stronger, more Read More

New Los Alamos Book Club Invites Public Participation

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Book cover of ‘Industry of Lies: Media, Academia, and the Israeli-Arab Conflict’. Courtesy image

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos community is invited to join a book discussion group sponsored by Stand With Us, an international, nonpartisan Israel education organization that inspires and educates people of all ages and backgrounds, challenges misinformation, and fights antisemitism.

This is a follow-up to the movie and discussion at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center on Oct. 9, where we showed the film “October H8te”. The group intends to educate about antisemitism and the Israeli-Arab Read More

New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources For Elderly Program To Host Free Virtual Legal Webinar Nov. 10

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NMSBF News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (“LREP”) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar starting at 11 a.m. MT, Nov. 10. This webinar will cover Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, probate, non-probate transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid.

New Mexico residents can register for this free webinar online at https://bit.ly/LREP-Nov-10 or by calling 505.797.6005 and providing their first and last name and email address. After registering, they will receive a confirmation Read More

Court Launches Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program In San Miguel, Mora, And Guadalupe Counties

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NMSC News:

LAS VEGAS — Courts may order outpatient behavioral health treatment for certain people under a new program serving San Miguel, Mora and Guadalupe counties.

The Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program offers help to people who repeatedly have failed to follow voluntary treatment for mental health disorders and been jailed or hospitalized. Family members, behavioral health providers and others can ask a district court to require qualifying individuals ages 18 and older to participate in community-based treatment. Decisions are made through a civil legal process that protects Read More

Enforcement Watch Alert: 175 Enforcement Actions Initiated & 45 Actions Resolved In October

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information about the Department’s enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety programs.

By making enforcement data accessible, Enforcement Watch reinforces NMED’s commitment to New Mexico residents for accountability and regulatory compliance statewide.

Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly updates Read More

Crucet – Food Is Our Love Language: Help Us Help Our Neighbors

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From Restaurateur & Chef Laura Crucet:

Dear Los Alamos Community,

Many of our neighbors are facing food insecurities and financial struggles due to government furloughs, layoffs and the reduction of food benefits. Pig & Fig, Beef & Leaf, and Sugar & Cream Cafes are partnering with NM Junior Foodies to collect grocery store gift cards and direct donations for LA Cares.

We will match every dollar donated up to $5,000. Donors will receive a restaurant e-gift card of 10% of their donation as a thank you for their contribution. You can drop off grocery gift cards at any of our locations Read More

NM Supreme Court Upholds Convictions In Fatal Shooting Of Convenience Store Clerk In Otero County

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COURT News:

The state Supreme Court today affirmed the convictions of Joseph Sanders for first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery in the fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk in the Otero County community of Weed in 2023. 

Click here for the Court’s nonprecedential decision in State v. Sanders, S-1-SC-40725.

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