Public Safety

NMDOH: Plague Case Reported In Bernalillo County

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports a case of plague in a 77-year-old man from Bernalillo County, the second case of the year.

The man was hospitalized and has since been discharged. There have been no deaths from plague in 2025.

Plague is a bacterial disease of rodents and is generally transmitted to humans through the bites of infected fleas, but can also be transmitted by direct contact with infected animals, including rodents, wildlife and pets.

“The bacterium that causes plague can be found in wild rodents and their fleas throughout New Mexico,” said Read More

County Council To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Ordinance That Would Prohibit Feeding Wild Animals Sept. 30

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Community encouraged to attend public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 30, on a proposed ordinance that would prohibit feeding wild animals within County limits. Courtesy/LAC 

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, on a proposed ordinance that would prohibit feeding wild animals within County limits (with an exception for songbirds and pollinators).

While feeding wildlife may feel helpful, it can actually cause problems—like attracting animals into neighborhoods, spreading disease, damaging property, and making wildlife lose their Read More

FBI Returns Historic ‘Villa De Santa Fe’ Map To Mexico

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FBI News:

Today, the FBI returned a historic map titled “Villa de Santa Fe” to the Government of Mexico during a ceremony in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The map had been reported stolen in 2011.

“On behalf of the FBI, it is my honor to return this historical artifact to the people of Mexico,” said Justin A. Garris, special agent in charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office. “The FBI is committed to returning stolen art and other objects of cultural and historical significance to the communities to which they belong.”

Patricia Pinzón, Consul of Mexico in Albuquerque, emphasized the Government Read More

New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association Elects Officers

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COURT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association has re-elected its president and other officers for one-year terms and filled three vacancies on its board.

The association also donated $2,000 and collected $1,850 in donations from individual judges for a flooding relief drive in Ruidoso. The $3,850 was used to purchase household items needed by people affected by flooding in the Lincoln County community.

“As judges we serve the people of New Mexico and want to do our part to help the community and residents of Ruidoso recover as quickly as possible from the devastating recent Read More

DEA Launches Operation Vape Trail To Crack Down On Illegal Substances Found In Vape Shops

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sept. 22., the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the results of a week-long operational enforcement action as part of a whole-of-government initiative aimed at removing dangerous and illegal vaping substances from communities across America. During the operation, DEA seized more than 2.3 million vape devices and cartridges and more than 100 weapons since Sept.15, 2025.

“This operation underscores our commitment to protecting Americans from dangerous, deadly, and illegal substances that threaten public safety and national security,” Administrator Read More

Season 5 Of Awkward Conversation Launches Sept. 24

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, in partnership with the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, will release Season 5 of the video podcast Awkward Conversations on Sept. 24, 2025.

The unscripted Season 5 of Awkward Conversations is once again hosted by Jodie Sweetin (Full House, Fuller House) and will feature twenty-one weekly video podcasts on the Elks Drug Awareness Prevention YouTube channel through March 26, 2026.

Watch the trailer for Awkward Conversations, Season 5

Each week Jodie is joined by Amy McCarthy, Director of Clinical Social Work, Read More

McQuiston: A Friendly Reminder About Back-To-School & Distracted Driving…

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency 
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963 
School’s back, which means the roads look a little different. More buses. More parents rushing through drop-off lines. And more kids crossing streets with backpacks bouncing behind them.
That also means one thing: this is the worst possible time to be distracted behind the wheel.
Distraction Isn’t Just Phones
We all think of texting when we hear “distracted driving.” But honestly, it’s anything that pulls your eyes, hands, or brain away from the road. That “quick reply” at a red light, the coffee lid that won’t stay on,
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Public Invited To Coffee With A Cop At Ruby K’s Sept. 25

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) invites community members to join them for Coffee with A Cop, a unique opportunity to connect with local law enforcement. The event will be held on Thursday, September 25th, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Ruby K’s Bagel Cafe, located at 1789 Central Avenue.

Coffee With a Cop offers a casual setting for citizens, business owners, and visitors to engage in meaningful conversations with police officers. This initiative aims to build bridges and foster trust between law enforcement and the community by discussing issues and learning from one another. Read More

Luján Applauds Senate Passage Of Major Bipartisan Bill To Address Fentanyl Crisis

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauded the unanimous Senate passage of legislation to reauthorize the SUPPORT Act – a landmark federal investment to combat the fentanyl crisis through addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement efforts. The bipartisan package of fentanyl prevention bills, led by U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law.

Originally enacted in 2018, the SUPPORT Act represents the foundation of the federal response to the opioid epidemic and fentanyl crisis. Read More