FBI Issues Poster In Navajo And Offers Reward For Information In Amy Lynn Hanson Homicide
Anyone with information about Amy Lynn Hanson’s death is asked to call the FBI at 505.889.1300 or visit tips.fbi.gov.
FBI News:
The FBI has released a poster in the Navajo language to remind the public the agency is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the 2014 death of Amy Lynn Hanson.
Hanson, who lived in Tohatchi, New Mexico, was last seen alive two days before her body was found Nov. 30, 2014 in an arroyo at State Route 602 and Blue Medicine Well Road in Red Rock, on the Navajo Nation.
The cause of death was blunt Read More
NMAA Launches Mental Health Awareness Initiative
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) has announced a Mental Health Awareness Campaign for the 2020-2021 school year.
The NMAA recognizes a need to increase the attention given to mental health among all New Mexico students.
“Now, more than ever, it’s so important to promote the mental, social and emotional well-being of our students and direct them to the resources they may need,” NMAA Executive Director Sally Marquez said.
The initiative kicks off today with a message of support from Lt. Gov. Howie Morales.
“I’m proud to partner with the New Mexico Activities Read More
Chart 170: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 31
Overall COVID-19 risk by state. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom, and contacts traced in each state. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Eli Ben-NaimSmoke From Medio Fire May Increase As Burnouts Resume
SFNF News:
Today, firefighters are working together to determine the best conditions, timing and location to bring the fire to the handline on the western side of the Medio Fire.
Smoke may become increasingly visible as firefighters attempt to resume these critical burnout operations.
Lightning sparked the Medio Fire Aug. 17 on the Rio en Medio Trail in the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, about 7 miles north of Santa Fe. The fire is burning dry mixed conifer, ponderosa pine and has consumed 3,453 acres and is 55 percent contained with 255 personnel on the job.
As it warms Read More
Case Of Albuquerque Felon Suspected Of Possession Of Firearm Under Investigation As Part Of Operation Legend
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Eduardo “Lalo” Aguilar, 31, of Albuquerque made an initial appearance Aug. 20 on gun charges in federal court before a detention hearing Aug. 24, at which the Court concluded that he must be detained pending trial.
Aguilar has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF), working in conjunction with investigators from the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, arrested Aguilar Aug. 13.
According to a criminal complaint, while executing a warrant Read More
New Mexico Office Of Public Defender Supports Class Action Lawsuit Calling For Immediate Coronavirus Safety In Prisons
LOPD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender strongly supports the pro bono lawsuit filed Aug. 24 by local and international law firms on behalf of people incarcerated in state prisons.
The suit seeks to improve prison coronavirus safety measures as soon as possible to prevent further deaths of inmates and community spread. It does not seek monetary damages.
“A huge number of incarcerated New Mexicans are current or former LOPD clients,” Chief Public Defender Bennett Baur said. “When we as a community incarcerate people, we have a legal and ethical obligation for their Read More
Hampton: Regional Broadband Access, Is It Time To Share?
By DAVID HAMPTON
Republican Candidate
District 43 State Representative
COVID-19 has shined a light on the importance of broadband internet access for those who have school age children or who now work from home.
Broadband access in rural areas has been a critical need for years, and now even more so. Unfortunately, approximately 25 percent of New Mexicans live in areas of the state without broadband access, many in counties near Los Alamos.
There are several ways to remedy this.
One way is to apply for one of the USDA grants like Penasco, Grants and Eastern New Mexico are currently taking advantage Read More
Kiwanis K-Kids Read To Support African Library Project
Barranca 5th grader Damian Scammell spent time reading for three weeks in July as part of the in ‘Together We Read’ summer reading program sponsored by the African Library Project. Courtesy photo
Aspen 2nd grader Evan Guerrero spent time reading for three weeks in July as part of the in ‘Together We Read’ summer reading program sponsored by the African Library Project. Courtesy photo
Since late 2016, Los Alamos has collected, packed, and funded the shipping of more than 40,000 children’s books, enough for 40 school libraries of 1,000 books each in Africa. Courtesy photo
By SHARON ALLEN
K-Kids Read More
Recent Rainstorms Allow Medio Fire Crews To Begin Repairs
SFNF News:
Intermittent rain over the past few days continues to delay planned burnout operations to secure the western side of the Medio Fire area, now 55 percent contained. Until fuels have dried out, crews are shifting their efforts to suppression repair.
The recent rain has both helped and hindered operations on the Medio Fire, sparked by lightning Aug. 17 on the Rio en Medio Trail in the Española Ranger District. Fire intensity has been reduced across the fire and has given crews an opportunity to begin suppression repair efforts. At the same time, the increased moisture has further delayed Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,283 With 1 More Deaths And 12,913 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 107 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 1 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 28 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 6 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 18 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Lincoln County
- 1 new case in Luna County
New Mexico [External Sources]
- Mitch's Kentucky outshines New Mexico for once | Local News | santafenewmexican.com - Santa Fe New Mexican
- New Mexico United to host MLS team in US Open Cup - KRQE News 13
- Montana State women further bolster backcourt with New Mexico transfer Hannah Robbins - Montana Sports
- Hannah Robbins transfers from New Mexico to Montana State - The Montana Standard
- Warm for western New Mexico, cloudy and cool east - KOAT New Mexico
- The United Family donates more than 50,000 pounds of apples across Texas and New Mexico as part of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program - KCBD
