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AG Balderas Warns New Mexicans Of Online Phishing Scam Targeting Personal Bank Accounts

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 12, 2018
Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Tuesday, Attorney General Hector Balderas cautioned New Mexico consumers not to submit their banking information over the internet—unless consumers have initiated contact with the bank.
 
The advisory came after the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General received several reports of scammers receiving banking account numbers through ‘phishing’ for information on a banking website.
 
“New Mexicans need to be aware of potential scammers doing everything they can to take their hard-earned money,” Balderas
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CAPTURED: Absconder Johnny Black Behind Bars

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 11, 2018

Absconder Johnny Black

NMSP News:

Santa Ana Pueblo – Around noon July 11 fugitive Johnny Black was spotted near Warrior Fuel on US 550 in Bernalillo by a Santa Ana Tribal Police officer.

Black was successfully taken into custody and arrested by the Santa Ana Tribal Police.

The New Mexico State Police would like to thank the public for its patience and assistance as officers worked to bring this dangerous fugitive into custody.

New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau continues to investigate this case with no new information available at this time. Read More

Los Alamos County Officials Announce Washington Trip To Address Triad Taxability Issue

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 11, 2018

Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz and Vice Chair Chris Chandler discuss their itinerary for their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. Also traveling are fellow Councilor Morrie Pongratz and County Manager Harry Burgess. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Just 24 hours ahead of its special session on the budget impact of Triad National Security, LLC taking over the Los Alamos National Laboratory management and operating contract, Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved travel Read More

Governor Signs Executive Order To Improve New Mexico’s Occupational Licensing System

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 11, 2018
Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
CLOVIS ― Tuesday, Gov. Susana Martinez was joined by Air Force Officials, at Cannon Air Force Base, to sign an executive order that creates economic and employment opportunities for New Mexicans by ensuring occupational license requirements are not overly burdensome for individuals and businesses, as well as eliminating outdated regulations and aligning best practices across the state’s licensing bodies.
 
The executive order also contains specific provisions to aid military families stationed in the state.​
 
“Our men and
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SFNF: Wildhorse Fire Update

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 11, 2018
SFNF Wildhorse Fire Update:
 
Start Date: July 8
 
Cause: Lightning
 
Size: 7 acres
 
Location: Chama Wilderness Area of the Coyote Ranger District – Santa Fe National Forest
 
Containment: 0%
 
Fuel: ponderosa pine, pinyon, oak brush and grass
 
Weather: Cloudy and rainy
 
Situation: Minimal fire behavior. Resources pulled from fire due to incoming weather – heavy rains and lightning. Smoke is visible from Llaves, Gallina, Abiquiu from highway 112, and roads 96, 84, 8, 151, 6, 7 and 77.
 
Smoke/Air Quality: Smoke impact
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Rio Grande Chapter Of Sierra Club Endorses Christine Chandler For House Dist. 43

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 11, 2018
Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler
 
SIERRA CLUB News:
 
SANTA FE ― The Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club has announced its endorsement of Christine Chandler of Los Alamos for House Dist. 43.
 
Chandler recently won the Democratic primary and will face Republican Lisa Shin of Los Alamos in the general election this November.
 
“I have been an avid outdoor enthusiast and animal lover my entire life and am committed to addressing the serious threats to our water, open spaces, and wildlife,” Chandler said. “We can and must do more to protect our communities from fires and
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Palace Of The Governors Closing For Six Months

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 11, 2018
Palace remodel. Courtesy photo
 
Native American vendors on the Palace portal. Courtesy photo
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― The historic Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe will close to the public for six months beginning in August as the next phase of the multi-year remodeling project commences.
 
The remodeling project began in 2016-2017 with new exterior stucco and plaster. The New Mexico History Museum, the Palace Press, the History Library and Photo Archives remain open throughout the duration of the Palace closure.
 
The Palace will close Aug. 1 for the installation
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NMSP: Reward Offered For Johnny Black

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 11, 2018
Johnny Black is on the lam. Courtesy/NMSP
 
NMSP News:
 
Santa Fe Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the capture and arrest of Johnny Black. Anyone with information will remain completely anonymous.
 
The New Mexico State Police is actively searching for Black, 32, of Pojoaque. Black is wanted for shooing at a State Police officer June 25 in Espanola, and shooting at a Rio Arriba County Deputy a week prior.
 
Black is 5’10” tall weighing 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He has “Death Before Dishonor”
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Weekly Fishing Report: July 11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 11, 2018
By GEORGE MORSE
Los Alamos Daily Post
Sports and Outdoors
 
Anglers have some good news to celebrate this week. Santa Fe National Forest lifted its closure July 9 and all outdoor activities like fishing, hiking and camping are now permitted again on Santa Fe National Forest lands. The closure had been enacted June 1 because of the extreme fire conditions due to the hot and dry weather. Recent rainfall and the start of the summer monsoon season prompted the reopening of Santa Fe National Forest.
 
Carson National Forest, which had closed its lands June 27 due to the extreme fire danger,
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FBI: James C. Langenberg Named Special Agent In Charge Of Albuquerque Field Office

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 11, 2018

James C. Langenberg

FBI News:

FBI Director Christopher Wray has named James C. Langenberg as special agent in charge of the Albuquerque Field Office. Mr. Langenberg most recently served as the chief of the External Audits and Compliance Section in the Inspection Division at FBI Headquarters (FBIHQ).

Mr. Langenberg entered on duty with the FBI in 1996, and was first assigned to the Albuquerque Field Office, where he investigated white collar crime, counterintelligence, and violent crime and major offender matters. He was a member of the Albuquerque SWAT team, a certified sniper, and served

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