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Los Alamos Police Department Gains Three New Officers

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Cpl. Adam Archuleta is sworn in by Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor to the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) Friday morning at the Justice Center. Cpl. Archuleta was among the three new officers participating in the ceremony. Police Chief Dino Sgambellone commented that these new hires continue the police department’s successful hiring streak.‘We’re really happy to have these three officers (join us) today …,’ he said. Speaking to the Los Alamos Daily Post, Archuleta said he is ‘looking forward to working here’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

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Albuquerque FBI: Man Gets 96 Months For Assaulting Baby

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Arizona man was sentenced to 96 months in prison for the assault of a one-month-old baby.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, in Oct. 2022, Logan Nelson, 22, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted a one-month-old baby multiple times. As a result of the final incident on Oct. 15, 2022, the baby suffered an ulna fracture on their left arm and multiple other fractures in the legs and ribs.

Nelson subsequently pled guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Upon his release from prison, Nelson will be subject to three Read More

FBI: Pojoaque Man Pleads Guilty To Abusing A Minor

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Pojoaque man pleaded guilty to a count of sexually abusing a child over a period of several months.

According to court documents, between December 2021, and February 2022, Alexander John Duran, 31, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Pojoaque, engaged in a sexual act with a child under the age of 12.

Duran pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact and upon conviction will receive 14 years in federal prison. Upon his release from prison, Duran will be subject to no less than five years of supervised release up to life and must register as a sex offender.

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FBI: Three Individuals Indicted On Federal Charges Related To 2020 Unsolved Murder Of Zachariah Juwaun Shorty

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Three individuals have been indicted on federal charges related to the murder of Zachariah Juwaun Shorty that occurred in Nenahnezad, N.M., on July 21, 2020.

Shorty was found deceased on July 25, 2020, on a dirt pathway in a field in Nenahnezad on the Navajo Nation. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

The case remained unsolved for years before Special Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation made a recent breakthrough.

According to court documents, Austin Begay, 31, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, used a semiautomatic pistol to shoot and kill Shorty, Read More

Local Officials Express Gratitude For Community

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By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

A sense of gratitude comes to mind on this Thanksgiving Eve 2025. When local leaders model gratitude, it sets a positive tone for the entire community, encouraging others to act with appreciation.

Research shows that gratitude has measurable benefits for both mental and physical health, which benefits the community as a whole. Gratitude also fosters stronger relationships, encourages public involvement, and promotes a more positive and resilient community.

Because practicing and promoting gratitude Read More

Los Alamos High School Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit Class Conducts Interviews At Justice Center

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Los Alamos High School students from English Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class interview the Honorable Los Alamos County Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen in her office recently at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Los Alamos High School students from English Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class interview the Honorable Los Alamos County Magistrate Court Judge Catherine E. Taylor in her courtroom recently at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

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Albuquerque FBI Division Announces 2026 Citizen’s Academy, Nominations Due Dec. 19

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FBI News:

Have you ever wondered how the FBI solves a case? Want to hear about the work agents, analysts, and FBI staff are doing across New Mexico? Special Agent in Charge of the Albuquerque Division, Justin A. Garris, welcomes business, civic, and faith-based community leaders to apply for FBI Albuquerque’s Citizens Academy program, where we will give participants a first-hand look into life at the FBI.

“The FBI’s Citizens Academy provides an incredible opportunity for members of the community to better understand the day-to-day work of the FBI and partner with us in keeping New Mexico Read More

FBI: Wanted Justin Aguino For Pretrial Release Violation

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FBI News:

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Justin Aguino.

On Feb. 26, 2020, Justin Aguino allegedly used his position as an officer with the Ohkay Owingeh Police Department in New Mexico, to impede a federal grand jury investigation by disclosing information about an ongoing investigation being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and the Drug Enforcement Administration to an individual outside of the investigation.

Then, on May 24, 2022, while working for the Pojoaque Police Department in New Mexico, Aguino was confronted by Read More

FBI Offers Up To $2,000 Reward For Information Regarding Bank Robbery On Albuquerque’s West Side

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The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department seek the public’s help to identify this man who robbed the Bank of America at 2601 Coors Blvd. NW, at approximately 4:10 p.m. Nov. 20 in Albuquerque. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who robbed the Bank of America at 2601 Coors Blvd NW, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.

Suspect description:

  • Race: Hispanic or White
  • Height: approximately 5’6”
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Clothing: Black beanie hat, a dark colored plaid long-sleeve shirt, a black and white polka dot/striped
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FBI Continues To Dedicate Resources To Address Violent Crime In Indian Country Through ‘Operation Not Forgotten’

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FBI News:’

In 2023, Operation Not Forgotten began as an FBI initiative to surge investigative, intelligence, and victim service support to Indian Country offices to assist with unresolved violent crime cases, with a priority placed on cases involving violence against women and children.

Along with the FBI’s broader violent crime mission, Operation Not Forgotten emphasizes the FBI’s continued dedication to addressing violence impacting Indian country, including missing or murdered indigenous persons (MMIP).

The FBI is committed to maintaining close collaboration with our Read More