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Deb Haaland Issues Statement On Protecting New Mexicans From Potential ICE Violence, Ensuring Local Law Enforcement Can Focus On Protecting Against Violent Crime

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Deb Haaland

From the Deb Haaland for Governor Campaign:

ALBUQUERQUE – Deb Haaland released the following statement to protect New Mexicans following ICE shooting an unarmed civilian in Minnesota:

“The violence over the last few days due to ICE only adds to the fear that communities have experienced since President Trump entered the White House. A woman is dead, a 6-year-old and his siblings are without a mom on top of the thousands of children who have lost their parents during these dark days in our country. This overreach isn’t isolated – it happened in Portland just yesterday and in black and Read More

FBI: Reward For Information Regarding Bank Robbery On Albuquerque’s West Side

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Image of suspect. 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 11:25 a.m., Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.

Suspect description:

  • Race: White
  • Age: approximately 60-70 years old
  • Eyes: Blue
  • Clothing: Yellow construction vest, a black hoodie with the hood up and maroon sleeves, a blue surgical mask, and blue jeans.

The suspect entered the bank, implied he had a bomb, and demanded cash from a teller who handed over an undisclosed amount of money to the robber.

The FBI is Read More

Police Close All Lanes Of St. Francis Dr. Between N.M. 599 And Alamo Drive In Santa Fe

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SANTA FE News:
Emergency Msg: All Lanes of St. Francis Dr. between NM599 & Alamo Dr. are closed due to police activity.  People in the closure area need to shelter indoors.
A large police presence will be in the area.
Police are investigating report of an armed person who discharged a firearm in the area of the Santa Fe Spa (786 Calle Mejia).
If you are in the area, please shelter indoors.  If you need immediate assistance from police, please contact Dispatch at 505 428-3710 or 911 in an emergency.
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NMSP: Burglary Probe In 2024 Ruidoso Fires Nets Arrest

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NMSP News:

RUIDOSO — During the 2024 Ruidoso fires, agents with the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB) assisted NMSP uniform personnel with evacuations, roadblocks, and other assigned public safety missions in the affected area.

While operating in Ruidoso, CSB agents encountered a burglary in progress at Johnston Jewelry, at 1304 Sudderth Drive. The business exhibited clear signs of forced entry, including a broken window and damaged display cases.

While on scene, CSB agents observed multiple items of evidentiary value inside the business, including the hammer Read More

Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland Holds Roundtable With Southern New Mexico Law Enforcement Officials

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Deb Haaland

From the Deb Haaland for Governor Campaign:

          • “Event is part of Haaland’s commitment to addressing public safety, fentanyl crisis, and officer recruitment.”

LAS CRUCES – Deb Haaland, candidate for governor, hosted a round table on Dec. 17 with police chiefs, police lieutenants, marshals, and sheriffs from across southern New Mexico.

Haaland knows that New Mexicans don’t feel safe — and that needs to change. She was briefed by officials on managing staffing shortages and resources, drug trafficking, repeat offenders, and juvenile crime. She outlined key solutions including Read More

FBI: Shiprock Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man has been charged after authorities say he beat a woman to death following a day of drinking.

According to court documents, Nov. 15, 2025, Harlan Joe, 21, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, beat Jane Doe to death at a residence in Shiprock, New Mexico after a day of drinking. When officers arrived at the residence, they found Jane Doe deceased outside the house with obvious signs of abuse and trauma and immediately detained Joe. During a subsequent interview, Joe stated that he had known what he was doing and that it was wrong.

Joe is charged with second degree Read More

FBI: Texas Man Pleads Guilty To COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme In New Mexico

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Texas man pleaded guilty to federal charges after admitting he fraudulently filed unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico using stolen identities to obtain federally funded COVID-19 relief benefits.

According to court documents, from July 2020 through February 2021, Marc Long, 46, devised and carried out a scheme to defraud the United States and financial institutions by submitting fraudulent unemployment insurance claims funded by federal COVID 19 relief programs. While residing in Texas, Long used the names and personally identifiable information Read More

The Experience & Story Of LAPD Cpl. Joseph Robinson

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Cpl. Joseph Robinson with students in LAHS Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class. Courtesy/LAPS

By Emmitt Tibbitts
Los Alamos High School
Sports Lit Class Student

As part of my Sports Literature class, my group and I walked to the courthouse and interviewed Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) Cpl. Joseph Robinson. Fittingly, we found out that one of his favorite things about being a police officer is getting to interact with the public.

Before becoming a police officer (right out of high school), Robinson worked as a mechanic for some time. Later, he moved to Los Angeles for about six years Read More

LAPD Cmdr. Brent Hudspeth Gives Advice To LAHS Students

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Cmdr. Brent Hudspeth with LAHS Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Literature students. Courtesy/LAPS

By Rylee Gramer and Peyton Labonty
Los Alamos High School
Sports Literature Students

A few weeks ago, we interviewed Los Alamos Police Department Cmdr. Brent Hudspeth at the Los Alamos County Courthouse. Hudspeth is a tall man with brown eyes. We learned that he has a wife and a baby boy named Sebastian.

During the interview, we also found out more about his life and how he came to be a police commander in Los Alamos.

He grew up in Farmington but later moved to Los Alamos. According to him, his childhood Read More

FBI: Taos Pueblo Man Charged For Hatchet Assault

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Taos Pueblo man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly attacking another man with hatchets.

According to court documents, Aug. 6, 2025, Joe Daniel Gomez, 49, an enrolled member of the Taos Pueblo, allegedly assaulted John Doe with two hatchets, which caused Doe to suffer serious bodily injury.

Gomez is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. He will remain in a halfway house pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled. If convicted, Gomez faces up to 10 years in prison.

Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison Read More