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Woman accused of stealing $4,000, blank checks from business
FARMINGTON — A woman is accused of a stealing $4,000 and blank checks from a Farmington business where she was friends with employees and management. Hortencia Gutierrez, 30, is accused of non-residential burglary along with larceny, according to court records. She is accused of stealing $4,000 in cash and blank checks from Homes Direct at 2190 Bloomfield Highway on or around Oct. 2 using keys from the business, according to the probable cause statement.
"Fake news", silence, sourire: la parole aux vaincus des élections communales
"Fake news", silence, sourire: la parole aux vaincus des élections communales Abonnés J.Br., N.Ben. et S.M. Publié le mardi 16 octobre 2018 à 06h42 - Mis à jour le mardi 16 octobre 2018 à 06h42 Belgique C’était LA surprise de cette soirée électorale en Brabant wallon : Jordan Godfriaux, tête de liste Ensemble à Perwez, a réussi, avec son équipe, à détrôner André Antoine de son siège de maïeur. Une victoire qui s’est jouée à un rien (51,78 % contre 48,22 %).
Malaga man sentenced to 16 years in death of his mother
A Malaga man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for beating his mother to death.Jesus Navarro, 44, pleaded no contest to a single count of second degree murder in the death of 67-year-old Hortencia Jimenez.“He pleaded no contest and was given the maximum sentence on second degree murder,” said Chief Deputy District Attorney Patrick Melvin.Navarro was originally charged in February with an open count of murder.
New Leadership Takes Command at White Sands Missile Range
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. -- Pilots flying across New Mexico sometimes refer to "the WSMR shadow." White Sands Missile Range, the Department of Defense's largest open-air land test range, covers more than 3,400 square miles on the ground. It also commands 10,020 miles of restricted airspace, expandable to 11,130 miles -- the largest in the continental United States. The range includes the Trinity site, where the first nuclear weapon was detonated in 1945.
Replica pumpjack installed at San Juan College School of Energy
FARMINGTON — The grounds of the San Juan College School of Energy are home to a replica pumpjack that was installed this week after it was donated by a New Mexico State Land Office commissioner. Officials from San Juan College and Commissioner Aubrey Dunn celebrated the donation of the miniature replica pumpjack during a ceremony this morning.
Airman Dies From Wounds Suffered While Allegedly 'Playing' With Firearm
An airman at Cannon Air Force Base died July 10 after suffering a gunshot wound days earlier, Air Force officials said. Representatives at Cannon Air Force Base could not be reached for comment. According to his obituary, Jimenez joined the Air Force last year and was an airman 1st class at Cannon. It says, “Marcus had a contagious laugh and a golden smile.”
Legislators to discuss school safety, violence in Aztec
FARMINGTON — Legislators from around the state will visit Aztec High School this week to learn about the school shooting that occurred in December. The committee will discuss school safety and other topics during the three-day session. The Legislative Education Study Committee will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Aztec High School.
Soldier Fire in mop-up mode on Mescalero reservation
By 9 a.m., Monday, the Soldier Fire on the Mescalero Apache Reservation that adjoins Ruidoso was listed as 28 percent contained and crews were transitioning from building fire lines to mopping up and holding existing lines. About 1,300 acres burned, but none of the 100 threatened structures were lost and no injuries were reported. The fire was spotted at 3 p.m., Thursday, one mile north of the community of Mescalero.
Man accused of homicide by vehicle in death of Farmington woman
FARMINGTON — A San Juan County man told police he was inhaling from a can of pressurized air and blacked out when he allegedly struck and killed a Farmington woman with his vehicle Thursday.Myles White, 23, faces four charges, including a second-degree felony count of homicide by vehicle (under the influence of alcohol or drugs) and third-degree felony count of homicide by vehicle (reckless), according to court documents.He also faces two petty misdemeanors of driving on roadways laned for...
Southwest pilot Tammie Jo Shults applauded by hometown
TULAROSA — The Southwest Airlines pilot being hailed a hero for landing a Boeing 737 after an engine blew is one of the Tularosa Basin’s very own, Tammie Jo Shults, née Bonnell. Shults’ father, Rusty Bonnell, was a farmer and raised his family on a ranch in Otero County. Shults graduated from Tularosa High School in 1979 and was very active in several school groups including National Honor Society, Student Council, FFA and cheerleading.
FBI didn’t link online posts to Atchison until after Aztec school shooting
AZTEC — Aztec Police Chief Mike Heal said the FBI did not provide the city police department with information about William Atchison’s online activity prior to the shooting at Aztec High School. Instead, they provided information about the online posts but attributed them to Atchison’s brother, Heal said. Atchison killed two Aztec High School students during a shooting Dec. 7 before taking his own life.
Embezzlement charges dropped against Flora Vista woman
FARMINGTON — The San Juan County District Attorney’s Office has dropped charges against a Flora Vista woman accused of forgery and embezzlement.Cassie Davis, 33, was charged on Nov.
Family of man shot by police files public records lawsuit
FARMINGTON — The brother of a suspect shot dead by a Farmington police officer is suing the New Mexico Department of Public Safety and the city of Farmington for denying a public records request for information from the incident. Complaints filed by plaintiff Felix Anchondo were filed in San Juan County District Court and Santa Fe District Court on March 1, according to court records. Anchondo is the brother of Frankie L.
100-Year-Old Survivor Takes Part in Bataan Memorial Death March
LAS CRUCES -- Dawn had yet to break, but thousands of people had already gathered at White Sands Missile Range Sunday for the 29th annual Bataan Memorial Death March. This year's march saw the largest number of participants -- nearly 8,500 -- an 18 percent increase over last year. Some wore military uniforms carrying 35-pound rucksacks while others chose colorful red, white and blue tutus. For retired Col.
Jaleel Scott’s agent confident former Aggie will be drafted (w/Senior Bowl video)
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Red Apple, Navajo Transit will celebrate partnership Friday
FARMINGTON — Red Apple Transit and the Navajo Transit System finalized a memorandum of agreement earlier this month that would allow riders to easily switch between the two systems.The transit systems will celebrate the agreement with a Partnership for the Transit Systems event at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Walmart parking lot bus stop at 1400 W.
Condom-wearing chile helps raise STD awareness in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Health is using creative means to get the word out about National Condom Month. An Instagram post at the start of of the month depicts a red chile pepper outfitted with a condom along with the message: “Wrap it up! It’s your health – Take charge and be safe! #CondomMonth” The message is timely, given that rates of sexually transmitted disease in New Mexico have risen sharply, according to the most-recent data.
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Spring Signee Roster Time (PT) Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown Previous School Highlights 7:25 a.m. PT Zidane Thomas RB 5-11 210 Peoria, Ariz. Centennial HS 7:37 a.m. PT Kobe Smith WR 6-2 175 Compton, Calif. Junipero Serra HS 7:49 a.m. PT Joah Robinett DL 6-8 260 San Diego, Calif. Oregon State 8:06 a.m. PT Jalil Lecky DL 6-5 215 Antioch, Calif. College of San Mateo 8:59 a.m. PT Luqman Barcoo DB 6-1 170 Chula Vista, Calif.
Suit alleges Las Cruces diocese aided priest charged with sexual battery
LAS CRUCES – A former Hobbs resident allegedly sexually abused by a former Las Cruces priest is suing the priest and the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces over allegations that church officials facilitated the priest’s abuses and helped him flee the state. The man’s allegations were detailed in a lawsuit filed Monday in 3rd Judicial District Court in Las Cruces.
Farmington firefighter dies of cancer
FARMINGTON — A Farmington firefighter died Thursday from a cancer that may have been caused by fighting fires, according to Acting Fire Chief David Burke. Lt. Shadd Rowher, 44, died at approximately 10:10 a.m. Thursday after several years of battling cancer, according to a press release from the city of Farmington. Rowher’s family gave Burke permission to speak to the media about the illness, but Burke did not receive permission to name the type of cancer with which Rowher was diagnosed.
Comcast to increase internet speeds for most New Mexico customers
LAS CRUCES – Comcast announced Tuesday it is increasing the speeds of its Xfinity Internet service packages for existing customers in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Farmington and Los Alamos at no additional cost. Speed increases will vary based on the Xfinity Internet customers’ current speed subscriptions, and the majority will see an increase of 50 Mbps. New and existing customers can expect to experience enhanced speeds this month.
Carlsbad man pleads guilty to federal firearm law violation
CARLSBAD — A Carlsbad man pleaded guilty to violating federal firearm laws in federal court in Las Cruces Monday.According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Ricardo Javier Garza, 41, may face up to to 10 years in federal prison during sentencing.
NMSU business professor, a former Trump appointee, running for Congress
LAS CRUCES — A New Mexico State University business professor and former Trump administration appointee is seeking the Republican nomination for the congressional seat that represents southern New Mexico.Gavin Clarkson announced his candidacy for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District seat on Monday. Clarkson is one of four Republicans vying to for the seat currently held by Rep.
Las Cruces police ID woman killed in Friday crash on Motel Boulevard
LAS CRUCES — The woman who died Friday after her vehicle crashed into a building on South Motel Boulevard has been identified as 63-year-old Jennifer Nelson of Las Cruces, police said.Nelson was driving a 2012 Chevy Equinox south on Motel Boulevard when the vehicle left the roadway near the intersection of Roadrunner Lane, according to the Las Cruces Police Department.
State Rep. Bill McCamley to oppose change to federal marijuana policy
LAS CRUCES — State Rep. Bill McCamley announced Thursday that he will introduce legislation this session intended to protect the medical marijuana program in the state, which could now be under threat following a change in policy by the federal government. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has rescinded a 2013 directive by the Obama administration that allowed states to establish their own laws on marijuana use.
White Sands Missile Range Records Nearly 5,500 Missions in 2017 | Military.com
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE -- By the time to ball drops in Times Square, White Sands Missile Range's test center will have racked up 5,489 missions for the year. "We've been busy," White Sands Test Center commander Col. Eric C. Rannow said in a news release. "But the country needs reliable, cutting-edge technology that allows our military to defeat any adversary, anytime, anywhere.
Ashlynne Mike’s father seeks action in lawsuit filed against tribe
FARMINGTON — A motion filed this month seeks to move forward the lawsuit filed last year by the father of Ashlynne Mike against the Navajo Nation. Gary Mike filed the complaint last December against the tribe and its Division of Public Safety and Department of Law Enforcement and tribal police Capt. Ivan Tsosie. It alleges the tribe’s lack to develop a child abduction system on the reservation, despite receiving two federal grants, contributed to the death of his 11-year-old daughter.
Las Cruces police share photos, offer reward for information into human remains
LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Police Department released several photos and Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000, which officials hope will spur tips that help identify the person whose remains were found Sunday off Rinconada Boulevard. LCPD released the photos of several pieces of evidence found near the remains. Investigators hope someone will recognize the items collected that, in turn, will help identify the remains.
Silver City elementary school teacher charged with voyeurism
SILVER CITY – A elementary school teacher in Silver City has been arrested after authorities found inappropriate videos on his cell phone. Frank Ramos Arias, 38, of Bayard, New Mexico, was arrested Friday and charged with voyeurism of a child under 18 years of age, a fourth-degree felony. He was booked into the Grant County Detention Center. Arias is a teacher at Stout Elementary School in Silver City. New Mexico State Police report they were notified of allegations on Oct. 27.
Secretary at Deming High may have skimmed $130K, audit says
DEMING – Every student at Deming High School got a laptop computer at the beginning of the 2015-16 school year. “We are excited about bringing technology into the classroom and using it the same as in the business world,” celebrated DHS Principal Janean Garney at the time. Students were issued Lenovo 11E Yoga notebook-style computers, for which they paid a $30 usage fee. It isn’t clear where the money went. According to a special audit of Deming Public Schools publicly released on Nov.
Las Cruces ranks among safest cities in US
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces ranks 32nd on the 2017 list of safest cities in America by the personal finance website WalletHub.com. El Paso came in at 38 and Albuquerque ranked 112. Last year, violent crime and property crime in Las Cruces were both down 6 percent, according to the Las Cruces Police Department’s annual crime statistics.
Confusion over Petty's death complicates tough week
It began with the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. Just as that news was beginning to sink in, we learned Tom Petty had suffered a major heart attack and was on life support. What happened over the next 12 hours was, by any measure, messy. As the death count in Las Vegas continued to climb, CBS News and TMZ reported that Petty had been removed from life support and had subsequently passed away.
New Mexico issues 2,000 ‘Chile Capital of the World’ license plates
LAS CRUCES – The state of New Mexico has now issued more than 2,000 chile-themed license plates, declaring New Mexico the “Chile Capital of the World.” “We have the best chile in the world — period; whether you’re going for red, green, or Christmas, you can’t go wrong with New Mexico chile,” said Gov. Susana Martinez.
Roswell, New Mexico festival celebrates 70th anniversary of UFO incident
ROSWELL, N.M. (Tribune News Service) — Suddenly, the silver saucer that has been suspended, stationary and silent above and behind four sallow-skinned, somber-faced, spaced-out aliens, starts to spin and spew smoke. Caught by surprise, visitors to the International UFO Museum and Research Center – kids and adults – stand wide-eyed and transfixed, traces of smiles creasing their faces as they watch and wonder what’s next. Well, actually, that’s about all.
Las Cruces City Council opposes changes to OMDP monument
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces city councilors unanimously OK’d a measure Monday opposing curtailment or elimination of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. The city’s council’s statement comes before a July 10 deadline to send input to the federal government, which, at the direction of President Donald Trump, is seeking input on a series of national monument designations in 11 states.
COMMENTARY: UNM should give Moccia a good look for vacant AD spot
If you aren’t worried that big brother up north would steal another staffer from New Mexico State athletics, you should be. Athletic director Mario Moccia is far more qualified for the vacant AD job at New Mexico than former Aggies basketball coach Paul Weir was for the basketball job when UNM poached him in April.
CSI: Las Cruces - crime scene expert testifies in Tai Chan retrial
LAS CRUCES – A crime-scene expert testified Wednesday on the sequence of a struggle and 10 ensuing gunshots the night ex-Santa Fe County Deputy Tai Chan fatally shot fellow Deputy Jeremy Martin at a Las Cruces hotel in 2014 . Jurors in the eighth day of the high-profile retrial also heard an audio recording of Chan, taken in the hours after the shooting, during his initial detention.
Hotel guard offers inconsistent testimony in Tai Chan retrial
LAS CRUCES – One of the only eyewitnesses in the state’s case against accused murderer Tai Chan faltered under questioning on Thursday, offering inconsistent accounts of what he said he witnessed before and after the shooting at a Las Cruces hotel that claimed the life of Jeremy Martin in 2014. The testimony by Marvin Zamora, the only security guard on duty at the Hotel Encanto on the night of the shooting, highlighted stark differences in statements he gave to police hours after the Oct.
Sun-News managing editor announces resignation
LAS CRUCES — The Las Cruces Sun-News announced a change in newsroom leadership on Wednesday. Sylvia Ulloa, managing editor of the Sun-News, said she will voluntarily step away from the position she’s held since November 2013. “It has been my sincere honor to be managing editor of the Sun-News over the past three and a half years and to work with the dedicated and talented journalists who are covering our community,” she said.
NMSU Tough Enough To Wear Pink ends after 10 years
LAS CRUCES – The 10-year run of NMSU Aggies Are Tough Enough To Weak Pink is over. “More than $4.5 million dollars raised from 2007 to 2016. Thank you for 10 pink years,” says the final postscript at pinkaggie.com.
Coal slump not impacting Navajo Mine, officials say
NENAHNEZAD — Despite a nationwide slowdown in coal production and increased competition from inexpensive natural gas, the owners and the operators of Navajo Mine say they expect to continue doing business as usual. Bisti Fuels Co., a subsidiary of the North American Coal Corp., has been operating the open-pit mine since Jan. 1, when it completed the transition in management from previous owners and operators, BHP Billiton.
AG investigates corporate farming practices
LAS CRUCES – New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas and his office have launched a wide-ranging investigation aimed at protecting cattle ranchers, feeders and producers from harmful practices by large-scale, corporate farming operations. Balderas announced the investigation on Tuesday in Las Cruces.
San Juan College cybercon kicks off Thursday
FARMINGTON — With the second edition of San Juan College’s cyber security conference approaching, Lorenzo Reyes Jr., the director of the college’s Center for Workforce Development, already has some lofty ideas in mind for the how the event can lead to much greater things in the future. “Our goal is to make sure this is not a one- or two-year conference, but becomes an annual conference and make it grow,” he said.
Survey: Most residents favor urban chickens, rabbits
FARMINGTON — The majority of people who responded to the city of Farmington’s survey about keeping chickens and rabbits within city limits support the change. About 89 percent of the more than 370 people who responded favored the ordinance change. City Council will hear a presentation about the residents’ responses during a 6 p.m. meeting Tuesday at City Hall, 800 N.
Addiction call to action by state, local leaders
Carlsbad has struggled for years to provide proper care for those with opioid and substance abuse problems. With $485,000 in capital outlay funding from the New Mexico Legislature, the Mayor’s Mental Health Taskforce is hoping to restart treatment services in Carlsbad after the 2014 closure of inpatient treatment center Crossroads due to poor conditions.
Charges dropped against ex-city council hopeful
LAS CRUCES – Misdemeanor charges were dropped Monday against a former Las Cruces City Council hopeful accused of assaulting two police officer and resisting arrest last month, court records show. The criminal complaint against Ryan Dailey, 29, of the 2200 block of Briarwood Lane, was dismissed by a judge in Doña Ana County Magistrate Court after the officer failed to appear in court on Monday, according to an order signed Monday by Judge Richard Jacquez.
Couple accused of allowing intoxicated teens to drive
FARMINGTON — A Bloomfield couple is facing child abuse charges based on accusations they gave alcohol to two minors and allowed the allegedly intoxicated teens to drive them around San Juan County. Janelda Johnson, 39, and Sheldon Johnson, 41, were arrested on April 15 and each charged with two felony counts for child abuse and two felony counts for selling or giving alcohol to a minor, according to the criminal complaint. Neither currently has legal representation, according to court records.
DOE borehole project causing stir in Otero County
The U.S. Department of Energy hopes to begin another venture into the state, this time in neighboring Otero County. TerranearPMC, an environmental services company, has been awarded a contract from the DOE to begin steps toward conducting deep borehole research on private property located around 20 miles north of Dell City, Texas. The DOE seeks to investigate whether deep boreholes could be used to permanently house highly radioactive waste.
Four women rescued from wilderness
Four women set out on a hike up Argentine Trail in the Lincoln National Forest Sunday, but lost their bearings. They had no water. One woman became dehydrated and faded in and out of consciousness, possibly from altitude sickness, search officials reported. But 4:30 a.m. Monday, three were rescued by a Blackhawk helicopter from Fort Bliss Army Base in El Paso, and one was brought down to safety by a team of search and rescue volunteers.
Delegates seek Congressional Gold Medal for Bataan veterans
LAS CRUCES — For the ninth consecutive year, New Mexico’s congressional delegation will seek to obtain the Congressional Gold Medal for Bataan veterans. Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Reps. Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham reintroduced the Bataan Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor Bataan veterans who suffered through the Bataan Death March. The 65-mile march began on April 9, 1942 and lasted five days.
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