Empowering Justice: Attorney General Raúl Torrez Unveils New Identity as the New Mexico Department of Justice

Santa Fe, NM Today, Attorney General Raúl Torrez unveiled a new agency brand. The New Mexico Attorney General’s Office will now be named the New Mexico Department of Justice.

Google Agrees to $700 Million Settlement with Attorneys General Over Play Store Misconduct

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Attorney General Rauìl Torrez, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 52 other attorneys general, announced a landmark $700 million settlement with tech giant Google, concluding a lawsuit centered on alleged anticompetitive practices related to the Google Play Store.

Laguna Man Sentenced for Assault

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Andres Nathaniel Harjo, a 25-year-old member of Laguna Pueblo, has been sentenced to 15 months and 11 days in prison for an assault with intent to commit a felony. United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez for the District of New Mexico made the official announcement.

Police Respond to Violent Altercation at Grants Apartments

GRANTS, NM – A violent altercation erupted at Grants Apartments on December 18 when officers were dispatched to Cordova Court in response to a fight in progress. The incident involved multiple parties and left several individuals injured.

Three Navajo Nation Members Indicted on First-Degree Murder and Kidnapping Charges

THOREAU, NM – In a recent development, Camille Damon, Ronald Belone, and Tyran Begay, all enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, appeared in federal court on an indictment accusing them of first-degree murder and kidnapping resulting in death outside of Thoreau, New Mexico.

Supreme Court Rules That Warrantless Search of Car Parked at Owner’s Home is Unconstitutional

SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court ruled today that constitutional protections were violated by a warrantless search of a car parked at the owner’s home after a traffic stop and arrest of the driver.

Mental Health Wednesday

Strengthening Your Mental Resilience for a Fulfilling 2024 As we dive deeper into the new year, the resolve to prioritize mental well-being remains as crucial as ever.

It’s Okay to Grieve

The loss of a family member is one of the most difficult and challenging experiences a person can go through in their lifetime. Coping with the grief and emotional pain can be a long and difficult process, but there are steps you can take to help you through this difficult time.

Multi-Purpose Arena to Begin Construction in February

GRANTS, NM – The City of Grants held a special city council meeting on January 11. The meeting had one discussion/action item on the agenda which was approval of recommendation of award for construction for City of Grants multi-purpose arena.

Officers Respond to Mt. Taylor Elementary Following a False Call of a Possible Active Shooter

GRANTS, NM — On January 16, 2024, at approximately 2:54 p.m. Grants Police Department Officers were dispatched to Mt. Taylor Elementary following a single 911 call to Cibola Regional Communications Center of a possible active shooter. GPD officers responded to Mt.