U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez Appointed to Attorney General's Advisory Committee by Merrick B. Garland

ALBUQUERQUE — United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez of the District of New Mexico has been appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to serve on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys (AGAC).

Investigator Appointed in New Mexico to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Crisis

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, Alexander M.M. Uballez, has announced the appointment of Assistant United States Attorney Eliot Neal to the role of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) AUSA for the Southwest Region.

2020 Child Sex Abuse Case Comes to Close After Sentencing

TO’HAJIILEE, N.M. — Christian Apachito, a 28year-old enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, has been sentenced to 67 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual abuse of a minor, according to an announcement by Alexander M.M.

Property Damage Leads to Arrest

GRANTS, N.M. – A call to the Grants Police Department on the evening of Friday, October 13, 2023, led to an incident involving property damage and disorderly conduct at a residence in Grants, New Mexico.

Police Arrest Man at Motel 6 for Narcotics Impairment, Suspect Claims to be Followed by FBI

GRANTS, N.M. – On October 5, 2023, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Grants Police Department responded to a call for service at 1505 E. Santa Fe Ave. Room 241, located at Motel 6.

Crownpoint Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Assault and Firearm Charges

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Derrick Cook, a 28year-old member of the Navajo Nation from Crownpoint, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and using and carrying a firearm during a violent crime.

Cibola Drought Monitor – August Update

September 2023 was the 57th driest September in 129 years of data tracking in the area. According to the National Integrated Drought System, September saw a rainfall deficit of 0.18 inches of rain than usual.

Traffic Report for October 16 – 27, 2023

NMDOT asks all motorists to obey all traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect.

Village of Milan Pumpkin Patch

Photos by Arieanna Crowson - CC

Mental Health Wednesday

With the leaves changing and the air becoming colder, it signals the end of October. This week sees the yearly observation of Red Ribbon Week. This week brings awareness, advocacy and resources surrounding drug addiction and the importance of being drugfree.