Grants Man Arrested for Abuse of a Child

GRANTS, NM – After a mother called law enforcement to report what she suspected was child abuse, Grants Police Department arrested 29year-old Grants man Aaron Silva.

Arrests - May 15 – June 7.....

May 16 Curtis Salazar, born in 1996: Homicide (Murder in the First Degree) May 17 Patrick Ramirez, born in 1979: Warrant – Adult Probation and Parole May 18 Leticia Lowden, born in 1983: Warrant – Magistrate Courts May 20 Rebekah Long, born in 1983: Shoplifting May 22 DeWayne Hudson Jr.

Judge Jennifer L. Attrep becomes chief judge of New Mexico Court of Appeals

SANTA FE, NM – Judge Jennifer L. Attrep is the new chief judge of the New Mexico Court of Appeals. She was sworn in on Tuesday, having been elected chief judge by her colleagues on the 10member court to a term expiring in January 2025. She succeeds Judge J.

Traffic Report for June 12 – 23, 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.

Grants Man Charged with First Degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence to Await Competency Hearing in Custody

GRANTS, NM – After committing an alleged murder in the City of Grants on May 15, Curtis Salazar has been ordered to remain in custody awaiting a hearing to see if he is competent enough to stand trial.

FBI Media Alert: New Mexico High School Students Invited to Apply to FBI Teen Academy

High school students interested in spending a day with the FBI in Albuquerque are encouraged to apply for the agency’s 2023 Teen Academy, which will be held Saturday, July 29. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2023.