Traffic Report for August 23 – September 3, 2021

NMDOT asks all motorists to reduce speed, obey all posted 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.

Things people should know about creating wills

Drafting a last will and testament is an essential component of estate planning. Despite the importance of having a will, a recent survey from AARP found that two out of five Americans over the age of 45 do not have one.

Active shooter threat

CITY OF GRANTS, N.M. – Schools across Grants, N.M. were put on a shelter-inplace order after the Walmart on 1500 Roberts Road evacuated its shoppers out of an abundance of caution on August 24 in the afternoon.

Not in compliance…Again

GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants government continues to fall short when it comes to following its charter.

Seven shootings; MPD to counter uptick in violent crime

VILLAGE OF MILAN, N.M. – At the latest Village of Milan Board of Trustees meeting, Milan Police Chief Carl Ustupski explained that there have been six shootings across the village over a two-month period, days later a seventh shooting disrupted the village yet again.

Statement by President Joe Biden on Afghanistan

Over the past several days, I have been in close contact with my national security team to give them direction on how to protect our interests and values as we end our military mission in Afghanistan.

Luján introduces legislation to expand access to solar power for households and businesses

HoBBS, N.M. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (DN.M.) announced the introduction of legislation that requires states to consider policies to promote the deployment of community solar projects, providing greater and more equitable access to the benefits of solar energy.

US joint statement on Afghanistan

Given the deteriorating security situation, we support, are working to secure, and call on all parties to respect and facilitate, the safe and orderly departure of foreign nationals and Afghans who wish to leave the country.

State police will conduct proactive operations

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, the New Mexico State Police will begin proactive crime suppression and traffic enforcement operations in the Albuquerque Metro area. Approximately 35 New Mexico State Police officers are assigned to the three weeklong Albuquerque operation.