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State police will conduct proactive operations

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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. Officers will direct their efforts towards criminal activity and aggressive driving in areas of concern as relayed to the Department by the Albuquerque Police Department.

Governor to assign officers to Albuquerque

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SANTA FE, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced she will temporarily assign additional New Mexico State Police officers to Bernalillo County, with an emphasis on the Albuquerque metro area, as part of a tactical response to violent crime.

Governor launches effort to enhance demographic analysis, state services for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans

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SANTA FE, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed an executive order directing executive state departments to begin collecting voluntary self-identification information pertaining to sexual orientation and gender identity, an advance long-sought by LGBTQ+ advocates that will provide the state with data to improve the provisions of service to a traditionally underserved population.

Working together again

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VILLAGE OF MILAN, N.M. - Milan Elementary gave a warm Wildcat “thank you” to the New Mexico State Police, Village of Milan Police Department, Milan Volunteer Fire Department, and the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office as the entities found a way to give back to the community.

FBI alert: Bank robber

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An unidentified man on Thursday afternoon (8/12/2021) robbed a U.S. Bank branch in Santa Fe, N.M., possibly the seventh New Mexico bank this individual has robbed in a month.

Traffic Report for August 16 – 27, 2021

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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.

Cibola County COVID-19

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Stats as of Aug. 16 2,981 Total cases 171 Active cases 128 Deaths 10.32% Increase in active cases since Aug.

COVID-19 booster shots

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NEW MEXICO – The state Department of Health has released guidance for the immunocompromised and COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. The news comes as the US Food and Drug Administration voted to clear the way for a booster shot to the two-shot Pfizer BioNTech and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. This guidance does not apply to the Johnson and Johnson one-dose vaccine. After press deadline on Aug. 17 Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham offered an update to the state’s efforts in fighting COVID-19; these reintroduced restrictions are below.