GRANTS, N.M. — A man was arrested on Monday after threatening to kill district court Judge Amanda Sanchez Villalobos, approaching the 13th Judicial District Courthouse armed with an ax, triggering a lockdown and a swift law enforcement response. The incident occurred in Grants, New Mexico.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A second defendant has admitted guilt in the harrowing 2020 murder of a woman from Gamerco, New Mexico, authorities announced Thursday. Stacey Yellowhorse, 53, of Thoreau, New Mexico, entered a guilty plea to seconddegree murder charges in a federal courtroom, joining her co-defendant Timothy Chischilly, who had previously pleaded guilty on Feb. 6, 2024.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A federal judge in Albuquerque sentenced 72-yearold Phillip Edward Lahi, Sr., an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni, to an eightyear prison term following his guilty plea to charges of abusive sexual contact in Indian Country. The court ruling also includes five years of supervised release under sex-offender- specific conditions and mandatory registration as a sex offender upon his release from prison. Furthermore, Lahi, Sr. is ordered to pay a fine of $83,400 to cover the costs associated with his incarceration and subsequent supervised release.

GRANTS, N.M. — Cibola County has reported significant growth in marijuana sales through March, marking a robust start to 2024.

Santa Fe, NM – As the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) may end at the end of April, many are scrambling for alternative and more affordable internet options. The ACP had a tremendous impact on the digital landscape of New Mexico. Launched with the aim of bridging the digital divide and ensuring access to affordable internet for all, the ACP has been a beacon of hope for countless individuals and families across the state. Currently, 183,683 households in New Mexico are currently enrolled in the program.

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today applauded the White House announcement that will make New Mexico a vital domestic epicenter for silicon chip manufacturing. President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Intel Corporation have reached a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $8.5 billion in direct funding, under the CHIPS and Science Act, to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and re-establish American leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.

SANTA FE – April is National Financial Capability Month, and the New Mexico Securities Division is sharing tips to help protect new and existing investors this month and throughout the year. “No matter where you stand on your investment journey, reevaluating how to protect yourself and your finances is always a good idea,” said Benjamin Schrope, Acting Director of the New Mexico Securities Division.

State to host statewide informational community events SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announces the open enrollment period for Medicaid under the new Turquoise Care program, from April 1, through May 31, 2024. This introduces expanded Managed Care Organization (MCO) options, allowing current MCO-Medicaid customers to choose a health plan tailed to their needs.

GRANTS, NM – Students from around the region gathered to participate in this year’s Four Corners Regional Science Engineering Fair that took place on March 7-9. The following are the students who placed in this year’s Four Corners Regional Science Engineering Fair in the Junior and Senior Divisions: Junior Division Runner-Up, in Microbiology, Isabella Halley for her project, “Magic Bacteria – Exploring Bacterial Transformation & Antibiotics”, from New Mexico Connections Academy.

GRANTS, NM – National Lineman Appreciation Day is celebrated each year on April 18, the first Lineman Appreciation Day was celebrated in 2013 and was passed by the 113th Congress on April 10, 2013 to recognize linemen for their contributions to protect public safety and putting their lives on the line to keep electricity flowing.