FBI: Navajo Man Gets Nine Years In Prison For Murder
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE, — Simeon Atcitty, 38, of Shiprock was sentenced Sept. 10 in Federal Court to nine years in prison for second degree murder in Indian Country. Atcitty pleaded guilty April 8.
According to his plea agreement, June 19, 2020, Atcitty became angry with the victim, identified on court records as John Doe, and began striking John Doe in the head and chest until he was seriously injured.
Atcitty continued to strike the victim until he was no longer moving. Atcitty then wrapped John Doe’s body and left the home.
Law enforcement discovered John Doe’s body about a week later. The killing Read More
Work On San Ildefonso Road And Camino Durasnilla Friday
SUNRISE UTILITIES News:
Starting Friday, Sept. 24, Sunrise Utilities crews will start to work close to the intersection of San Ildefonso Road and Camino Durasnilla.
The crews will repair a conduit between San Ildefonso Road and Camino Durasnilla and run a new coax line there.
A single lane closure will take place on the south lane from Ildefonso Road. Crews will be working on this south lane. It is expected that work will occur 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and be completed that day.
Motorists are urged to exercise caution when driving near this construction zone.
Direct questions regarding this work to the Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 22 Update: 719 New Cases, Totaling 247,353 With 19 New Deaths And 216,688 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 719 new COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 646 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 19 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 212 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 51 new cases in Chaves County
- 14 new cases in Cibola County
- 13 new cases
New Mexico Judiciary Implements 24/7 Alert System Plan For Defendants With Electronic Monitoring Devices
Office of the Supreme Court of New Mexico. Courtesy photo
COURT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Judiciary has announced a plan for around-the-clock monitoring of an alert system for felony defendants wearing a GPS device that tracks their location while awaiting trial in Bernalillo County.
“This improvement supports public safety by helping courts and law enforcement respond promptly to alerts 24/7 when an electronic monitor indicates defendants violated court-imposed restrictions on their movement in the community,” Chief Justice Michael Vigil said.
Newly hired pretrial services Read More
Heinrich, Luján Announce Senate Confirmation Of Attorney Margaret Strickland For U.S. District Judge In New Mexico
Margaret Strickland
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) voted Tuesday to confirm Margaret Strickland of Las Cruces to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the District of New Mexico.
Earlier this year, the senators recommended that President Joe Biden nominate Strickland for this seat, which is based in Las Cruces. The Senate voted to confirm Strickland by a final vote of 52 to 45.
In advance of the vote, Sen. Heinrich gave a speech on the Senate Floor in support of Strickland. “In Margaret Strickland, President Biden has nominated Read More
