FBI: Navajo Man Pleads Guilty To Assault Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury In Indian Country
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Vance Andres Raymond, 24, of Fruitland and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty in federal court Aug. 17 to one count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury in Indian Country.
Raymond is in custody pending sentencing.
According to the plea agreement and other court records, the defendant committed this offense April 10, 2018, in San Juan County on the Navajo Nation.
Raymond admitted to recklessly assaulting Jane Doe by grabbing her arm resulting in serious injury.
Raymond faces up to 10 years in prison.
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MOIFA: Folk Art Museum Nite At Railyard Park Aug. 28
Free screening of ‘The Milagro Beanfield War’ Aug. 28 at the Santa Fe Railyard. Courtesy/MOIFA
NMDCA News:
Due to inclement weather, the Folk Art Museum Nite at Railyard Park has been rescheduled to 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28.
Join the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) for a free screening of the iconic film “The Milagro Beanfield War” at the Santa Fe Railyard in collaboration with AMP Concerts.
New Mexico music legend and NEA Heritage Fellow Cipriano Vigil will perform a few songs before the screening. Vigil is an extra in the movie and featured on the soundtrack.
This movie is presented Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Aug. 18: 878 New Cases, Totaling 221,960 With 4 New Deaths And 199,037 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced today 878 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case bringing the total to 591 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 4 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 271 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 62 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 12 new cases in Colfax County
Crews Chipping Away Loose Rocks On Main Hill Road
A photo taken today of loose rocks being removed as part of the state’s hazard mitigation project on the Main Hill Road. The project began Monday and is scheduled to last 10 days. Motorists coming up to Los Alamos should take the Truck Route between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or so Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or so Saturday. Proceed with caution around the area and stay alert for NMDOT crews and vehicles. Photo by Pat Wolfe Read More
20 Years Later: NIST’s World Trade Center Investigation & Legacy
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By S. Shyam SunderThe collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC) buildings following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, was one of the worst-ever building disasters in recorded history — killing 2,749 people. More than 400 emergency responders were among those killed, the largest loss of life for this group in a single incident.
I was shocked to learn of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, along with the rest of the nation, while attending a conference in Krakow, Poland. My immediate thoughts that Tuesday turned to the safety of my family back home. Once I talked to them and knew Read More
Chart 490: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Aug. 18
This scatter plot shows the average daily number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations per 100,000 people versus the percentage of the eligible population who completed their vaccination series by county. Los Alamos and the statewide average are highlighted in red. Los Alamos is the only county in the state with a hospitalization rate equal to zero. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Urgent Call For Nurses At New Mexico Hospitals And Volunteer Health Providers For State Medical Reserve Corps
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is working to strengthen the nurse workforce at hospitals statewide.
Due to the increase in hospitalizations across the state, nurses and anyone with a medical license – including recently retired health care personnel with an active license – are asked to volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps.
The New Mexico Medical Reserve Corps (NMMRC) maintains New Mexico’s statewide registry of volunteer healthcare providers and support personnel. It is part of the Emergency Systems for Advance Registration of Volunteer Read More
BSMA Hosts Night With A Nerd Featuring Jim Eckles On History Of Wildlife At White Sands Missile Range
BSMA hosts a special Night with a Nerd featuring Jim Eckles. Courtesy/BSMA
BSMA News:
The Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA) is hosting a special Night with a Nerd Sept. 9, featuring Jim Eckles, as well as hosting the annual members’ reception at Fuller Lodge.
Eckles will be giving a fascinating presentation on the “History of Wildlife at White Sands Missile Range,” delving into some of the history of the Missile Range while exploring the diverse wildlife in the area.
Eckles will explain why there are thousands of African antelope roaming the missile range and adjoining ranches; he’ll Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Art Awarded $250,000 Grant
The New Mexico Museum of Art at 107 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe. Courtesy/NMMOA
NMMOA News:
The New Mexico Museum of Art (NMMOA) announced that it has been awarded a $250,000 Museums for America Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
The funds from this grant will go toward the conservation, digitization, and relocation of 6,500 photographs and 300 contemporary paintings and sculptures. These items will be a part of the New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary, scheduled to open in the Santa Fe Railyard Arts District in 2022.
The first project will include the creation Read More
New Mexico State Police Charge Darrien Mells With Murder In Shooting Death Of Albuquerque Man
Darrien Mells
NMSP News:
ALBUQUERQUE — At approximately 4 p.m. Monday, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was alerted to a homicide that occurred at the Chevron Gas Station, 2124 San Mateo Blvd. in Albuquerque.
Agents learned that at around 3:17 p.m., a NMSP K9 Unit officer on patrol was flagged down by an individual at the Chevron Gas Station. The officer saw a male victim on the ground suffering from obvious and severe head trauma near one of the gas pumps.
Officers secured the scene, called for an ambulance, and rendered aid until EMS arrived. EMS arrived and transported Read More
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