FBI: Jicarilla Woman In Court On Voluntary Manslaughter
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Laurice Montoya, 37, appeared March 28 in federal court for a preliminary and detention hearing facing a charge of voluntary manslaughter in Indian Country. Montoya will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been scheduled.
According to a criminal complaint, Jan. 19, at Montoya’s home on the Jicarilla Apache Reservation, Montoya allegedly began arguing with a man, identified in court records as John Doe, who had been staying with her since December 2021. Montoya was walking behind John Doe when she allegedly pushed him over a couch. Montoya helped John Doe Read More
Heinrich Highlights How Home Electrification Can Reduce Fossil Fuel Use, Create Healthier Living Environments
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), founder and Co-Chair of the Electrification Caucus, is leading an effort in Congress to lower energy costs and create healthier homes for New Mexico families through electrification.
During a Senate Climate Task Force meeting Tuesday on the economic benefits of a clean energy transition, Heinrich pointed out that there is a greater incentive for families to replace gas appliances if point-of-sale rebates for electric appliances and equipment are provided.
NMED To Host Los Alamos Community Engagement Meeting On Biogeochemical Remediation Of Chromium Plume Online
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will host a virtual Los Alamos community engagement meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
The purpose of these routine quarterly meetings is to engage the community in discussion of topics related to NMED’s work at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
The topic of this meeting will be Biogeochemical Remediation of the Chromium Plume, with information provided by Dr. Patrick Longmire of the NMED Ground Water Quality Bureau. There also will be time allotted for questions and brief public statements at the conclusion of the Read More
FBI: Albuquerque Man Appears In Court Following Arrest For String Of Bank Robberies … Faces 20 Years In Prison
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Jason Smeltzer, 40, of Albuquerque, appeared March 25 in federal court for a preliminary and detention hearing where he was charged with robbing four local banks.
Smeltzer will be conditionally released to La Pasada Halfway House pending trial, which has not been scheduled.
According to a criminal complaint, from Jan. 20 to Feb. 23, Smeltzer allegedly robbed four Albuquerque banks, one of which was robbed twice for a total of five robberies. Each time, Smeltzer allegedly entered the bank and presented a similar demand note to a teller. Once the tellers complied, Smeltzer Read More
FBI Offering Up To $2,000 Reward For Information On Man Suspected Of Robbing Española Bank Twice In March
Anyone who recognizes this thief is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Tips also may be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI and Española Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the individual responsible for a bank robbery Monday, March 28, 2022.
At approximately 1:25 p.m., this unknown male entered WaFd Bank, 1124 North Riverside Dr. in Española. The suspect presented a note to the teller demanding money from the bank. The robber Read More
