Public Safety

Winter Storm Warning Until Midnight Monday For Jemez

Rio Arriba County Emergency Services Weather Alert:

A winter storm warning alert has been issued through midnight Monday, March 18.

          • What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches, and 6 and 13 inches above 8,000 feet.
          • Where: Jemez Mountains and Tusas Mountains Including Chama.
          • When: 6 a.m. today to midnight Monday Night.
          • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Some roads may be closed. Significant travel delays are possible.
          • Affected Areas: Jemez Mountains and Tusas Mountains including Chama.

Instructions:

Anyone who must travel is advised to keep an Read More

New Mexico State Police Issues More Details On Case Of Officer Murdered On Interstate 40 Near Tucumcari

Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

Quay County – On Friday, March 15, 2024, at around 5 a.m., New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Ofc. Justin Hare was dispatched to Interstate 40, near milepost 318, to assist a motorist in a white BMW who had a flat tire and was attempting to wave down other motorists.

When Ofc. Hare arrived, he parked behind the disabled vehicle. The suspect, later identified as Jaremy Alexander Smith (DOB: 10/14/90) exited his vehicle and approached Ofc. Hare’s passenger side window.  A short conversation ensued about repairing his tire when, without warning, Smith pulled out a firearm and Read More

New Mexico Governor Signs Executive Order Strengthening Fostering Connections Program At CYFD

President Joe Biden’s domestic policy advisor Neera Tanden, left, watches as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs an executive order strengthening the Fostering Connections program. Courtesy/Office of the Governor

From the Office of the Governor: 

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Thursday signed an executive order strengthening the Fostering Connections program to expand services for youth who did not previously qualify.

Neera Tanden, President Joe Biden’s domestic policy advisor, joined the governor for the announcement at the New Mexico State Capitol.

“New Mexico has the nation’s Read More

NMSP Identifies Suspect In Murder Of Ofc. Justin Hare

NMSP News:

The suspect in Ofc. Justin Hare’s murder has been identified as Jaremy Smith, 32, of Marion, S.C.

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) has issued an arrest warrant for Smith, charging him with:

            • First Degree Murder;
            • Armed Robbery;
            • Shooting at or from a Motor Vehicle;
            • Tampering with Evidence;
            • Felon in Possession of a Firearm;
            • Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle; and
            • Criminal Damage to Property.

Smith is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. If seen, call NMSP at 505.425.6771 or dial 911. Read More

Governor On Death Of State Police Ofc. Justin Hare 

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after State Police Officer Justin Hare was killed early this morning in the line of duty.

“I’m heartbroken by the devastating news that State Police Officer Justin Hare was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call near Tucumcari this morning. It’s a tragic reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face each time they put on a uniform and report for duty. Officer Hare was doing his job protecting his community, and his sacrifice will Read More

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