Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 20 To Dec. 1, 2020
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
ARTURO HOUSTON
Nov. 20 at 1:43 p.m. / Police arrested Arturo Houston, 38, of Española at 2500 Trinity Dr., on two outstanding Magistrate Court warrants.
DANIEL DAVID SALAZAR
Nov. 25 at 3:04 p.m. / Police arrested Daniel David Salazar, 42, of Española at Smith’s and charged him with battery against a household member.
ANDREW LOPEZ
Nov.
New Mexico Legislature Special Session CARES Act Summary And Contact Information To Apply For Funds
STATE News:
SANTA FE — During the recent special session, the New Mexico Legislature appropriated $319 million from the State of New Mexico’s allocation of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
This funding (CARES) is available to support New Mexicans impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Department of Finance and Administration will allocate $319 million to associated agencies to distribute the funds directly to New Mexicans. These grants will be available in the coming weeks.
New Mexicans who identify with the aid below are encouraged to seek information Read More
Council Chair Sara Scott Issues Latest Community Update
By CHAIR SARA SCOTT
Los Alamos County Council
Hello – I hope this note finds you, your family and friends well as we approach 2021 but I understand that is not the case for everyone. We’ve had a surge in the number of COVID-19 infections in the County and we have individuals and businesses that are struggling.
In this note I’ll provide a summary of the most recent distribution of federal CARES Act funding in the County and a few updates regarding the Los Alamos Medical Center and Los Alamos National Laboratory operations.
But I’ll start by focusing on recent changes to the Public Health Order and how Read More
FBI: Albuquerque Man Charged With Being A Felon In Possession Of Firearms And Ammunition
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Jay Bickford, 48, of Albuquerque, appeared in Federal Court for a detention hearing Nov. 24, charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Bickford will remain in custody pending trial.
According to a criminal complaint, Aug. 21, Bickford allegedly was driving a motorcycle with no plate or temporary tag, resulting in a traffic stop by law enforcement.
A query through the National Crime Information Center revealed that the motorcycle had been reported stolen, leading to a search of Bickford’s backpack in which the investigating officer allegedly Read More
Governor: New Mexico Surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 Cases
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – New Mexico today became the 37th U.S. state to record 100,000 cases of COVID-19 and this record coincides with a record-shattering daily total of 40 more COVID-19 deaths.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement:
“Every single day I pray that New Mexicans infected with this virus will recover. Every single day I pray for the families whose loved ones are battling illness with all the strength they have. My thoughts are always with the doctors, nurses and health care providers who give everything they have Read More
