Fugitive Jerome Naranjo Flees Scene After Officer Involved Shooting In Española Monday
NMSP News:
ESPAÑOLA — The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was called for the second time in a week Monday to investigate an officer involved shooting in Española.
This incident involves a New Mexico State Police officer.
Investigators learned that around 2:55 a.m., Monday a NMSP officer and officers from the Española Police Department (EPD) were attempting to execute an arrest warrant on Jerome Naranjo, 37, of Chamita at 708 Calle De Amor in Española. The warrant was in connection with a stabbing case handled by EPD.
Officers arrived and located Jerome Naranjo in a passenger Read More
Chart 457 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 14
New Mexico COVID-19 Update June 12-14: 230 New Cases, Total 204,271 With 5 New Deaths And 192,338 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 230 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday June 12 and today, June 14.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains 534 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 5 new deaths in New Mexico over the last three days related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 57 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 11
New Mexico Governor Urges Local Restrictions On Fireworks Due To Drought
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Due to critical drought conditions across New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order urging New Mexico cities and counties to consider banning the retail sale of fireworks in the state until drought conditions improve.
While state statute does not enable the executive to implement a statewide ban on fireworks, the Governor’s Office encourages and appreciates cities and counties taking action to prevent wildfires.
Nearly 90 percent of New Mexico is experiencing at least severe drought conditions, with significant portions of the Read More
Los Alamos Vaccine Clinic/$100 Gift Card Incentive June 16
COUNTY News:
Register at the Los Alamos COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for this Wednesday and receive a $100 gift card.
For the next four days, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is running a vaccine incentive program to encourage New Mexico to reach its goal to fully vaccinate 60 percent of its population by June 17.
The incentive is a $100 gift card for every eligible New Mexican who either receives a COVID-19 booster of Pfizer or Moderna or the single dose Janssen vaccine between Monday, June 14 and Thursday, June 17.
To qualify for the $100, New Mexicans will be required to:
- Register