DA Mary Carmack-Altwies Disappointed In Judge Jason Lidyard’s Rejection Of Plea In Triple Homicide Case
District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies
From the Office of the District Attorney:
SANTA FE — The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office is disappointed in Judge Jason Lidyard’s decision Thursday to reject the plea of life plus nine years in the case of State v. Gage.
Gage attempted to plead guilty to a brutal triple homicide.
District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies stated, “The victims’ families were very clear with us that they do not want to go through another trial. The last one was traumatic for them, and they whole-heartedly agreed that this plea was justice in their eyes.”
Judge Jason Read More
Governor Appoints Roscoe Augustus Woods Of Socorro To Seventh Judicial District Court Vacancy
COURT News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday that she has named Roscoe Augustus Woods of Socorro to the Seventh Judicial District Court, Division II.
He fills a vacancy created by the death of Chief Judge Matthew Reynolds in March.
Woods has led his own private practice firm in Socorro since 2015. He previously served as Assistant Attorney General and Director of the Open Government Division for the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General and worked as a special commissioner for the Seventh Judicial District Court.
Born and raised in New Mexico, Woods graduated high Read More
National Merit Scholarships Awarded To LAHS Seniors
LAHS senior Isaac Ortega is awarded a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship for his strong combination of academic skills and achievements, extracurricular accomplishments and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
Isaac Ortega, a senior at Los Alamos High School (LAHS), is one of 14 New Mexico students named as winners of National Merit $2,500 Scholarships.
In addition, nine LAHS seniors are among 1,000 distinguished students receiving corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards financed by about 140 corporations, company foundations Read More
LAPD Seeks Help From Community To Find Urban Quintana And Meriana Archuleta Wanted For Shoplifting At Smith’s
Urban Quintana of Alcalde and Meriana Archuleta of Ohkay Owingeh are wanted for felony shoplifting at Smith’s Market Place. Anyone who spots them or knows their whereabouts please call LAPD at 505.662.8222. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has identified two suspects from an April 26, 2021 felony shoplifting that occurred at Smith’s Market Place in Los Alamos.
Urban Quintana of Alcalde and Meriana Archuleta of Ohkay Owingeh have been identified as two of the three suspects involved in this shoplifting case.
Arrest Warrants have been approved for both of the Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 202 New Cases, Total 200,432 With 2 New Deaths And 185,567 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 202 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 525 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 2 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 73 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 6 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in
Chart 425 COVID-19 In New Mexico May 13
This chart displays the percentage of fully vaccinated residents by county. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNMDOH, New Mexico United, Western Sky Community Care Unite To Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations At Home Games
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announces what may be the best assist to score a goal, ever.
New Mexico United, Western Sky Community Care and the NMDOH will be providing COVID-19 vaccinations every home game starting at this Saturday’s season opener at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
Vaccinations will be available for up to 150 ticketholders to the May 15 match in the New Mexico United tailgate lot. Western Sky Community Care will be dispensing Pfizer vaccine and ticketholders receiving their first COVID-19 vaccination will get a voucher for Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 196 New Cases, Total 200,037 With 3 New Deaths And 185,385 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced Wednesday 196 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 525 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 3 new deaths Wednesday in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 68 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 3 new
Santa Fe National Forest Managing Cuervito Fire To Reduce Fuels And Restore Forest Health
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are taking advantage of a lightning strike on Mother’s Day to achieve pre-determined resource objectives on about 1,500 acres on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District.
Managing the Cuervito Fire will achieve significant benefits on the ground, including safer communities and a healthier forest.
Location: 9 miles east of Pecos and 3 miles southwest of the Barillas Lookout
Start Date: May 9, 2021
Size: Approximately 10 acres with the potential for approximately 1,500 acres
Cause: Lightning
Resources Assigned: 2 engines, Read More
Heinrich, Portman: Artificial Intelligence Bills To Boost AI-Ready National Security Personnel, Increase Transparency
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio), the co-founders of the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus, are announcing two bipartisan pieces of legislation to strengthen the U.S. government’s artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, support long-term investments in AI ethics and safety research, as well as increase governmental AI transparency.
Senators Heinrich and Portman will be introducing the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Capabilities and Transparency (AICT) Act. The AICT Act would Read More