FBI: Nageezi Man Gets 17.5 Years For 2nd-Degree Murder
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced that Evan Haceesa was sentenced to 17 years six months in prison.
Haceesa, 29, of Nageezi, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, pled guilty to second-degree murder March 22, 2023.
According to court documents, Aug. 28, 2022, following a familial argument, Haceesa attacked a defenseless Jane Doe, who was his girlfriend of 10 years and the mother of his two children. Haceesa attacked Read More
Black Feather Fire Line Construction, Rehab Work Continues
Fire Information Update:
Highlights: Resources continue to work the Black Feather Fire on the eastern section of line and along the wilderness boundary.
Progressing and securing the fires edge. Aircraft firefighters utilized the UAS (Unmanned aircraft system) with infrared capabilities to scout for hotspots and areas of concern that aren’t easy to see on foot.
The crews were able to locate and extinguish the hotspots that the drone identified. Making great progress and securing any area of concern.
Hand crews gained more progress in the wilderness in continuing and securing the fires edge. Read More
FBI: Tse Bonito Man Pleads Guilty To Abuse Of Minor
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, announced Thursday that Gerald Lee pled guilty to sexual abuse of a minor.
Lee, 37, of Tse Bonito, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.
According to court documents, May 15, 2021, Lee raped the victim, Jane Doe, who was 15 years old at the time, at his mother’s house within the exterior boundaries of the Navajo Read More
Travel: If There’s A Heaven On Earth, It’s Vermejo
One of the many lakes at Vermejo. Photo by Debbie Stone
Catskill Kilns. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
I finally hooked a big one! A six-foot, five-inch, 220 pounder! No, it wasn’t a fish, unfortunately, but rather my fly fishing guide, Aiden. Embarrassing to say the least, as my fly landed right in his chin. Thankfully, after some very dexterous “surgery” he was able to remove it. And he graciously told me it wasn’t the first time.
I had never tried fly fishing prior to this attempt but had always admired those I had seen participating in the sport. It looked like a beautifully choreographed Read More
Spaceport America: 2022 Economic Impact Study
SPACEPORT AMERICA News:
LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA), in partnership with the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Arrowhead Center and Center for Border Economic Development (C-BED), have released an economic impact report encompassing the 2022 calendar year for Spaceport America.
The report provides economic information regarding activities occurring due to the existence of the spaceport. Additionally, the report illustrates numerous positive impacts from customer operations and events held as a result of the existence of the spaceport.
“At its core, Read More
Luján Hosts Farm Bill Roundtable With Local Food Banks, Continues Push For RECA Expansion And Extension
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján hosted a roundtable discussion with local Food Banks on the upcoming Farm Bill. Courtesy/Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) hosted a roundtable discussion Thursday with local Food Banks on the upcoming Farm Bill to address their specific needs and help improve nutrition access for low-income communities.
Sen. Luján was joined by Roadrunner Food Bank of NM CEO Linda Wedeen, Gallup Community Pantry Inc. CEO Alice Perez, ECHO Inc. Interim CEO Laura Butziger, Food Bank of Eastern NM CEO Dianna Sprague, and The Food Depot CEO Sherry Hooper. Read More
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Opens Enrollment For Fall/Winter ‘Science Is Everywhere’ Camp
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History presents ‘Science is Everywhere’ Day Camps. Courtesy/NMNSH
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Exciting explorations and delightful discoveries await children at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History’s (NMNSH) Science is Everywhere Day Camps in Albuquerque.
Let your child’s curiosity shine with a variety of fall and winter break day camps beginning Friday, Oct. 13 for Fall Break Day Camp. Hosted during the Albuquerque Public School’s break schedules, camps are open to Kindergarten through grade 6 students and begin at 8:30 a.m.-3:30 Read More
NMDWS: New Mexico Labor Market Review For July 2023
NMDWS News:
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has released the July 2023 Labor Market Review.
To read the review, click here: July 2023 Labor Market Review.
Convoy Of Hope To Serve Thousands In Santa Fe
Convoy of Hope News:
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Aug. 26, Convoy of Hope is partnering with local businesses, churches, government agencies and nonprofits to spread kindness to residents at Villa Linda Park in Santa Fe.
This is a free event offering goods and services, including groceries, haircuts, children’s shoes, family portraits, a Kids Zone, health services, a hot meal and more — all while supplies last. No identification is required and all are welcome.
Build stronger communities through generosity and kindness, and to provide an opportunity for hundreds of local community volunteers to Read More
Jack Beaty Educational Scholarship Foundation Announces Grantees
Beaty Foundation News:
The Jack Beaty Educational Scholarship Foundation has distributed grants to a variety of organizations to benefit deserving students and families.
Carrying out the final wishes of long-time New Mexico businessman and political leader Jack Beaty, Beaty’s estate is providing the funding for the ongoing grants program.
The following organizations received funding:
- New Mexico School for the Arts – $50,000
- New Mexico Community Trust – $50,000
- Northern New Mexico Foundation – $50,000
- St. Michael’s High School – $50,000
- First Serve-New