LOPD: Justices Affirm Pretrial Release Ruling In Public Defender Case Targeted By Bernalillo District Attorney
From the Law Offices of the Public Defender:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court Friday affirmed a 2nd Judicial District Court judge’s ruling allowing a teenager accused of multiple home burglaries to await trial under strict conditions of release on house arrest.
The Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office asked the court to reconsider the pretrial detention of Jesse Mascareno-Haidle, 19, after failing twice to convince two judges to hold him in jail pending his trial. T
he prosecutor’s office claims Mascareno-Haidle is a suspect in some 80 burglaries, but has only charged him with Read More
New Mexico Cannabis Control Division Releases List Of 161 Applicants For New Regulatory Advisory Committee
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — The Cannabis Control Division (CCD) announced Friday that it has posted the list of the 161 people who have submitted online applications to be appointed to the newly created Cannabis Regulatory Advisory Committee on its website, ccd.rld.state.nm.us.
Located within the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD), CCD is committed to ensuring a transparent process as it stands up the adult-use cannabis industry in our state.
The recently enacted Cannabis Regulation Act (CRA) provides that CCD must establish the Cannabis Regulatory Advisory Committee Read More
Luján Meets With Local Leaders Across New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, left, meeting Friday with southern New Mexico local leaders. Courtesy photo
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, second from left, meeting Friday with local leaders from Alamogordo, Las Cruces, Sunland Park, Anthony, Deming, Mesilla, Silver City and Grant County. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
NAMBE — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) wrapped up the May state work period Friday, which included a tour across southern New Mexico and meetings with New Mexico local leaders.
While traveling, Sen. Luján met with mayors and local leaders from Alamogordo, Las Cruces, Sunland Park, Anthony, Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 285 New Cases, Total 199,333 With 9 New Deaths And 184,263 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 285 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today to the total remains at 524 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.)
Today’s update includes 9 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 80 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 6 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case
Chart 419 COVID-19 In New Mexico May 7
This chart displays the percentage of New Mexico residents receiving a vaccine by age group. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
LASG Gymnasts Compete In Regionals In Colorado
LASG gymnasts at the Region 3 Xcel competition in Aurora, Colo. From left, Coach Svetlana Skurikhin, Coach Loui Janecky, Kylee Lovato, Brianna Fryer, Chantel Bibeault, Sara Gardner, Danielle Trellue, Colette Bibeault, Coach Miles Beaux and not pictured Aspen Kendall and Megan Brown. Courtesy/LASG
LASG News:
Over the weekend, LASG gymnasts travelled to Aurora, Colo. for the Xcel Region 3 gymnastics competition.
The competition included Platinum and Diamond level gymnasts from Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming comprising 114 teams with a total of 571 Read More
SFNF Pecos/Vegas Continues Rowe Mesa Prescribed Burn
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are planning to continue implementation of the previously announced East Rowe Mesa prescribed burn located east of NM State Road 34 approximately 10 miles south of the village of Pecos.
Crews have treated approximately 1,830 acres on the 4,328-acre unit.
Hand and aerial ignitions on the remaining approximately 2,500 acres could begin as early as Monday, May 10.
The decision to proceed will depend on favorable conditions, including available resources, fuel moisture levels, air quality, ventilation, wind direction Read More
Public Education Dept. Asks Kids To Rate School Meals
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico school children are being invited to praise – or complain about – the meatloaf, pizza, mac-and-cheese and scrambled eggs served by their school cafeteria.
The state Public Education Department (NMPED) is conducting a food quality survey through May to determine what students think about the 40 million breakfasts and 56 million lunches served in New Mexico school cafeterias across the state each year.
“School meals have come a long way in the last decade with more locally sourced, fresh food and real care about meeting nutrition standards. Now we’re asking students Read More
Last Day To Vote Los Alamos High For Vans Competition
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Vans Marketing and Design Club needs your vote to win $50,000 for the art program.
Voting is open until 6 p.m. TODAY ONLY.
Please vote at customculture.vans.com
Collaborating ideas with sophomore Sophia Buckman and seniors Amelia Duffy and Kaisa Drew, seniors Kara Moss, Jillian Puckett and Kari Mason designed and painted this year’s Van’s Custom Culture Shoes.
“I am really impressed with the students cooperative spirit and incredible work ethic,” club sponsor Mary Grace said “Their boundless creativity is a given, but their commitment to their Read More
Los Alamos Passes 60% Milestone For COVID Vaccinations
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson announced Thursday afternoon that Los Alamos County has officially surpassed the 60 percent COVID-19 vaccine mark today with 61.1 percent of residents receiving both vaccinations.
“This is great news for our community,” Simpson said, “It’s a positive sign that we are continuing to head in the right direction and move into a post-pandemic stage of COVID-19 that will allow our businesses and our community to return to more of a day-to-day routine with fewer restrictions very soon.”
Simpson’s remarks reflected an announcement Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- Increasing encampments in the bosque leads to enforcement dispute in Valencia County - KRQE News 13
- One of the Craziest Police Chases Happened in New Mexico - klaq.com
- Storm chances develop in eastern New Mexico starting Friday afternoon - Yahoo! Voices
- New Mexico Superintendent Of Insurance Urges Consumers To Protect Themselves Against Identify Theft After ... - Los Alamos Daily Post
- New Mexicans should check bank accounts after healthcare cyberattack - KRQE News 13
- New Mexicans should check bank accounts after healthcare cyberattack - KRQE News 13
