Attorney General Hector Balderas Wishes New Mexicans A Happy And Safe Fourth Of July, Issues Safety Advisory
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Attorney General Hector Balderas wishes all New Mexicans a happy and safe Fourth of July.
He also advises everyone to follow fire and fireworks restrictions, and expressly warns against the discharge of any firearms during celebrations.
“I wish all New Mexicans a very happy and safe Fourth of July, as we celebrate this Independence Day with family and friends,” Balderas said. “Please remember to put your safety and the safety of others first, obey all fire and fireworks restrictions, and do not under any circumstance discharge a firearm Read More
SFNF Rescinds Rincon Fire Closure Order
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Friday rescinded the Rincon Fire closure order that restricted access to a portion of the Pecos Wilderness to protect public health and safety during fire operations.
The closure order went into effect June 16.
The restricted area under the closure order was roughly defined by Jacks Creek Trail #257 and Beatty’s Trail #25 on the west to Skyline Trail #251 on the north to the Pecos Wilderness boundary on the east to Lone Pine Mesa Trail #214, El Porvenir Trail #247 and Skyline Trail #251 on the south, then heading north to Iron Gate Trailhead Read More
State Police Divers Recover Flood Victim’s Body In Carlsbad
NMSP News:
CARLSBAD — At around 10 p.m., June 29, 2021, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP), was alerted to a vehicle that drove into flowing floodwaters near the intersection of Boyd Drive and Monterrey Road in Carlsbad.
The initial investigation indicates that a 2003 Jeep Wrangler driven by John Paul Koch, 63, of Carlsbad was traveling west on Radio Boulevard.
For unknown reasons, Koch drove past road-closed barricades and into flood water that was rapidly flowing over the roadway.
The Jeep overturned several times and was swept away in the Dark Canyon Draw Arroyo.
First responders from the Read More
2021 International Folk Art Market Seeking Volunteers
A few of the artists participating in the International Folk Art Market July 7-11 and July 14-18.. Courtesy/IFAM
IFAM News:
SANTA FE — Volunteer registration is open to participate in the world’s largest folk art market—the International Folk Art Market (IFAM), which runs July 7-11 and July 14-18. in Santa Fe
IFAM is seeking volunteers in a variety of categories, including Poynt Cashiers, First Aid and COVID Safe Practices Team, Front of House Team, Interpreters, Volunteer Coordination and Check-in, Airport Greeters, Handypersons, Art Valet, Bike Valet, Production and Market Signs and Read More
New Mexico Health Department Hosts July 4th Vax Events
DOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) will be hosting several vaccine events Sunday, July 4, for those wishing to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.
These are “walk-up” events, which do not require New Mexicans to schedule ahead of time.
In Bernalillo County:
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Pfizer)
- Rail Yards Market
- 777 1st St SW
- Albuquerque
In Bernalillo County:
- 6-9:15 p.m. (Pfizer)
- Balloon Festival Park
- 9401 Balloon Festival Parkway NE
- Albuquerque
In Doña Ana County:
- 5-7 p.m. (Johnson & Johnson)
- Pat and Lou Sisbarro Park at NMSU
- 205 Arrowhead Drive
- Las Cruces
In Lea County:
- 9 a.m.
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 86 New Cases, Totaling 205,715 With 1 New Death And 194,687 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 86 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 538 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 1 new death in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.
- The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 9 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
Chart 475 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico July 2
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimFBI: Colorado Woman Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison If Convicted Of Bank Robbery Charges In Albuquerque
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Keylee Rose Moore, 21, of Hesperus, Colo., made an initial appearance June 28 in Federal Court facing a charge of bank robbery.
Moore remained in custody pending a June 30 detention hearing.
According to a criminal complaint, June 1, Moore allegedly entered a bank on Louisiana Avenue in Albuquerque and handed a demand note to a teller. After the teller handed money to Moore, Moore allegedly walked out of the bank and fled.
The FBI received a tip June 6 identifying Moore as the person who allegedly robbed the bank. Moore was arrested June 17 at her residence in Hesperus.
A complaint Read More
Bighorn Sheep Spotted At Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Bighorn sheep spotted Thursday grazing on the southeast corner of the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. The ‘Gorge Bridge’ is a steel deck arch bridge across the Rio Grande Gorge 10 miles northwest of Taos. At roughly 600 feet above the Rio Grande, it is the 10th highest bridge in the United States. Source www.taos.org. Photo by Laurie Waters
Bighorn sheep graze Thursday on the southeast corner of the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. Photo by Laurie Waters Read More
NCRTD Buses To Begin Operating At Full Capacity Tuesday
RTD News:
Upon the re-opening of the State of New Mexico, RTD Blue Buses will eliminate capacity restrictions effective Tuesday, July 6. Additionally, reservations will no longer be mandatory on routes previously requiring them.
Federal law also requires passengers and drivers (with limited exceptions) to wear a properly fitting mask at all times while on-board. Social distancing is encouraged when possible.
The NCRTD will continue to take aggressive measures to clean and disinfect passenger vehicles and provide air circulation.
The North Central Regional Transit District provides Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- FBI warns of carjackings in New Mexico - Albuquerque - KOAT New Mexico
- New Mexico institutions pay out thousands to recover from ransomware - KOB 4
- Report: NMPED failing to meet dozens of federal standards - KOB 4
- Woman rescued by local crews after hurting knee in Foothills - KRQE News 13
- City of Roswell facing $637,311 fine after worker death - KRQE News 13
- Cold for eastern New Mexico, milder west - KOAT New Mexico
