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Los Alamos CodeRED System Limited Due To Security Event … Be Aware Of County Alert Alternatives

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management (LAC-OEM) was informed by OnSolve CodeRED, the County’s emergency alert system at 5:52 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, of a detection of potential vulnerabilities in the platform.

The company immediately suspended platform access for a comprehensive review of any unauthorized access. Access has since been restored; however, capabilities will be limited temporarily as the system is coming back online.

LAC-OEM always encourages the community to plan for potential emergencies to ensure the safety and security of every individual, Read More

New Mexico State Police Arrest Suspect Wanted For Homicide In Illinois

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NMSP News:

QUAY COUNTY – On Nov. 4, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m., a New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officer was patrolling in Quay County when he was alerted by NMSP dispatch of a License Plate Reader (LPR) hit. The alert indicated a stolen vehicle from Illinois was traveling westbound on Interstate 40 near milepost 342. The vehicle was also connected to an ongoing homicide investigation being conducted by the Cicero Police Department in Illinois.

The NMSP officer located the vehicle and conducted a felony traffic stop on I-40 near milepost 345. The vehicle was occupied by two males, one being Read More

State To Host Missing Persons Resource Event Nov. 22

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NMDPS News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Public Safety will host a “Missing in New Mexico” event on Nov. 22 to connect families of missing persons with law enforcement updates, DNA collection services and representatives from multiple state agencies offering support.

The event will be held from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, at NMDPS Law Enforcement Academy Gym, 4491 Cerillos Road, Santa Fe, N.M. 87507

 

 

To register, visit: bit.ly/MissingInNM, https://form.jotform.com/251894571535163

Or scan the QR code.

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Police Cadets From 20-Plus New Mexico Agencies Including Jake Wesley Trujillo Of Los Alamos Graduate Basic Training

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The graduation on Wednesday of police cadets from more than 20 New Mexico law enforcement agencies, including Jake Wesley Trujillo of Los Alamos Police Department. Courtesy/DPS

DPS News:

SANTA FE – Police cadets representing more than 20 New Mexico law enforcement agencies, including Jake Wesley Trujillo of Los Alamos, completed basic training Wednesday, graduating as part of Class 210.

“Our Basic Police Officer Training at the academy is critical to ensure those entering the law enforcement profession are trained and prepared to serve the citizens in this state,” said New Mexico Department Read More

State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In November 2025

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NMSP News:

Statewide – State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during November 2025.

We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the Read More

Los Alamos Police Chief Releases 2025 3rd Quarter Crime Statistics Reflecting 6 Percent Decrease Year To Date

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Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone

LAPD News:

Today, Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics through the third quarter of 2025, compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.

Through the first three quarters of 2025, a total of 152 crimes have been reported to police, including 47 crimes against persons, 98 crimes against property, and 7 crimes against society.

By comparison, 161 crimes were reported to the police in the first three quarters of 2024, including 44 crimes against persons, 104 crimes against property, and 13 crimes against Read More

LAPD To Host Fall DEA Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 25

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be participating in the upcoming DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. This event will be held in LAPD’s North parking lot off Central Avenue.

Community members are encouraged to take advantage of this initiative to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications safely. For convenience, simply follow the posted signs and drive through to the designated take-back boxes. Please dispose of any trash or empty bottles beforehand. Labels on medication bottles may remain intact, though Read More

Thieves Are Stealing No Kings Day 2.0 Signs

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One of the 10 signs stolen within a day or two of placement from Friday to Monday. The signs publicize the ‘peaceful No Kings Rally 2.0’ set to begin at 3 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 18, near Ashley Pond. Courtesy/Tyler Taylor

To deter thieves, signs are now embedded in concrete, placed in buckets with zip ties, and placed in areas where video cameras are present. This one is near Los Alamos High School. Four of these signs in concrete have been placed along Trinity Drive within the view of the police cameras. The fifth one was placed on Diamond Drive next to the LAHS parking lot, close to the stadium. It was Read More

Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez Graduates From Prestigious FBI National Academy

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Deputy Chief James Rodriguez finishes the legendary Yellow Brick Road, entering the FBI Training Facility under the blue gate. Courtesy/LAPD 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos DailyPost
caclark@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez has graduated as a member of the 295th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place Sept. 4, at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. Deputy Chief Rodriguez is the sixth officer in Los Alamos Police Department history to complete this prestigious leadership program. Nationally, fewer than 1 percent of officers are selected Read More

New Mexico State Police Conduct Narcotics Operations Netting Large Quantities Of Illegal Drugs In Albuquerque

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NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — In continuation of targeted efforts to combat illegal drug activity in Bernalillo County, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB) executed two residential search warrants Oct. 10, 2025, in Albuquerque.

With the support of the New Mexico State Police Tactical Team, CSB Narcotics Agents conducted thorough investigations that led to the successful execution of search warrants at two residences.

The outcomes of these operations resulted in two arrests and the seizure of large quantities of illegal narcotics.

Residence 1:

  • Felipe S. Almaguer,
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