Police

LAHS Students Help Give Safety Town A New Look

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LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy, along with teacher James Steritz, police officers and students pose with the new buildings that will be unveiled at this year’s Safety Town. Courtesy/LAPS

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, left,  poses with the new Safety Town buildings along with Officers Harris, Smith and Weiss. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School students in the Stagecraft and Theatrical Building Trades class, in collaboration with Los Alamos County and the Los Alamos Police Department, have been busy building new props for this year’s Safety Town. Safety Town Read More

USMS Task Force investigation Leads To Recovery Of Two Abducted Children From Missouri In New Mexico 

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U.S. Marshals Service News:

LAS CRUCES – On May 25, 2026, two children were abducted by a non-parental man in Missouri. An Endangered Person Advisory was broadcast to law enforcement and media in Missouri for the children.

On May 26, 2026, a lead was sent by the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Western District of Missouri to the District of New Mexico to help locate the two abducted children, and to apprehend the alleged abductor, Ralph Jones Jr., who is wanted by the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri for kidnapping.

Jones was believed to be traveling through New Mexico with Read More

Scenes From 2026 Senior Appreciation Night

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Scene from The Family YMCA’s 2026 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) event Saturday in downtown Los Alamos. Los Alamos High School (LAHS) seniors were invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them, starting at Fuller Lodge. This special annual event honored graduating seniors with an evening full of fun, community, and celebration. Attendees enjoyed activities throughout the night and had the opportunity to be entered into a raffle featuring a variety of exciting prizes. Organizers encouraged all seniors in the community to attend and take part in this memorable send-off as they prepare

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Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Donates To LAPD

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In recognition of National Law Enforcement Month, Los Alamos Federated Republican Women LAFRW) recently dropped off snacks for the Los Alamos Police Department. Here, Police Chief Dino Sgambellone accepts the donation from LAFRW members, from left, Linda Bullock, Mary Wilhoit, Trish Garnish, Dianne Coane and Valerie Fox. Courtesy/LAFRW Read More

Izraelevitz: Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Candidate
Los Alamos County Sheriff

Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff:

My time discussing my campaign for Sheriff with the voters of Los Alamos, along with my own research, has highlighted some common questions and interesting facts about this position. Not all of these tidbits are relevant to your decision-making process regarding the election, but I think they are all curious in one way or another. Los Alamos is special in many ways, and our County Sheriff is no exception!

FACT: Los Alamos holds the record Read More

Peggy Dare Endorses Antonio Maggiore For Sheriff

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By PEGGY DARE
Los Alamos 

My vote is for Maggiore for Sheriff. Although his opponent has a respected history of service to Los Alamos, his opponent is running to eliminate the position of Sheriff totally. Taxpayers should not be funding him to pursue this.

Maggiore wants to do positive work for the community with the position.

The argument is made that the Sheriff in our unusual town no longer has a significant role. Well whose fault is that? We hear: “The police department does all the law enforcement duties.”  But that cannot be.

What is “law enforcement”? Public employees in general work in law Read More

FBI Albuquerque Announces Successful Results Of Undercover Investigation Targeting Child Predators

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FBI News:

FBI Albuquerque is announcing the successful results of an undercover online chat investigation targeting child predators. The operation led to the arrest of fifteen individuals; all charged with crimes including child solicitation via electronic devices. Each defendant had sought to engage in sexual activity with a minor. 

FBI Albuquerque Child Exploitation & Human Traffick Task Force led this Operation with assistance from: NM Department of Justice, Albuquerque Police Department, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Fe Police Department, 2nd Judicial District Read More

Shiprock Man Sentenced For Firing At Occupants Of Vehicle

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man was sentenced to seven years in prison for pointing a handgun at occupants of a vehicle and opening fire as they attempted to flee.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, on Aug. 1, 2025, Bryson Chee, 43, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, arrived at a residence in Shiprock as a passenger in a vehicle with two others. After exiting the vehicle, Chee retrieved a handgun, pointed it at the occupants, and began shooting as they attempted to drive away.

Chee pleaded guilty to using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during and Read More

Scenes Of LAPD 2026 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

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Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone delivers opening remarks to those gathered for the Los Alamos Police Department’s (LAPD) annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, as part of National Police Week, held this morning in the north parking lot of the Los Alamos Justice Center at 2500 Trinity Drive. Chief Sgambellone is joined by Sgt. David Randleman and members of local Trail Life Troop #NM-1412 and American Heritage Girls who sang the National Anthem and participated in the event, which remembers the fallen, supports their families, and reaffirms the bond between the community and Read More