Public Safety

Car Crashes Into Metal Fence Near NMB&T Thursday

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A woman appeared to be unharmed after crashing into this metal fence Thursday morning between New Mexico Bank & Trust and Subway sandwich shop at 1370 Central Ave. She told officers at the scene that her gas pedal got stuck on carpet and she couldn’t stop. Her front tire came to rest on the hood of a black suv parked below. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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ALERT: Important Message From Los Alamos County Emergency Management

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COUNTY News:

We are aware of individuals who are organizing various food and water drives for firefighters working at the Cajete fire in the Jemez Mountains. The number of phone calls and offers to assist them, as well as your response to help Los Alamos County with the evacuated animals we are receiving at the local shelter has been truly overwhelming both yesterday and today.

With the Cerro Grande and the Las Conchas fires in our history, we understand the trauma and impact that a wildfire can have on families, friends and neighbors. We all want to help.

However, we must ask for your support in allowing Read More

Update: Public Urged To Avoid Area Of Cajete Fire

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Cajete Fire. Courtesy image

SFNF News:

Fire officials are urging the public to avoid the area of the Cajete Fire underway in the Jemez Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest, on both sides of N.M. 4 along the southern boundary of the Valles Caldera National Preserve.

The Cajete Fire appears to have started approximately one mile northeast of Vallecitos de los Indios. The fire area runs along the East Fork of the Jemez River and is to the west of the burn scars from the 2011 Las Conchas Fire and the 2013 Thompson Ridge Fire.

Start Date: June 15, 2017

Cause: Unknown

Size: 700 acres

Containment: Read More

Governor Activates Emergency Operations Center In Response To El Cajete Fire In The Jemez

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Gov. Susana Martinez

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez directed the activation of the New Mexico Emergency Operations Center to assist in the coordinated response to the El Cajete Fire in Sandoval County.

“I’ve activated our emergency operations center and directed our state agencies to work with our local and federal partners to keep New Mexicans safe,” Martinez said. “New Mexicans know better than most just how devastating wildfires can be, and as we face this year’s fire season together, we’re also reminding everyone to keep safety in mind and be prepared.”

The El Cajete Fire began Thursday Read More

Cajete Fire: Los Alamos County Responds To Request From Sandoval County For Help With Displaced Animals

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Animal Shelter staff are responding to a request received overnight from the Sandoval County emergency response team to assist Animal Amigos with evacuation of animals being impacted by the Cajete Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.

Animal Shelter staff relocated animals that were being housed in the County’s shelter to the Santa Fe animal shelter this morning in preparation for intake of these evacuated animals, which are expected to be small domesticated dogs, cats, rabbits or chickens rather than large animals such as horses; however, the local stable Read More

Take A Free Ride On Summer Concert Bus Tonight!

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COUNTY News:

Don’t forget! You can catch a ride to and from the Summer Concerts using the extended services provided by the DWI Planning Council and Atomic City Transit. Save the hassle and stay safe.

Route schedules and maps can be found on the ACT website: https://www.losalamosnm.us/government/departments/public_works/atomic_city_transit/

Remember – regular weekday service runs until 7 p.m., so check those schedules if you want to get there early. Read More

NMSP: Operation Roadcheck 2017 Issues Over 270 Citations, Removes 62 Drivers, Makes Six Arrests

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NMSP News:
 
New Mexico State Police offocers participated in the 2017 International Roadcheck Operation. Over the 72-hour period of June 6-9, CVSA-certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors in New Mexico and surrounding jurisdictions throughout North America conducted inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers.
 
Over the duration of the operation New Mexico State Police CVSA certified Inspectors screened more than 7,000 vehicles, completed 1,643 inspections, and put 338 vehicles out of service for an array of violations. Officers issued more than
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David Rael Trial Ends: Verdict Monday

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Det. C.J. Brown, left, chats with Assistant Attorney General Jason Yamato outside the courtroom during the trial of David Rael in the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Special Agent Owen Pena, left, talks to Assistant Attorneys General Jason Yamato and Celedonia Munoz. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
 

The non-jury trial of David Rael, 40, of Los Alamos ended Thursday afternoon in Santa Fe and First Judicial District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer will announce her Read More

Heinrich Votes To Codify And Expand Russia Sanctions

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, voted for bipartisan legislation that codifies and expands sanctions against the government of Russia in response to its cyber-attacks and interference in elections; its violations of the territorial integrity of Ukraine; and its continuing aggression in Syria.
 
The legislation, the Countering Russian Aggression and Cyberattacks Act of 2017, passed the Senate overwhelmingly
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Car Hits Fence Thursday On Diamond Drive

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Los Alamos Police and Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident late Thursday afternoon at Diamond Drive and Urban. No details of the cause of the accident were immediately available. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

After first responders left the scene the vehicle remained at the scene. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More