Public Safety

Woman Attempts To Rob Bank Of America

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FBI News:
 
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are looking for a woman who attempted to rob a Bank of America branch Friday, Aug. 14.
 
The suspect is described as a white female, about 45-55 years old, approximately 5’1” to 5’5” tall, and weighing about 175 to 185 pounds.
 
She wore a blue short-sleeved shirt with a white logo on the chest and sunglasses hanging from the collar, a tan fishing hat, jeans, white shoes and black gloves. She carried a bag with a strap over her shoulder.
 
Witnesses said the suspect walked into the bank at approximately 2:22 p.m. at 5600 Lomas
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NMED Proposes Repeal Of 20.2.36 NMAC Sulfur Limits

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NMED News:
 
After review and evaluation, the New Mexico Environment Department―Air Quality Bureau proposes to repeal 20.2.36 NMAC, Petroleum Refinery―Sulfur (Part 36).
 
A public hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18, in Santa Fe. Part 36 was adopted in 1974 and establishes sulfur limits (sulfur recovery standards) and other requirements for existing and new petroleum refineries. 

The rule was identified in the November 2012 Improving Environmental Permitting Report as a rule for potential revision or repeal. 

The NMED will host informational open houses

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WIPP: New Hybrid Bolting Machine Ready For Service

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New hybrid bolting machine assembled at Wipp. Courtesy/WIPP

 

WIPP News:

WIPP’s new hybrid bolting machine was recently transported to the WIPP underground, where it was reassembled by site personnel.

The bolter is designed to run on either diesel or electricity. The unit was inspected and acceptance tested at the manufacturer’s site before it was disassembled and transported to the WIPP site. Operational checks have been completed, and the automatic fire suppression system has been installed on the unit.

Before the bolter can be placed into service, portable power units that will Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 23 To Aug. 19, 2015

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

July 23 at 4:05 p.m. / A 14-year-old Los Alamos girl reported being the victim of sexual contact by force on Trinity Drive. The matter is under investigation.

JAYNE SIZEMORE

Aug. 13 at 13:30 a.m. / Police arrested Jayne Sizemore, 50, F, of Los Alamos at 2373 Trinity Dr., and charged her with possession of marijuana of more than an ounce.

 

 

SHANE PERKINS

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Las Cruces Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Conspiracy And Firearms Charges

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FBI News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Conrad Vasquez Salazar, 43, of Las Cruces has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and firearms charges.
 
Under the terms of his plea agreement, Salazar will be sentenced to 20 years in federal prison followed by a term of supervised release to be determined by the court.
 
The guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez, Special Agent in Charge Carol K.O. Lee of the Albuquerque Division of the FBI, and Las Cruces Police Chief Jaime Montoya.
 
Conrad Vasquez Salazar (Salazar), Clifford Raymond Salas, and Andres Linares-Baca, 32, both of
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New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana Receive $2.4 Million In FEMA Preparedness Grants

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FEMA News:
 
DENTON, Texas―Fire departments in Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico have been awarded more than $2.4 million in preparedness grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
 
The grant in New Mexico totals $169,000 and pays for tuition and educational assistance plus several other programs for the Mayhill Volunteer Fire Department.
 
In Arkansas, the grants total $413,524 and cover firefighting equipment for the Lake Village Fire Department and the Lone Rock Volunteer Fire Department in Norfork.
 
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National Ignition Facility Fires 300th Laser Target Shot Of Fiscal Year 2015

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NIF News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Last week, the National Ignition Facility (NIF) fired its 300th laser target shot in fiscal year (FY) 2015, meeting the year’s goal more than six weeks early.
 
In comparison, the facility completed 191 target shots in FY 2014. Located at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the NIF is the world’s most energetic laser.
 
Increasing the shot rate has been a top priority for the Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) Program and in particular the NIF team at LLNL. The greater than 50 percent increase in NIF shots from FY 2014 to FY
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Trinity Drive Westbound Lane Closed Aug. 20-21

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COUNTY News:

Crews from Star Paving Construction will be pouring concrete beginning this morning at the corner of 20th Street and Trinity Drive.

The west-bound right lane of Trinity Drive will be closed from 17th Street to 20th Street beginning at 10 a.m. today through 5 p.m. Friday. Pedestrians may experience a sidewalk closure and detour. 

All work should be completed by Friday, Aug. 21, weather permitting.

Direct questions or concerns about the work to the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or send an email to lacpw@lacnm.us.

The County thanks community members for their continued Read More