Public Safety

Letter To The Editor: Hold Judiciary Accountable

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By Rep. Paul Pacheco 
Albuquerque
 
Since the tragic death of Rio Rancho Police officer Gregg Benner, we’ve heard a lot about judicial accountability, oversight and transparency, all of which are woefully lacking when it comes to keeping violent repeat offenders off our streets.
 
Not long after our community was struck with the news of this travesty, we discovered that the career criminal accused in this crime was facing three indictments but instead was given early release from a possible 13-year prison sentence.
 
The deal that allowed Andrew Romero free represents
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Searchers Recover Body Of Missing Hiker Walter Scheib

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Walter Scheib

NMSP News:

TAOS – Search and Rescue workers located the body of Walter Scheib Sunday evening in the expanded search area where he went hiking June 13 near Taos.

Scheib was the White House executive chef from 1994 until 2005 and had recently moved to the area. His body was discovered approximately 1.7 miles from the base of the Yerba Canyona Trail.

The New Mexico State Police coordinated a search and rescue mission that involved numerous agencies and resources after a family member reported him missing June 16 to the Taos Police Department.

Scheib’s vehicle was discovered June 16 in Read More

Los Alamos Police Arrest Man In Barricade Incident

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Police respond to an altercation Friday at 3301 Canyon Road in which a man refuses to come out of his apartment. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Police at the scene Friday of a man barricaded inside his apartment. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LAPD News:

An arrest warrant was issued Saturday for a local man involved in a barricading incident at an apartment complex early Friday evening in Los Alamos.

Mark Henins

Police arrested Mark Henins, 48, without incident Saturday and charged him with assault and criminal damage to property.

The charges stem from a situation in which Read More

FBI: Pima Salt River Tribe Member Pleads Guilty In NM

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FBI News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Patrick Watuema, 55, an enrolled member of the Pima Salt River Tribe in Ariz., has pleaded guilty to a felony information charging him with aggravated sexual abuse.
 
Under the terms of his plea agreement, Watuema will be sentenced to 10 years in federal prison followed by a term of supervised release to be determined by the court. Watuema also will be required to register as a sex offender.
 
Watuema was arrested May 5, 2014, on a criminal complaint alleging that he engaged in a sexual act with a child who had not attained the age of 12 years. Watuema subsequently
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Cone Zone: Week Of June 22

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COUNTY News:

Here is the Road Construction Update in Los Alamos County for the coming week.

For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Note: the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

Western Area Improvements Phase 3:

Work on 42nd Street (north and south) continues but is available to local traffic. Crews began demolition on 44th Street (north) Read More

Search And Rescue Mission Underway For Walter Scheib

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Walter S. Scheib III

NMSP News:

TAOS – The New Mexico State Police is actively engaged in and monitoring a coordinated search and rescue mission for missing person Walter S. Scheib III. 

This mission is ongoing and involves numerous agencies and resources.

Scheib reportedly went hiking Saturday, June 13 near Taos. He was the White House executive chef from 1994 until 2005 and had recently moved to the area. When Scheib did not return home, a family member reported him missing June 16 to the Taos Police Department.

Scheib’s vehicle was discovered Tuesday, June 16, in a parking area Read More

EMNRD: Pecos Wildfire Update

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EMNRD News:
 
Incident Name and Update: Commissary Fire Update
Start Date & Time: June 5, 2015, reported Saturday, June 6, 2015
 
Start Location: Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak)

Size: Approximately 170 acres

Cause: Lightning
Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush      
Growth Potential: Low
 
Percent Contained: 0
 
Personnel Assigned: 
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WIPP Update: Breidenbach Officially Takes Over As NWP President & Project Manager

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WIPP News:
 
On June 11, Phil Breidenbach officially assumed the role of NWP President & Project Manager, replacing Bob McQuinn. McQuinn served in that capacity for just over a year.
 
Breidenbach, who brings over 30 years of experience working at various Department of Energy facilities, served a key role in the development of the WIPP Recovery Plan following the radiological event. His past experience includes operations and project management at various nuclear facilities, including several that involved some type of recovery operations.
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Governor Unveils Ad Campaign To End DWI

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STATE News:
Friday, Gov. Susana Martinez unveiled an ad campaign that raises awareness about the dangers and consequences of drunk driving.

The Governor also kicked off 100 Days and Nights of Summer, a statewide law enforcement effort that puts more police officers on the roads to target drunk drivers.

“Drunk driving has a devastating impact on New Mexico’s families, and we should do everything we can to stop it,” Martinez said. “That means tougher penalties, cracking down on DWI in every corner of our state, and letting New Mexicans know about the consequences.”

“Our message is clear: If you Read More

Los Alamos Police Negotiation Team Talks Man Out Of Barricaded Apartment On Canyon Road

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Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris, left, speaks with bomb technician Sgt. Chris Ross after the negotiation team talks a distraught man out of his apartment where he had barricaded himself late this afternoon at Caballo Peak Apartments. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Police Officers wrap things up after a distraught man is talked out of his apartment and transported to LAMC. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow Herrera, left, with officers leaving the scene late this afternoon at Caballo Peak Apartments. Photo by Carol Read More