A Metropolitan Detention Center corrections officer died last week in Rio Rancho — the second off-duty death of an MDC officer in 24 hours. The Rio Rancho Police Department, which is handling the investigation, identified the officer as Melissa Trujillo. A GoFundMe page was started for Trujillo, 36, to help with funeral expenses and support her children. […]
New Mexico Statewide News
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‘Pig Butchering’ Scam Targets Seniors
The New Mexico Securities Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department is warning consumers against “pig butchering” scams and how to avoid falling victim this holiday season. And don’t worry, there’s no pigs involved. It all starts with a text, voicemail or even a social media message to the “pig” or the victim. Scammers will […]
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Family of Man Killed By Rio Rancho Police File Lawsuit
The sister of a man who was shot and killed by Rio Rancho police officers in January 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and the police department. According to the lawsuit, on January 26, 2022, police responded to a 911 call involving domestic disturbance at a home on the 4600 block […]
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Los Alamos Rejects Wildlife Feeding Ban
The Los Alamos County Council last week chose to implement an education plan rather than a feeding ban on wildlife, including bears, mountain lions, and deer. Earlier this year, the Sandoval County Commission considered an ordinance that would have banned the feeding of wildlife throughout the county. Instead, the Commission ultimately voted on a ban […]
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Lawsuit Alleges Conspiracy to Remove Wild Horses from Sandoval County
A non-profit organization that works for the preservation and protection of wild horses and their habitat filed a lawsuit alleging …
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State Handing Out Free Gun Locks
Most people don’t expect to be touched by tragedy, but if you watch the evening news or read a newspaper you know that tragedies, particularly those involving firearms, happen every day. From the toddler who got ahold of his father’s loaded gun and accidentally killed his baby brother to the teen playing around with a […]
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Rio Rancho High School Tests Positive for Drugs in Water Testing
How prevalent are drugs in local schools? That’s the question a new pilot program underway by the state’s environment and health …
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PNM Customers May See a Small Rate Decrease
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission hearing examiners recommended that the regulators approve a rate decrease for the …
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DOT Launches “Name a Snowplow Contest”
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Commissioner Avoids Recall
A state district court judge on Monday (Dec. 11) ruled that there was insufficient evidence to support allegations against Sandoval …