Yazzie murder sentencing delayed over presentence report
In Gallup, Marissa Yazzie, 17, faced murder charges in the case of Colleen Lincoln as Judge Grant Foutz halted sentencing to await a presentence report from the Adult Probation Office. The court adjourned after a recess and a guilty plea was entered on March 7 amid pending related charges.
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Gallup
Judicial District Court
Marissa Yazzie
Colleen Lincoln
Grant Foutz
Karl Gillson
Jim Bierly
Gertrude Lee
Cosme Rippl
Foutz
Yazzie
McKinley County
Yazzic
District Attorey
Brian Leddy
Wallow Fire crosses into New Mexico area grows</T
Fire in Arizona expands into New Mexico as Wallow Fire nears Luna and McKinley County. Fire Safety Director Bill Woolman reports about 311000 acres burned, 10 structures destroyed, and 343 structures in harm's way. Officials warn residents to stay alert as flames threaten more communities.
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McKinley
Bill ‘ Woolman
Arizona
Woolman
New Mexico
Luna
Smoke from Wallow Fire prompts health concerns and event cancellations
Smoke from the Wallow Fire blanketed areas near Gallup, Arizona, causing respiratory issues and canceling events. Jonathan Pablo described the scene as unusual and a fire threat despite no local fire reported. The blaze, now over 100,000 acres, ranks as one of Arizona’s largest, driven by winds and dry conditions with no natural barriers to halt it.
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Jonathan Pablo
Gallup
Arizona
Alpine
Ariz
Grants murder case moves to District Court
Tommy Armendariz, 59, of Grants, had murder charged reduced to second degree murder and was bound over to the 13th Judicial District Court from Cibola County Magistrate Court. Arraignment May 18, defense sought time extension. pretrial conference set for Aug. 3. Armendariz remains in custody at Cibola County Detention Center on 100000 cash bond following an April 18 incident at L Lincoln Apartments.
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Tommy Armendariz
Grants
13Th Judicial Court
Cibola
Armendariz
Gary Fernandez
Cibola County
L. Ancoln
Thwarted robber leaves gun behind in Gallup store
A man entered Allsup's at 2801 Ev Aztee Ave in Gallup shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, brought merchandise to the front, claimed he forgot his wallet, and said he would be right back. While the scene unfolded, a clerk sought help to void the purchase as a second clerk entered. The suspect left a gun behind and fled without taking money.
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Gallup
Allsup’s
Ev Aztee Ave
Lannon election suit moves to appeals court
In Gallup the New Mexico Court of Appeals weighs whether county election boards must comply with state laws ensuring fair elections for both parties. Mike Lunnon filed the appeal after losing the McKinley County sheriff race to Felix Begay in November. The suit challenges whether Republican and Democratic watchers were used as required.
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Gallup
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Mike Lunnon
McKinley County
Felix Begay
Luninon
Chief Deputy Leonard assaulted at flea market
Gallup McKinley County's new chief sheriff's deputy Andre Leonard, on duty since May 8, tried to intervene in a dispute at the Gallup Flea Market. An intoxicated man refused identification, struggled, pushed Leonard to the ground, and fled. Deputy Robert Turney pursued and located Leonard's assailant, Ruben Jumbo.
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Gallup
McKinley County
Andre Leonard
Self
Leonard
Robert Turney
Turney
Ruben Jumbo
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