Break in at San Rafael Post Office tied to two suspects
U S Postal inspector Amanda McMurray says Bryce Franklin and Michael Lamothe, both 18, are suspected in a break-in of five San Rafael Post Office boxes and a linked car burglary on New Mexico 53. A third 18-year-old, Daniel Alexander, was arrested in the past two weeks in the same case as well as an armed robbery at the Comfort Inn in Grants on Oct 8. Federal mail theft carries up to five years per piece plus fines, and Albuquerque federal inspectors will rely on U S Attorney's Office to decide on charges.
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Amanda McMurrey
Postal Service
Fort Worth
Texas
San Rafael
Bryce Franklin
Michael Lamothe
Daniel Alexander
New Mexico Highway
Comfort
Santa Fe Ave
Granits
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Albuquerque
City manager unmoved by Gallup firefighters plea
Gallup on October 2, Gallup Firefighters Association Local 4296 held a news conference to denounce low wages. City Manager Gerald Herrera said city workers should prioritize service to the community over pay but supported the union’s right to publicly air concerns about contract changes. Firefighters at an earlier news conference claimed entry level wages were 8.24 dollars per hour.
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Gallup
Firefighters Association
Gerald'Herrera
Herrera
Henly
Affinity fraud workshop highlights risk to communities
Elizabeth Hardin reports on a Gallup workshop addressing affinity fraud in New Mexico. Gena Wilimitis of the Securities Division explained scams within faith groups and clubs, from worthless promissory notes to gifting pyramids, noting outsiders can exploit prominent members for investment schemes. Rev. Layloni Drake hosted the event at First United Methodist Church to raise local awareness and promote preventative measures.
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Gallup
Busine
New Mexico
Gena Wilimitis
Securities Division
Regula
Tion. Arid
Layloni Drake
First United Methodist Church
Drake
Willmitis
Second Annual Dog Costume Event at Mountain Golf Course
Police report from Milat notes a Second Annual Dog Costume event at Mountain Golf Course. A sergeant observed participants including a policeman and a dog entrant. Details on proceedings and outcomes are limited in the fragment.
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Milat
Thoreau Chapter audit finds internal control gaps and delays
The Thoreau Chapter faces weak internal controls and poor records as auditors outline deficiencies in revenue and expenditure accounting, receipts handling, and an unimplemented Fire Management System. Acting Auditor General Elizabeth Begay notes corrective plans after a year, with Budget and Finance approval and sanctions possible.
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Window Rock
Thoreau
Asa Badger
Thane
Karen
Briscoe
Iashi
Elizabeth Begay
Begay
Edmund’ Yazzie
City Hall exits debated as public building demands fortress stance
Officials discuss securing public buildings amid concerns about safety and accessibility. A county counterpart echoes calls for stronger fortifications, stressing protection for staff and visitors while maintaining open access.
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Doug Decker
Sisi
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