Balderas calls multiagency team after Romero incident
Balderas seeks at least 12 agencies to join a Violent Crimes Review Team in response to Romero case and related failures. Letters go out this week urging shared accountability while agencies, from APD to parole to education, participate. District Judge Jaramillo and Brandenburg face scrutiny over Benner killing and plea deal.
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Balderas
Romero
Kari Brandenburg
Bernalillo County
Cristina Jaramillo
Brandenburg
Benner
Felon in Possession of Firearm Sentenced in Albuquerque
Leandro Urioste 31 received five years in federal prison and five years supervised release for possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking after a Bernalillo County traffic stop uncovered about 14 grams of methamphetamine and multiple firearms. Urioste acknowledged the gun was hidden in his dashboard and tied to illegal drug activity. The case was investigated by ATF Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office with AUSA Rumaldo Armijo leading prosecution.
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Om Io Kaneno
Albuquerque
Leandro Urioste
Bernalillo County
Urioste
Bernalillo
Governor's New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Awards Seeks Nominations
The 45th annual Governor's New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Awards invites nominations for individuals with notable public service and community contributions. A life time award, four categories, and a gala in Albuquerque this fall will honor about ten to twelve individuals plus the lifetime recipient.
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Albuquerque
Albert Rosenthal
University of New Mexico
New Mexico
Jo Lou Ottino
Nmdpsa
Police Records Roundup From Rio Rancho Detailing Suspects
A public police log lists individuals charged or cited in Rio Rancho with offenses from late May to June. Notable names include Tom Tapia charged with aggravated assault, Asia Younger charged with assault, and Darek Kafka tied to felony counts at various locations. May 27 to June 3 entries show charges ranging from burglary and assault to warrants, shoplifting, and drug paraphernalia possession, with multiple addresses and venues noted.
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Tom Tapia
Pearl Drive
Francis Younger
Arrowhead Ridge Drive
Apt
Asia Younger
Arrowhead Ridge Dr
Kimberly Maes
Sagebrush Court
Walmart
Unser Bird Jacky S. Romero
Viola Lane
Bernalillo
Sara Road
Jane Circle
Edward Huizar
Ottawa Court
Enchanted Hills Boulevard
Lawrence Road
Clint Chinana
Sprint
Christopher McCann
Oasis Springs Road
Ragon Sandoval
30Th St
Unser Bird
Alejandro Esquibel
15Th Ave
Eduardo Barros
Atrisco Drive
Unser
Teresa Duran-Amaro
Pinon Dulce Road
Albuquerque
Augusta Drive
Frances Sanchez
Lyra Court
Unser Blvd
Feliz Sanchez
Tarpon Ave
Sandstone
Moonstone
Lauren Jaimes
Pecos Loop
Southern Blvd
Kaitlyn Reese
Black Hills Road
Matthew Coogier
Dillon Drive
Jon Kratky
Ninth St
Southern Boulevard
10Th Street
Brianna Goodwin-Meanene
Las Marias Drive
Jessica Sanchez
Advertising Contacts At River Observer
Advertising and circulation contacts listed for the River Observer include Mike Hartranft as Managing Editor, Jorge Lopez as Advertising Manager, Susan Saunier and De Vel Madrid as Ad Consultants, Nancy Chavez as Graphic Designer, and Alex Raab as Circulation Manager for Community Newspapers with respective phone numbers and emails.
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Alex Raab
Araab
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Rio Rancho
Department of Correction’s Probation and Parole Office
State
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Andrew Romero
Partnership Against Alcohol Abuse
Independence High School
Rio Rancho Police Department
IHS
Elizabeth Navarro
Nicholas Oaken
John Harlan
Police Department
New Mexico Tech
Dan Lopez
Susana Martinez
Rio Rancho Observer
Annette Kingman
Peter Smith
Quantum Rd
RRO
Rio Rancho Art Association
Adrian Ayala
W. Lauglin Drive
Hobbs
Ridgerock Road
Jacob K. Durand
Everest Road
Trevino Drive
Harold Guerra
Country Club Drive
Samantha Jacob
Kathy Road
Kiesha Francisco
Sabana Grande Ave
Apt. A
Jessica Candelaria
Stephen Buehler
Saddlewood Trail
Quantum Road
Darek Kafka
Lisbon Ave
Chevron
Felix L. Peralta
Orchid Drive
Andrea Meledo
John D. Rice
Cactus Drive
Kimberly B. Cross
Rosswood Drive
Roberto Armendariz Ili
Pinon Flats
Renee D. Griego
Darlene Road
Paula Baca
Rebecca Road
Rebecca Blea-Fiege
Domain Loop
Brent A. Allan
Copper Ave
Apt. J. Albuquerque
A Journal Publishing Company
Fox
Rrobservercom
RR Community Publishing, LLC
Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico Press Association
New Mexico Foundation For Open Government
National Newspaper Association
Rio Rancho Economic Development Corporation
RAO
Newsroom
Mike Hartranft
Mhartranft
Rrobserver
Gary Herron
Gherron
Argen Duncan
Aduncan
Antonio Sanchez
Jorge Lopez
Susan Saunier
De'Vel
Madrid
Gmadna
Rropserver
Sabrina Rees
Ad Consulta
Srees
Graphic
Gina Archibeque
Gmartinez
Nancy Chavez
Nchavez
Phyllis Santora
Psantora
Tina Davis
Tdavis
Rockford
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