Officer Sues Over Forced Resignation In Espanola
Leo Montoya a 18 year Espanola police veteran sues the city alleging breach of contract wrongful termination and slander after being forced to resign amid a poaching case. He pleaded no contest Feb 1 to two misdemeanor poaching citations and says the chief pressured resignation to cover money and heroin missing from the department.
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Leo Montoya
Richard Guillen
Guillen
Montoya
Teen Shot by Albuquerque Police Was Recently Released from Boys School
Gabriel Mendoza 16 had left the New Mexico Boys School in Springer less than two months before the shooting. Police say Mendoza shot Officer Elder Guevara after a traffic stop on a stolen car. Officer James Busse returned fire wounding Mendoza. Guevara was treated and released. Busse placed on paid leave for three days. Mendoza had a juvenile record dating to age 11 and had served a year at Springer detention for evading an officer and burglary.
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Guevara
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Albuquerque Police Department
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State Children, Youth and Families Department
Newcomb High principal will not return to post
New Mexico educator Larry Dean Cunningham, honored as Principal of the Year 2001 and Milken award recipient, will not return as principal after being placed on paid administrative leave. He will complete the remaining contract months from Cortez Colorado amid an internal inquiry. Ray Carter remains acting principal.
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Deputy Shot, Wounded in Albuquerque South Valley
A Bernalillo County sheriff's deputy was shot in the face after stopping a car in Albuquerque's south valley. The deputy returned fire, hitting the suspected shooter. Both were taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital for treatment. The incident followed a confrontation after the vehicle was halted.
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Bernalillo County Sheriff's
South Valley
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Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department
University of New Mexico Hospital
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