Judge upholds fine against Espanola officer
A district court judge upheld a $217 fine for Deputy Police Chief Zac Pana who was found in contempt for failing to bring an inmate to trial. The judge said the sentence was light and could have included jail time, noting police relations with the court and citing staffing and fatigue issues during the fiesta period.
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Charges filed against 62 El Paso gang members after eight month probe
An eight month investigation led to charges against 62 alleged gang leaders, with 59 men and 3 women facing state charges and 22 federal indictments for heroin distribution conspiracies. Nine men face RICO charges for racketeering, money laundering, and murders including in prison. Extradi tion sought for another man and identities largely undisclosed.
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Bakas named Albuquerque deputy chief administrative officer
Nick Bakas will leave the state Department of Public Safety to become Albuquerque’s deputy chief administrative officer overseeing the fire and police departments the corrections system and emergency management. Mayor elect Martin Chavez announced the appointment as his administration takes over December 1. Gil Gallegos is named police chief and Robert E. Ortega fire chief.
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State Department of Public Safety
Nick Bakas
Martin Chavez
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Gil Gallegos
Robert E. Ortega
Albuquerque Fire Department
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