Judge doubles bond for Duran in Taos murder case
Taos District Court Judge Peggy Nelson increased Nathaniel Duran's bond to 1 million dollars cash after arraignment on murder charges in the slaying of Marioara Shand, a 38 year old Taos resident. Prosecutors cited Duran's juvenile violence record and the perceived danger to the community while defense urged a $500,000 property bond or $50,000 cash. Shand's body was found July 9, one day before Duran's 18th birthday, and authorities say one charge is first degree murder with a second degree option. The defense notes Duran was 17 at the time of the alleged crime and argues he should be treated as a juvenile.
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Nathaniel Duran
Nelson
Duran
Marioara Shand
Taos
Donald Gallegos
Shand
Alan Maestas
Maestas
Maesias
Taos County
Gallegos
Durain
Greg Medina
Medina
Taos Pharmacy
Parole Revocation Hearing for Frésquez Held in Taos County
Frésquez faced a five charge parole violation finding after a Thursday hearing at the San Miguel County Detention Facility. He violated conditions by leaving the parole area without permission, drinking alcohol, failing to pay parole costs and a DNA testing fee, and not completing a Taos Community Corrections Program. A retake warrant followed, with possible transport to a state facility, while prosecutors consider holding him in Taos County. Law enforcement notes threats against Frésquez. bond set at $100,000 cash-only. The DA may file murder charges related to Le Anne Martinez’s death, with Gallegos stating a grand jury is possible.
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Richard Sabino Frésquez
San Miguel County
Mark Redosevich
New Mexico Probation and Parole Department
Frésquez
Taos
Redosevich
Los Lunas
Donald Gallegos
Taos County
Redosevich Said He Did Not Know If Gallegos Would Exercise This Option. Frésquez
Peggy Nelson
Gallegos
le- Anne Martinez
Five Colfax County residents waived prelims in drug trafficking case
In Eagle Nest on July 24 four suspects were charged with trafficking and conspiracy to traffic methamphetamines, and a fifth with six counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer with a deadly weapon. Barbara Thurston, Kimberly Thurston, Phil Hammond, and Dan Liester remain free on bonds. Reuben Sanchez posted 10 percent of a $20,000 bond and was released.
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Cion
Barbara Thurston
Ocate
Kimberly “Buck” Thurston
Phil Hammond
Fisherman's Lane
Eagle Nest
Dan Liester
Bears begin annual prowl for food in New Mexico
New Mexico Game and Fish officers warn residents to secure trash and pet food, prune fruit trees, and limit bird feeders to deter bears before hibernation. Officials report a slight uptick in sightings due to forest reopening and lingering bear instincts, with warnings of fines for nuisance bears.
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Medina
Santa Fe
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