Questa man linked to vehicle death arraigned on drug charges
Brandon Bailén, 35, pleaded guilty to trafficking cocaine and tampering with evidence in Taos County court after being indicted on cocaine charges linked to the September vehicle crash that killed his girlfriend Victoria Byars. State Police and local officers arrested him December 1. Byars died from injuries after being thrown from a van on State Road 522. The investigation remains active with lab results pending and the District Attorney pursuing possible outcomes.
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Rancher warns of attack by dogs in Cordillera pasture
Juan Romero says four large dogs with collars attacked a newborn calf in his Cordillera pasture early Saturday. He brought a photo and a flyer naming the calf and asking dog owners to control pets. The calf is recovering with a feeding tube. authorities have no owner information.
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Youth Charged in School Weapons Incident Remains Detained
A 16-year-old, John Swanson, faces seven counts including aggravated assault on a school employee and weapon possession after a loaded .22 pistol and knife were found at Chrysalis Alternative School. District Judge Peggy Nelson ordered detention, with a forensic evaluation and potential residential treatment while awaiting adjudication.
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Reward Offered Over Taos Dog Beating Death
A Taos woman hiking near Taos Ski Valley found a female pit bull dead in the Rio Hondo with severe blunt force injuries. New Mexico Canine Safeguard and Rescue helped photograph evidence and remove the dog. Four Corners Animal League offers 2000 dollars for information identifying the owner or the person responsible. Carson National Forest rangers patrol Lower Hondo campground.
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Taos County
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