Santa Fe County, N.M. - A recent New Mexico State Police operation has taken thousands of fentanyl pills off the streets and led to the arrest of two Santa Fe residents.

On July 6, a New Mexico State Police officer was surveilling Cooks Road in Santa Fe, in reference to suspected criminal activity, when he observed suspicious behavior outside a closed auto shop.

The officer observed an individual accessing a Honda CRV outside the closed shop several times. When the officer attempted to speak with the individual he fled on foot and the officer gave chase. After a brief foot chase a male, identified as Leandro Anaya, 38, of Santa Fe, was taken into custody. During the arrest, a female...

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Omnibus Crime Bill reserved more than $67 million for criminal justice reform efforts and for New Mexico law enforcement to train, recruit, and retain certified police officers, which was signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year.

Law enforcement agencies are being asked for their input to determine how House Bill 68, the Omnibus Crime Bill, will be distributed via the Public Safety Survey. The survey was released on July 19 by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety and will be due August 5. New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration will manage the fund distribution.

“We need feedback on how to best utilize the $50...

A New Mexico congressional candidate recently visited Gallup to speak to voters.

On July 15, Alexis Martinez Johnson, environmental engineer, wife, mother, and Republican nominee for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District hosted a “Gathering in Gallup Event.”

Martinez Johnson grew up in Roswell, N.M., and was raised by her grandparents. It was through their hard work and sacrifice that Martinez Johnson learned about New Mexican family values, which she has carried with her throughout her life.

Martinez Johnson’s career has been focused on ensuring high environmental standards in the Permian Basin while making sure energy was produced and jobs were kept so that New Mexico can...

Gallup Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle that was allegedly involved in a burglary.

The burglary happened at Catholic Charities on July 19. If you have any information, call Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2002. Reference Case # 22-28979.