CLOVIS, N.M. — A 10-month old girl who police say was abducted in Clovis, New Mexico, has been found alive.

FBI officials say they also have a suspect in custody. He has been identified as 26-year-old Alek Collins of Houston, Texas. Collins was taken into custody in Abilene, Texas by law enforcement.

On May 3, Clovis Police reportedly found 23-year-old Samantha Cisneros and 23-year-old Taryn Allen shot and killed near a minivan at Ned Houk Park. Officers also found a child on the ground with a head injury.

During the investigation, officers reportedly found an infant car seat, a stroller, and a small baby bottle left at the scene. Officers began searching the area for...

Population lost more than $17 million last year


New Mexicans over the age of 60 lost more than $17 million in online frauds and scams last year, according to a special report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

IC3 said 759 of the state’s senior residents lost more than $17 million in 2023. The costliest types of scams for the elderly in New Mexico were Confidence/Romance Scams at $4.9 million,  Investment Scams at $4.6 million, and Tech Support Scams at $3.1 million.

“The FBI along with our state, local and federal partners work to investigate fraud and scams, but the key is prevention and awareness,” Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda of the Albuquerque FBI...

DRIVING A STOLEN VEHICLE

Gamerco, May 1

McKinley County Sheriff’s deputies caught a man from Indiana trying to transport a stolen vehicle.

On May 1, around 5:45 pm, McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandi Garnenez was on traffic duty on US. Hwy. 491 when she found a man named James Purkey driving a 2002 silver Dodge Dakota with an Arizona license plate that she believed had been stolen.

As Metro Dispatch was confirming whether or not the vehicle was stolen, Purkey, 55, pulled into a Gas Max station. Garnenez followed him to the gas station, and found him parked at a pump. Purkey had reportedly gotten out of the vehicle and was holding a bag.

Another deputy arrived at the...

Featured DWI

Shaun-Mychelle Stewart

April 21, 7:53 pm

Aggravated DWI (Third)

Driving recklessly and endangering the life of a child led to a Window Rock woman, Shaun-Mychelle Stewart, 36, being arrested and charged with her third DWI.

Gallup Officer Vincent Thompson responded to a call for additional assistance at Speedway at 2654 E. Hwy. 66. Thompson arrived at the scene where other officers advised him of a red Toyota Tundra that had been swerving and parking in the lot to the station.

Officer Patrick Largo stated he activated his unit’s emergency lights and met the driver, Stewart, who was reportedly showing signs of intoxication including slurred speech and...