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Missing person alert

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The Gallup Police Department is asking for people's help in locating Shania Charley, 18.

She is five feet and six inches tall, and weighs about 164 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, torn blue jeans, and white shoes. She may be with an unknown man.

She was last seen Dec. 3...

Missing in New Mexico Day to provide resources for relatives of missing Indigenous people

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ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Public Safety and Indian Affairs Department invite families and loved ones of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People to the second annual Missing in New Mexico Day on Dec. 3. The day-long event established through legislation signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham last year brings together law enforcement, forensic, medical, and social service partners to provide resources for families, friends, and loved one of MMIP.

The free public event is scheduled from 9 am to 3 pm at the Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward Place NE, in Albuquerque.

"Searching for a missing loved one is a horrific ordeal for families, friends, and relatives. No one should...

Amber Alert issued in Eddy County

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UPDATE: Lilith has been found and is safe.

ARTESIA, N.M. — The Artesia Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Lilith Ellis, a two-year-old female who is two feet tall and weighs 30 pounds.  She has blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen in pink and green pajamas.

She was involved in a violent incident this morning on the 800 block of Cannon and taken from that scene by Ricky Ellis, 54, of Artesia. He is five foot nine inches tall and weighs 150 pounds.  He has salt-and-pepper hair and blue eyes.  His clothing description is not known.

Rick allegedly shot the homeowner at the house they were located at. The homeowner shot back, and it is unknown...

Largest law enforcement class in state history graduates

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the graduation of the largest class of law enforcement in state history Nov. 21. The police officers represented 30 city, county, tribal, university and state agencies.

The 61 police cadets received their New Mexico police officer’s certification and were administered the oath of office, completing their transformation from everyday citizen to law enforcement officer. Lujan Grisham and other officials welcomed the new officers into a larger family of about 6,000 certified New Mexico police officers.

"The role that law enforcement plays in our communities cannot be understated, and graduating the largest class in state history will...

NMSP conducts Gallup operation to combat retail crime

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Three people with outstanding warrants were arrested

New Mexico State Police officers conducted an operation at the Wal-Mart in Gallup Nov. 3 aimed at preventing retail crime and holding those who are engaged in shoplifting and other retail crimes accountable.

During the operation, State Police officers identified eight individuals engaged in shoplifting.   Three of them were found to be wanted criminals with felony warrants.

Katerri Vigil, 25, of Pinehill, was arrested for shoplifting (under $250) and had an active felony arrest warrant for seven counts of aggravated assault/domestic violence, aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer, reckless driving,  and two counts of...

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