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Lawmakers welcome Biden administration officials to highlight expansion of Albuquerque-based SolAero

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U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., along with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, will be joined by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves and White House CHIPS Coordinator Ryan Harper in New Mexico on July 15 to highlight...

Shooter identified in Trump rally attempted assassination

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BUTLER, Pa — During a July 13 rally, former President Donald J. Trump was shot at in an attempted assassination.

Only a few short minutes into Trump’s rally speech, around 6 pm, at least five shots rang out.

Trump reportedly clutched his ear as dark-suited Secret Service agents dashed toward him. He dropped to the ground as the agents yelled, “Get down!” Thousands of rallygoers also dropped down.

Moments later, Trump stood as the Secret Service agents crowded around him, covering his body with their own. They tried to usher the former president offstage to his left as blood trickled from his ear. “Wait, wait, wait,” Trump said. He pumped his fist as the crowd cheered, and...

Navajo Nation Council convenes for 2024 Summer Council Session on July 15

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – On July 15, the 25th Navajo Nation Council will convene at the capital of the Navajo Nation to commence the opening day of the 2024 Summer Council Session.

“On behalf of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, we welcome all visitors to the People’s House to listen and participate in the 2024 Summer Council Session," 25th Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley said. "As we consider legislations that impact our people and the Nation, the 25th Navajo Nation Council continues to set the course of history for the Navajo People. The Council leads with compassion and wisdom in making decisions that will benefit our communities for generations to come."

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Fort Defiance man sentenced to over 15 years in prison

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PHOENIX — Leonard Thomas Stewart, III, 24, of Fort Defiance, Arizona, was sentenced on June 17 by U.S. District Judge Michael T. Liburdi to 188 months in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release. Stewart pleaded guilty to Abusive Sexual Contact of a Child on Oct. 31.

Between Oct. 3, 2017, and July 11, 2019, Stewart reportedly engaged in abusive sexual contact with a minor victim on numerous occasions. One instance of sexual contact occurred in Fort Defiance while Stewart and the minor victim were riding horses together. Both the victim and Stewart are members of the Navajo Nation and the abusive sexual contact occurred on the Navajo Nation reservation.

The FBI and the Navajo...

'Bandit in Black' robs another Albuquerque bank

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The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the "Bandit in Black," who robbed the Bank of Albuquerque located at 6530 Paradise Blvd. in Albuquerque around 4 pm on July 3.

The "Bandit in Black" is reportedly a man who is about six feet tall. He has a medium build, and was last seen wearing an entirely black outfit, including shoes, pants, a hoodie, gloves, and a mask that covered his entire face.

The suspect entered the Bank of Albuquerque waving a black handgun. He then demanded money from the teller. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading...

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