On the edge of the Valle Grande in northern New Mexico stands a grove of towering ponderosa pines. The trees, many of them between 250 and 400 years old, comprise what’s called the History Grove, and they offer a snapshot into what the forests of the Jemez Mountains looked like centuries ago—before widespread grazing...News
Beyond the concepts of ‘land management’ are real people, sacrifice
On the edge of the Valle Grande in northern New Mexico stands a grove of towering ponderosa pines. The trees, many of them between 250 and 400 years old, comprise what’s called the History Grove, and they offer a snapshot into what the forests of the Jemez Mountains looked like centuries ago—before widespread grazing...San Juan County felon sentenced to prison
Violated federal firearms lawsALBUQUERQUE – Justin Krantz, 32, of Aztec, N.M., was sentenced July 13 in federal court in Albuquerque to 57 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Krantz arrested in Nov. 2016, on an indictment charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition on May 4, 2016, in San Juan County, N.M. According to the indictment, Krantz was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition because of his prior conviction on drug trafficking charges.
On April 11, Krantz pled guilty to the indictment and admitted that on May 4, he was in possession of a firearm...
‘Legendary Locals of Gallup’ – Authors’ presentation, book signing
On Aug. 7 at 6:30 pm, the Octavia Fellin Library will present authors Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Carol Sarath, and Bob Rosebrough, who will discuss their book Legendary Locals of Gallup. The book provides a look at Gallup’s most memorable people as well as some legends you may not know. A book signing with the authors will follow the presentation.Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola is a freelance journalist in Gallup and has long been fascinated by the stories of area residents. Carol Sarath worked with the Gallup-McKinley County Schools for 35 years and is currently active on several community boards. Bob Rosebrough is an attorney who enjoys exploring Gallup’s intense history and its rugged...
Churchrock man pleads guilty to federal voluntary manslaughter charge
ALBUQUERQUE – Randy Payton, 35, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation who resides in Churchrock, N.M., pled guilty July 18, in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M., to a voluntary manslaughter charge. Payton entered the guilty plea under a plea agreement that recommends that he be sentenced to a term of imprisonment within the range of seven to 13 years followed by a term of supervised release to be determined by the court
Payton was arrested on Oct. 19, 2016, on a criminal complaint charging him with killing a Navajo man on the Navajo Indian Reservation in McKinley County on Oct. 14, 2016. According to the criminal complaint, Payton killed the victim by hitting and kicking him...
Payton was arrested on Oct. 19, 2016, on a criminal complaint charging him with killing a Navajo man on the Navajo Indian Reservation in McKinley County on Oct. 14, 2016. According to the criminal complaint, Payton killed the victim by hitting and kicking him...
Man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting minor
THOREAU – A Thoreau area man arrested July 17 for criminal sexual contact with a minor was released on a $4,000 cash surety bond July 19.McKinley County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lorenzo Guerrero responded to a call regarding another matter. And when he asked a 16-year-old girl about a domestic incident involving her parents, received what’s likely an unexpected response.
The teen told Guerrero that sometime in November Earl Martinez, Jr. forced himself on her.
He had been reportedly drinking when he ran his hands up her thigh and “proceeded to touch her private parts,” Guerrero states in his report.
In addition to being charged with criminal sexual contact with a minor...
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