La Luz News

Jessica Apodaca, 32, of the 1100 block of Uranus, turned herself in to the Department of Public Safety on a Municipal Court warrant for alleged failure to pay fines.

Maria Salazar, 45, of La Luz, after being allegedly observed at King's Treasure, 1500 block of White Sands Boulevard, removing property was charged with eight counts of larceny under $250. Salazar was cited for the alleged incidents that occurred April 17 and 22, May 14, 25, 27 and 28 and June 4 and 16.

The chief pilot for the state police, who died in a mountain rescue mission, was remembered Monday by family, friends and colleagues for his love of flying and commitment to helping others.

Federal investigators have been asked to determine why a hiker and pilot killed when a state police helicopter crashed in the snowy mountains of northern New Mexico were ejected from the chopper, the state's public safety secretary says.

Kevin Smith, 41, of 310 N. White Sands Blvd., was issued a citation for alleged trespassing.

Macario Lueras, 51, of 9 White Sands, La Luz, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for first offense DWI and seven days in jail for driving on a revoked license.

A larceny was reported by a resident In the 1700 block of East First Street. The person said that sometime between May 19 and May 27, someone removed a large amount of jewelry from her apartment.

The Otero County Commission set the tax on the county's liquor license for fiscal year 2009-10 to zero during its regular meeting Thursday night.

City commission District 3 candidates Bob Evans and Robert Rentschler introduced themselves and heard voters' concerns during a candidate forum Thursday night at the Sgt.

Deputies responded to the area of mile marker 62, U.S. Highway 54 South, Alamogordo, in reference to an alleged drunk driver.

Fourth graders visiting Mesa Verde Ranch in the past two days got to try a hand at roping.

The word "border" in Southern New Mexico generally refers to the United States-Mexico border.

So many more builders, homeowners and prospective homeowners are interested in energy efficiency and getting an EnergyStar rating that Javier Ruiz, an accredited rater, is now making weekly trips to Alamogordo from his base at SENERCON Southwest Energy Conservation in El Paso.

Leslie Escalanti, 22, of 1705 23rd St., was sentenced to 364 days in jail, given 727 days probation, and assessed $317 in fines and court costs for battery on a household member.

Communication Director Peter Olson said Russell Roberts was driving his 2000 Dodge Neon north on Appler Road when the accident occurred.

Columbus Elementary School second-grader Amitahi Borunda greets the Easter Bunny at the central plaza in Palomas, heavily scattered with colorful, chocolate-filled Easter eggs.

ALBUQUERQUE Can a 92-year-old organization stay relevant and build membership when there are so many other demands on women's time? That was the question addressed at the 39th state convention of the New Mexico Pan American Round Tables Saturday at the Nativo Lodge.

Blair Fiihr, 31, of 212 Aspen Circle, was sentenced to seven days in jail for driving on a revoked license , seven days in jail for immediate notice of an accident and seven days in jail for leaving the scene of an accident.

La Luz de Esperanza Outreach of Palomas is currently seeking donations for its annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children of Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Keeping things dry and at least partially wind-protected is indispensable on the farm.