WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: A Mobil Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) operated by the state of New Mexico and FEMA will open in Medanales on Tuesday, July 30, to help Rio Arriba County residents impacted by last month's South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding. The MDRC will be located at 214 County Road 142 in Medanales. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, closed  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico issued the following news release on July 29, 2024: An Albuquerque man has been charged with multiple federal crimes, including drug trafficking and assaulting federal officers during a high-speed pursuit. Nicholas Mares, aka "Youngster," 22, appeared before a federal judge today for a detention hearing, and will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been scheduled. According to the cri  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: DALLAS Third Bench Holdings LLC will pay $165,000 and furnish other relief to settle a lawsuit for unlawful retaliation filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. Third Bench Holdings is a New Mexico-based company which owns and operates a subsidiary, Las Cruces Cabinets LLC doing business as Sher-Wood Cabinetry in Las Cruces, New Mexic  more