The New Mexico Department of Health has appointed LeAnn Behrens as its new deputy secretary. Behrens joined the department in April as the Director of Operations, where she played a key role in preparing the department’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2026.
Secretary Patrick Allen praised Behrens, stating that she has proven to be an invaluable asset in supporting the department’s work and initiatives.
Spread the loveAngelo Garcia, a distinguished baseball player and scholar who graduated from Rio Grande High School in 2011, left a lasting impression on his community. Tragically, he passed away a few years later due to a brain aneurysm, leaving behind a legacy of talent and promise. In his honor, Garcia’s family has established the…
Spread the loveA former bus attendant for Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is facing charges after police alleged she struck a special needs student with a plastic sign. According to a criminal complaint, employees at the APS Special Education Diagnostic Center reported noticing fresh scratch marks on a student’s neck in early September. Police reviewed video…
Spread the loveThe Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of a 14-year-old homeless boy in San Jose. While the exact cause of death remains undetermined, officials have ruled out the recent heat wave as a factor. During the first week of October, San Jose experienced temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, raising concerns…
Spread the loveAfter being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for her involvement in the fatal “Rust” movie set shooting, film armorer Hannah Gutierrez has now pleaded guilty to weapons charges in a separate case. Gutierrez, who is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence tied to the “Rust” shooting, admitted to unlawfully carrying a gun into…
Spread the loveOfficials in Siskiyou County, Northern California, have detained a 22-year-old man who allegedly accidentally shot and killed his mother with a stolen rifle. The tragic incident occurred on the afternoon of October 2, when deputies from the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office were called to a residence in the small community of Dorris, near…
Spread the loveE-scooter rentals are making a comeback in Albuquerque, as the scooter company Spin has announced plans to install and test e-scooter stations throughout the city starting this Friday. Once the program is fully launched, residents and visitors will be able to rent scooters via Spin’s mobile app. Spin previously operated in Albuquerque with…