Oct. 15

Arrest

Daniel Meeks sentenced inmate

Karsten Lee Williams arrested for Municipal failure to appear.

INCORRIGIBLE

5:57 am – Officer dispatched to 1600 block of W. Hermosa Dr. in reference to an incorrigible child.

BURGLARY

10:57 am – Officer dispatched to 1000 block of W. Missouri Ave. in reference to auto burglary.

RECKLESS

12:24 pm – Officer dispatched to 700 block of S. 9th St. in reference to a reckless vehicle.

SUICIDAL

2:18 pm – Officer dispatched to 1100 block of W. Merchant Ave. in reference to a suicidal subject.

INCORRIGIBLE

4:37 pm – Officer dispatched to 700 block of W. James Ave. in reference to an incorrigible child.

ACCIDENT

5:16 pm – Officer dispatched to W. Richey Ave. and N. 1st St. in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

WELFARE

5:29 pm- Officer dispatched to 1100 block of W. Runyan Ave. in reference to mental welfare.

ACCIDENT

6:06 pm – Officer dispatched to N. 10th St. and W. Main St. in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

ARMED

10:03 pm – Officer dispatched to 700 block of W.  Lolita Ave. in reference to an armed subject.

SUSPICIOUS

10:21 pm – Officer dispatched to 700 block of N. 10th St. in reference to suspicious activity.

SUICIDAL

10:45 pm – Officer dispatched to 300 N. 12th St. in reference to a suicidal subject.

Oct 16

SUSPICIOUS

12:47 am – Officer dispatched to 2700 block of W. Missouri Ave. in reference to a suspicious person.

2:05 am – Officer dispatched to 1100 block of S. Heath St. in reference to a suspicious ACTIVITY.

BATTERY

5:45 am – Officer dispatched to 700 block of N. 13th St. in reference to battery.

WELFARE

8:23 am – Officer dispatched to 100 block of N. 1st St. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

DOEMSTIC

1:21 pm – Officer dispatched to 800 block of W. Hank Ave. in reference to verbal domestic.

3:16 pm – Officer dispatched to 200 block of N. 13th Rural St. in reference to domestic.

DISTURBANCE

4:14 pm – Officer dispatched to 700 block of N. 10th St. in reference to disturbance.

HARASSMENT

5:48 pm – Officer dispatched to 1300 block of W. Main St. in reference to harassment.

LARCENY

5:54 pm- Officer dispatched to 1300 block of N. 1st St. in reference to larceny.

INCORRIGIBLE

6:31 pm – Officer dispatched to 700 block of W. Lolita Ave. in reference to a incorrigible child.

SUSPICIOUS

11:43 pm – Officer dispatched to 1100 block of W. Runyan Ave. in reference to suspicious activity.

Oct. 17

Arrest

Alex Ronny Samora Jr. arrested for aggravated battery vs household member other deadly weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia.

WELFARE

1:03 am- Officer dispatched to 1900 block of W. Main St. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

LARCENY

10:45 am – Officer dispatched to S. 13th St. and W. Hermosa Dr. in reference to larceny.

SUICIDAL

2:45 pm – Officer dispatched to 500 block of W. Chisum Ave. in reference to a suicidal subject.t

SUSPICIOUS

3:20 pm – Officer dispatched to E. Main St. and N. 1st St. in reference to a suspicious person.

WELFARE

4:26 pm – Officer dispatched to W. Richey Ave. and N. 13th St. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

RECKLESS

4:55 pm – Officer dispatched to W. Logan Ave. and N. Roselawn Ave in reference to a reckless vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS

5:50 pm – Officer dispatched to 400 block of W. Richardson Ave. in reference to a suspicious person.

ACCIDENT

6:00 pm- Officer dispatched to 600 block of N. 13th St. in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

DOMESTIC

6:37 pm – Officer dispatched to 800 block of W. Hank Ave. in reference to verbal domestic.

WANTED

6:55 pm – Officer dispatched to 700 block of N. 10th St. in reference to a wanted subject.

DISTURBANCE

7:26 pm – Officer dispatched to 200 block of S. 1st St. in reference to disorderly disturbance.

SUSPICIOUS

9:58 pm – Officer dispatched to S. 13th St. and W. Dallas Ave. in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

INCORRIGIBLE

10:36 pm – Officer dispatched to 900 block of W. Texas Ave. in reference to a incorrigible child.

DOMESTIC

10:46 pm – Officer dispatched to 900 block of W. Alvarado Ave. in reference to domestic.

Oct. 18

Arrest

Brandon Kyle Olguin arrested for aggravated battery on household member other deadly weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia.

WELFARE

3:28 am – Officer dispatched to 2200 block of W. Main St. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

VANDAL

8:13 am – Officer dispatched to 900 block of N. 4th St. in reference to vandal.

10:10 am- Officer dispatched to 3900 block of W. Grand Ave. in reference to vandal.

WANTED

3:35 pm- Officer dispatched to N. Roselawn Ave. and W. Cleveland Ave. in reference to a wanted subject.

ACCIDENT

5:15 pm – Officer dispatched to 1700 block of S. 26th St. in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

WELFARE

5:18 pm – Officer dispatched to N. 1st St. and E. Main St. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

6:08 pm – Officer dispatched to 1000 block of S. Yates St. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

UNWANTED

6:08 pm – Officer dispatched to 1900 block of W. Currier St. in reference to an unwanted subject.

ACCIDENT

7:53 pm – Officer dispatched to 1100 block of N. 1st St. in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

FRAUD

8:37 pm – Officer dispatched to 1900 block of W. Main St. in reference to fraud.

UNWANTED

9:47 pm – Officer dispatched to 600 block of N. 8th St. in reference to an unwanted subject.

DOMESTIC

10:54 pm – Officer dispatched to 1900 block of W. Richey Ave. in reference to domestic.

Oct. 19

Arrest

London Cameron Camacho arrested for aggravated DWI of intoxicating liquor or drugs. Proof of insurance required.

DWI

12:09 am – Officer dispatched to 1100 block of W. Clayton Ave. in reference to DWI

WELFARE

12:27 am – Officer dispatched to 2600 block of W. Main St. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

ACCIDENT

10:11 am – Officer dispatched to 600 block of N. 26th St. in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

THREATS

10:52 am – Officer dispatched to 300 block of W. Main St. in reference to threats.

DOMESTIC

11:29 am – Officer dispatched to S. 27th St. and W. Grand Ave. in reference to threats.

DISTURBANCE

11:45 am – Officer dispatched to 700 block of N. 10th St. in reference to disturbance.

SUSPICIOUS

12:00 pm – Officer dispatched to W. Richey Ave. and N. 13th St. in reference to a suspicious person.

1:10 pm – Officer dispatched to 800 block of S. 2nd St. in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

WELFARE

12:37 pm – Officer dispatched to the 1900 block of W. Main St. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

INCORRIGIBLE

1:59 pm – Officer dispatched to 800 S. Roselawn Ave. in reference to an incorrigible child.

RECKLESS

4:41 pm – Officer dispatched to W. Washington Ave. and S. 9th St. in reference to a reckless vehicle.

5:01 pm – Officer dispatched to N. Haldeman Rd. and Lovington Hwy in reference to a reckless vehicle.

WELFARE

6:01 pm – Officer dispatched to S. 9th St. and W. Washington Ave. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

DOMESTIC

8:10 pm – Officer dispatched to 700 block of N. 10th St. in reference to domestic.

LOUD

8:58 pm – Officer dispatched to 700 block of N. 10th St. in reference to loud music.

SUSPICIOUS

9:19 pm – Officer dispatched to 1400 block of W. Ray Ave. in reference to suspicious activity.

BATTERY

9:34 pm – Officer dispatched to 700 block of N. 10th St. in reference to battery.

Oct. 20

Arrest

Estevan A. Munoz arrested for aggravated battery on household member inflicting injury.

Rodeny Matthew Almanza arrested for unlawful use of license driving when privilege to do so has been suspended or revoked.

WELFARE

6:22 am – Officer dispatched to 200 block of W. Hermosa Dr. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

7:31 am – Officer dispatched to 2000 block of W. Main St. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

LARCENY

8:14 am – Officer dispatched to 800 block of S. 1st St. in reference to larceny.

SUSPICIOUS

9:13 am – Officer dispatched to 1000 block of N. 4th St. in reference to a suspicious person.

SUICIDAL

9:27 am – Officer dispatched to 200 block of W. Hermosa Dr. in reference to a suicidal attempt.

FRAUD

9:45 am- Officer dispatched to 700 block of W. Main St. in reference to  fraud.

GRAFFITI

11:24 am – Officer dispatched to N. 8th St. and W. JJ Clarke Dr. in reference to graffiti.

ALARM

12:16 pm – Officer dispatched to 300 block of W. Washington Ave. in reference to a burglary alarm.

ACCIDENT

12:48 pm – Officer dispatched to 1700 block of W. Main St. in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

12:51 pm – Officer dispatched to 600 block of N. 26th St. in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

HARASSMENT

1:29 pm – Officer dispatched to 1300 block of W. Hermosa Dr. in reference to harassment.

2:25 pm – Officer dispatched to 3300 block of W. Main St. in reference to harassment.

ACCIDENT

3:07 pm – Officer dispatched to S. 13th St. and W. Hermosa Dr. in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

SUSPICIOUS

3:47 pm – Officer dispatched to 1000 block of N. 6th St. in reference to suspicious activity.

WELFARE

6:08 pm – Officer dispatched to N. 10th St. and W. Hank Ave. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

THREATS

7:31 pm – Officer dispatched to 2100 block of W. Clayton Ave. in reference to threats.

DISTURBANCE

10:20pm – Officer dispatched to 900 block of W. Cleveland Ave. in reference to disturbance.

WANTED

10:40 pm – Officer dispatched to 900 block of N. 13th St. in reference to a wanted subject.

Oct. 21

Arrest

Steven Ray Engle arrested for criminal trespass.

Jacob E Salas arrested for battery against a household member.

Francisco Portillo arrested for disorderly conduct.

Ethan Nicholas Velo arrested for aggravated battery on household member inflicting great harm.

Danny Duarte Cobos arrested for possession of a fire arm by a felon, battery against a household member and battery.

SUSPICIOUS

12:16 am – Officer dispatched to 1000 block of S. Roselawn Ave. in reference to suspicious activity.

WELFARE

12:20 am – Officer dispatched to 2600 block of W. Richey Ave. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

6:37 am – Officer dispatched to N. 1st St. and E. Richey Ave. in reference to the welfare of an adult.

WANTED

3:29 am – Officer dispatched to N. 3rd St. and W. Main St. in reference to a wanted subject.

DOMESTIC

7:17 am – Officer dispatched to 500 block of S. 20th St. in reference to physical domestic.

ACCIDENT

11:03 am – Officer dispatched to 2600 block of W. Main St. in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

GRAFFITI

11:22 am – Officer dispatched to 800 block of W. Hank Ave. in reference to graffiti.

UNWANTED

12:03 pm – Officer dispatched to 1100 block of S. 1st St. in reference to an unwanted subject.

LARCENY

12:03 pm – Officer dispatched to 800 block of W. Hank Ave. in reference to larceny.

BATTERY

1:05 pm – Officer dispatched to 1500 block of W. Cannon Ave. in reference to battery.

ACCIDENT

3:16 pm – Officer dispatched to N. Roselawn Ave. and W. Gage Ave. in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

WANTED

7:27 pm – Officer dispatched to 3300 block of W. Main St. in reference to a wanted subject.

ACCIDENT

7:57 pm – Officer dispatched to n. 13th St. and W. Main St. in reference to a motor vehicle accident.

DISTRUBANCE

8:15 pm – Officer dispatched to N. 13th St.  and W. Main St. in reference to disturbance.

HARASSMENT

8:54 pm – Officer dispatched to 1200 block of W. Mann Ave. in reference to harassment.

WELFARE

9:38 pm – Officer dispatched to 1600 block of W. Jacobs Ave. in reference to the welfare of a child.

DOMESTIC

10:15 pm – Officer dispatched to 1100 block of Cannon Pl. in reference to physical domestic.

DISTURBANCE

11:00 pm – Officer dispatched to 700 block of N. 10th St. in reference to disorderly disturbance.

SUSPICIOUS

11:11 pm – Officer dispatched to 1000 block of S. Roselawn Ave. in reference to a suspicious person.

El Rito Media News Services

A new report released by New Mexico State University’s Southwest Outreach Academic Research Evaluation and Policy Center found an 18% decrease in teacher vacancies in the state, along with an increase in the number of students admitted to an educator preparation program.

The report indicates a continuing trend in an overall decrease in educator vacancies in New Mexico. A 2024 study reported a 2% decrease in teacher vacancies. As of Oct. 13, there were 1,115 educator vacancies, with 604 teacher vacancies included in the total.

As in years past, the area with the highest need was special education, which had 216 teacher vacancies, making up 36% of all teacher vacancies. However, compared to the previous year’s study, those vacancies are also on the decline.

Elementary teachers had the second-largest total with 128 vacancies, or 21% of all teacher vacancies.

Overall, early childhood teacher vacancies had the largest increase, going from 23 vacancies last year to 29 this year.

Rick Marlatt, dean of the NMSU College of Health, Education and Social Transformation, said faculty and staff in the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership are ensuring that key investments made by the state are being leveraged to generate success in decreasing teacher vacancies, such as teacher residencies, teacher-pipeline funding, faculty endowments, communities of practice and more.

“Particularly promising is the data from the southwest region, which features our two most prominent school district partners in the Gadsden Independent School District and the Las Cruces Public Schools, where vacancies have steadily decreased from 64 in 2023 to 51 in 2024, and now to 35 in 2025,” Marlatt said. “We are grateful for the tremendous support we receive from the state and are highly encouraged by this year’s report.”

According to the report, New Mexico saw an increase in students admitted to an educator preparation program during the 2024-25 academic year. A total of 2,014 students were admitted compared to 1,826 students in the 2023-24 academic year.

Also in the 2024-25 academic year, 1,153 students completed an educator preparation program, seven fewer than the previous academic year. The study included four-year and two-year institutions in New Mexico, along with the Leading Educators through Alternative Pathways program.

NMSU has also seen a steady increase in students enrolling in teacher education programs, thanks to the state’s efforts in addressing teacher vacancies.

“Enrollment in NMSU’s teacher education programs has increased by 92% since the 2019-2020 school year, demonstrating the powerful impact of the state’s investments in educator preparation,” said Leanna Lucero, interim director of the School of TPAL. “This remarkable growth reflects a shared commitment among our faculty, district partners and state leaders to strengthen the teacher pipeline, and it also speaks to the passion and purpose of our students. More people than ever are answering the call to teach, bringing energy, compassion and a deep dedication to serving New Mexico’s children and communities. Their enthusiasm fuels the work we do every day to prepare skilled and transformative educators.”

Staff Reports

Karen Kincaid Brady is set to become the executive director of the New Mexico Museum of Space History, effective October 27, 2025.

“We are thrilled to welcome Karen to the New Mexico Museum of Space History,” said Debra Garcia y Griego, cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. “Her combined expertise in history, preservation, and museum leadership, paired with her lifelong passion for space history, will help inspire future generations through the remarkable story of New Mexico’s role in space exploration.”

Kincaid Brady brings more than a decade of experience in museum management, historic preservation, and public programming. She most recently served as business and programming director at the Neill-Cochran House Museum in Austin, Texas, where she oversaw daily operations, staff and volunteer management, fundraising, and community partnerships. Prior to that, she was project manager and historic preservation lead at R&K Solutions, Inc., directing preservation projects that culminated in museum exhibitions, including one at the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville, Florida.

“My love for space history began during my childhood visits to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum,” Kincaid Brady said. “Joining the New Mexico Museum of Space History feels like coming full circle. I’m excited to continue advancing the museum’s mission to share the stories of innovation, exploration, and discovery that define both New Mexico and our journey into space.”

As executive director, she will oversee the museum’s operations, exhibitions, research, and educational programs, ensuring its continued role as one of New Mexico’s premier cultural institutions.

Kincaid Brady has master’s degrees in historic preservation from the University of Texas at Austin, and in history from the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as a graduate certificate in historic preservation from UT San Antonio. Her academic work includes Preservation Moon: Defining and Preserving the Cultural Landscape of Tranquility Base, a study that reflects her deep interest in the heritage of space exploration.