A 32-year-old Hernandez man is facing a first degree murder charge, along with one count each of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and tampering with evidence after he allegedly
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The following slightly edited press release was released by The Red Nation on Sept. 30, 2023, and is posted at therednation.org. Calling on all national, state, tribal, county and city officials and movement allies to condemn this racist attack and demand the protection of Indigenous peoples. An agitator opened fire…
By Andrew Hay TIERRA AMARILLA, New Mexico (Reuters) -A New Mexico judge on Friday found probable cause to try a counter protester for attempted murder for
TIERRA AMARILLA, New Mexico (Reuters) -A New Mexico man on Friday claimed self-defense in the shooting of an Indigenous activist at a protest over plans to reinstall the statue of a 16th century Spanish colonial ruler. Ryan Martinez, 23, of Sandia Park pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault in the Sept. 28 shooting of Jacob Johns, 42, of Spokane, Washington. Police say Martinez was trying to disrupt a peaceful event celebrating postponement by county commissioners of a ceremony to reinstate the statue of Juan de Onate, the area's first colonial governor, over safety concerns following protests.