Today's News

An out-of-control, underage drinking party has landed a caseworker with the state Children, Youth and Families Department in hot water yet again, according court documents.

Justina Romero, 29, was arrested Saturday afternoon on a charge of child abuse, a third-degree felony, and a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a fourth-degree felony. The arrest stemmed from a party at her house at 545 Hermosa Lane, in Camp Luna,  where minors were allegedly drinking and doing drugs.

A 22-year-old Las Vegas woman, who according to a court document appeared to be high on heroin and other drugs, was found lying on the ground unresponsive near Floyd’s Rental on Friday morning while the 18-month old with her was climbing out of his stroller.

Olivia M. Romero of the 1000 block of Fourth Street, was arrested on charges of child abuse and distribution of hydrocodone and Xanax, both third-degree felonies, and with one count of possession of heroin, a fourth-degree felony.

In 1911

Saturday, Aug. 26 — One of the pens with which the statehood measure was signed by President Taft was today received by Ex-Governor L. Bradford Prince, president of the New Mexico Historical society and placed in the historical museum in the Old Palace, at the side of the pen with which the president signed the enabling act. Both pens were secured by Delegate to Congress William H. Andrews and given to the society. The pen received is a steel pen.