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Missing woman

Dawn R. Sandoval lives in the Rio Rancho area but has strong ties to Las Vegas.

As of press time Tuesday, she has been missing for more than one week.

Her phone, vehicle and keys were found at her home.

Anyone who has information about Sandoval’s whereabouts should call the Rio Rancho Police at 505-891-7226 or the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Missing Person Hotline at 1-800-457-3463.
 

Suspicious bag discovered near train station

A suspicious package was discovered Monday morning near the historic building that houses the Las Vegas Amtrak station and city offices, in the area of Lincoln or Railroad avenues.

According to Lt. Elizabeth Armijo of the New Mexico State Police, an employee at the BNSF Railyard Depot saw a backpack chained to a gas line of a building. The bag and nature appeared suspicious, so Las Vegas Police were called.

Pecos coach charged with sexual misconduct

An educator and assistant boys basketball coach was arrested Tuesday at his Pecos home on sexual misconduct charges.

Dominick Baca, 29, of Pecos, has been charged with three counts of criminal sexual penetration of a minor and two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor, both fourth degree felonies, according to the New Mexico State Police.

Editorial cartoon, Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Editorial cartoon, Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

Local teams solidify spots in 2-4A

Dismissing the Pojoaque Elks with a 13-6 and 11-1 doubleheader sweep on Monday, the Robertson Cardinals passed the 20-win mark.

Robertson is ranked No. 1 in Class 4A baseball according to the final NMOTSC.com coaches’ poll with one weekend left in the regular season.

Zach Jordan hit a home run and a double in one game, driving in three runs and finishing 3 for 4. Antonio Padilla joined Jordan with three hits. Both Antonio Cordova, who accounted for five runs batted in, and Caleb Marrujo, had two hits; Marrujo drove in two runs.

Balderas brings powerful message about opioids

An April 7 event at Highlands University allowed an everyday citizen to tell his own personal horror story about drug addiction.

New Mexico Attorney General and Wagon Mound native Hector Balderas and several state-level and local officials, government and nonprofit stakeholders and members of the community participated in a unique event held in Project OPEN, which stands for opioid prevention and education network, is holding events around the state geared to keep a dialogue going between law enforcement, DWI program personnel and sober members of the community.

Fiesta de vida

Theresa Wesner photo
Dancers from Mrs. Sarah’s Ballet and Jazz were among the many performers in Sunday’s 24th annual Fiesta de la Hispanidad at Highlands University’s Ilfeld Auditorium.

Look for more photos from this highly attended event in an upcoming edition of the Optic.

Who really lives there?

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been ammended to remove mention of José L. 'Suki' Gurule. The Optic apologizes for any confusion or embarrasment this might have casused. 

A man named Jose A. Gurule was registered to vote in the 2300 block of Romero Street as of March 30, according to the County Clerk.

Coca shatters state mark

Having already qualified for state in all three distance running events — two of which he won state titles in last May — West Las Vegas senior Miguel Coca has now turned his attention to the record book.

Coca finished the 800-meter run in a winning time of 1:55.17 this past Saturday at the Mark Shumate Invitational hosted by Albuquerque’s Menaul School.

Qué Pasa, Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Thursday, April 26
The Sobriety Familia Ball will take place at the Amistad y Resolana Outpatient Clinic, 713 Railroad Ave., Las Vegas, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Formal wear is optional. For information, call Amistad y Resolana at 505-425-2687.

Thursday, April 26
The Sunrise Kiwanis Club is holding its 31st annual barbecue fund raiser, silent auction, and drone rodeo from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the West Las Vegas High School cafeteria. Tickets are $12 per person.

Thursday, April 26