New Mexico
Suspect in New Mexico trooper shooting identified, linked to South Carolina woman found dead
QUAY COUNTY, New Mexico (KFDA) – A manhunt is underway for the man accused of killing a New Mexico State police officer.
The suspect has been identified as 32-year-old Jaremy Smith, of Marion, South Carolina.
New Mexico State Police has issued an arrest warrant for Smith, charging him with First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, Shooting at or from a Motor Vehicle, Tampering with Evidence, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle, and Criminal Damage to Property.
Police say early Friday morning, Smith had a flat tire on I-40 near Tucumcari and officer Justin Hare was dispatched to assist.
When Hare arrived, Smith approached the passenger side window of the officer’s car.
Hare offered him a ride into town and that’s when police say Smith pulled out a gun and shot Hare.
Police say Smith walked to the driver’s side and shot the officer again, before pushing him into the passenger seat and driving away.
The patrol car was later found abandoned and Hare was found on the frontage road of I-40 near mile marker 312, he was transported to the hospital where he died.
In a press conference today, police say through investigation, police have learned the BMW that Smith had been driving belongs to a missing South Carolina woman who was found dead late Friday night.
The woman was a paramedic and has been identified as 52-year-old Phonesia Machado-Fore.
Police say Smith is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
If seen, call the New Mexico State Police at (505) 425-6771 or dial 911.
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The Canyon Venado Fire has grown to 852 acres east of Clines Corners and crews say wind farms in the area are threatened.
CLINES CORNERS, N.M. – The Canyon Venado Fire has grown to 852 acres east of Clines Corners and crews say wind farms in the area are threatened.
The fire is burning just east of Clines Corners, south of Interstate 40.
It forced the closure of eastbound Interstate 40 at Clines Corners on Tuesday night. I-40 reopened Tuesday night. I-40 is back open but smoke still affects visibility.
“We’re on the side of I-40 so drivers have to be pretty cautious. As far as our establishment itself we’re pretty isolated by the freeway itself as a nice fire break,” said Lincoln Tarantino, Clines Corner general manager.
The fire has burned around 852 acres, up from just 20 at this time Monday.
Crews say the fire is not contained and wind farms in the area are threatened.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Seniors at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center say broken air conditioning has left the gym above 80 degrees during peak summer heat.
Angi Gonzales Carver said she goes to the center almost every day and now worries the heat could cancel classes for seniors, adults and kids.
The city said three HVAC roof units at the center need replacement. The city said those units are 20 years old and crews have put in one portable cooler and two fans for now.
“I have a temperature measure, and it was 88 and that was without people,” said Angi Gonzales Carver.
Carver says the center recently posted a warning sign saying staff will cancel classes and activities if the gym gets hotter than 78 degrees.
“A lot of them have to sit down and they’re they’re fanning themselves,” said Carver.
The city considers all multigenerational centers cooling centers, including Manzano Mesa. The city says it plans to add two more portable units next week while it works to restore the air conditioning.
“I mean, we, as seniors, we deserve better,” said Carver.
The City’s statement
A city spokesperson gave the following statement regarding the HVAC situation:
“The City is carrying out a planned replacement of the three HVAC roof units at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, which are 20 years old. Portable cooling units support the gym and two additional portable units will be installed next week. All other areas of the facility remain fully air-conditioned and operational.”
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