New Mexico
NMSP identifies suspect who shot at officer near Fort Sumner, search continues
DE BACA COUNTY, N.M. (KFDA) – New Mexico State Police have identified the man who shot at an officer near Fort Sumner as the search continues for both him and his accomplice.
Officials say the man who shot at a New Mexico State Police officer has been identified as 39-year-old Jovan Martinez.
According to police, Martinez and his accomplice, identified as 26-year-old Makaela Johnson, are believed to be armed and dangerous and have active felony warrants for their arrest.
New Mexico State Police, along with local law enforcement partners, are actively searching for the pair.
If you see either individual, do not approach them. Please call 911 immediately.
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New Mexico
Grass fire burning thousands of acres in Quay County
QUAY COUNTY, N.M. – A grass fire has burned an estimated 1,000-2,000 acres near San Jon in Quay County.
Emergency crews say the Old 66 Fire is threatening structures, and remains 0% contained.
The New Mexico Forestry Division said crews discovered the fire at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 east of San Jon, north of Interstate 40 in Quay County.
Smoke is visible from Interstate 40 and surrounding areas.
The fire is on private land and the cause remains under investigation.
State Road 469 is closed at Main Avenue. Officials said local residents should use caution and avoid the area.
Structures threatened include a wind farm to the southwest.
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