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Procession held for Riverside Marine killed on duty in New Mexico

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The body of a Riverside Marine who was killed last month while on duty in New Mexico was returned to California on Monday.

A procession was held to honor the life of 22-year-old Cpl. Albert Aguilera, 22. The somber remembrance began at Ontario International Airport and hundreds of people lined the route for one final salute.

Aguilera, along with two others, was in a vehicle accident while supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations on April 15 in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The vehicle the trio was traveling in dropped into a 10-foot ditch and rolled over along a narrow highway, killing Aguilera and another Marine.

“He’s brave for going honestly, because they told us he volunteered,” said Priyanka Fonseca, the man’s cousin. “I’m really proud of him and I hope he knows it because I hold him so close to my heart. Forever and always.”

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Aguilera enlisted in March of 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May of 2024. He was stationed in Camp Pendleton.

His family held a private ceremony in Menifee. They have not announced where the Marine will be buried.



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Missionary from Utah serving in New Mexico died unexpectedly in sleep

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SALT LAKE CITY — A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Utah has passed away in his sleep unexpectedly Saturday in New Mexico, according to a news release from The Church.

Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, died from a medical cause that has not been determined, Church spokesman Sam Penrod said in a statement. 

According to The Church, Martin had been serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission since May 2024. He was from Salem, Utah.

Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, died in his sleep on Jan. 3 from a medical cause that has yet to be determined. He was serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

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“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow missionaries. We pray they will find comfort and strength through their faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and feel the Savior’s love as they honor Elder Martin’s life and devoted missionary service,” the statement said.

According to the release, an autopsy is planned.


This is a developing story and may be updated.



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Blizzard warnings and winter storm warnings in effect for parts of New Mexico

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Southeastern New Mexico will see some snow while other places will generally see cooler, more winter-like temperatures. See the latest conditions at KOB.com/Weather.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Some notable cities in New Mexico could see multiple inches of snow, along with possible wind and cooler temperatures Sunday into Monday.

There is going to be snow across the southeast. A winter storm advisory is in effect all throughout areas like Ruidoso and out toward the Texas state line. A winter storm warning for Carlsbad and even a blizzard warning for the Guadalupe Mountains. These advisories and warnings indicate it’s going to continue until Monday at 6 p.m.

How much snow might there be? Ruidoso could see a few inches, along with other higher-elevation areas. Carlsbad might even see as much as two inches and Roswell has a very good chance of snow.

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Wind gusts ranged from 23 mph for Hobbs and Clovis, 25 in Santa Rosa and similar readings in other places. Temperatures could hit sub-freezing temperatures in places like Ruidoso, Roswell, Carlsbad and Hobbs. Meanwhile, Gallup and Grants could get into the single-digits. Plus, places like Albuquerque and Santa Fe will be in the 20s but the big “winner” is Alamosa, Colorado, with 2 degrees.

Chief Meteorologist Eddie Garcia shares all the details in his full forecast in the video above.

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