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Andrea Brown
Andrea Brown is found guilty by Luna County jury for High-Speed Pursuit, Fleeing with child.
June 18, 2026 Luna County I Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced today that Andrea F. Brown, 46, was found guilty by a Luna County jury. The jury convicted Brown on:
Count 1: Aggravated Fleeing a Law Enforcement Officer, 4th Degree Felony;
Count 2: Abuse of a Child (Does not result in Death or Great Bodily Harm), a 3rd Degree Felony; .
The Honorable Jennifer Delaney of the Sixth Judicial District Court presided over the hearing. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Garet Kartchner.
DEMING, NM -On June 18, 2024, Luna County Sheriff's deputies initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle operating without registration. The driver, identified as A. Brown, initially pulled over but accelerated rapidly and fled the scene as the deputy approached the vehicle.
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[Courtesy photos below]
Reserve, N.M. – On June 15, 2026, a 74-year-old man reported to family members via text message that he had become lost while hiking in Catron County. The man advised that he had been separated from his truck for approximately 40 hours and could only describe its location as being near a campsite with a large ponderosa tree along NM 28.
A Search and Rescue (SAR) mission was immediately launched, bringing together volunteer responders from Mesilla Valley SAR, Doña Ana County SAR, Socorro SAR, Cibola SAR, Grant County SAR, Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council, and Catron County SAR, with additional support provided by Catron County Dispatch and the Catron County Sheriff's Office.
Twenty-eight volunteer SAR members responded to the call, dedicating their personal time and resources to assist in locating the missing hiker. Search efforts included thermal drones, UTVs, a scent-tracking dog, and extensive ground searches conducted by volunteers on foot. With no air support available, search teams methodically searched the rugged terrain in hopes of locating the lost hiker.
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Suppression Repair Underway on Bear Fire
Acres: 7,769 acres
Start Date: June 9, 2026
Location: 18 miles southeast of Quemado, NM
Personnel: 358
Containment: 82%
Cause: Lightning
Map below
Summary: Firefighters focused on strengthening and securing containment lines yesterday as hot, dry, and windy conditions presented an increased threat for fire activity across the incident. Crews extinguished hot spots near the fire's edge to keep the fire within its current footprint. As containment continues to increase, resources and personnel assigned to the Bear Fire will be strategically reduced.
- Category: Weather
HIGH WIND WEATHER ADVISORY:
High wind warning in Hildago and Luna Counties, visibility is low in areas due to blowing dust. High profile vehicles please use caution. The NMDOT will continue monitoring the roadway. This event will be updated as conditions change.
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Containment Increases on Bear Fire
Acres: 7,769 acres
Start Date: June 9, 2026
Location: 18 miles southeast of Quemado, NM
Personnel: 495
Containment: 61%
Cause: Lightning
Summary: Around-the-clock suppression actions led to a significant jump in containment on the Bear Fire, which did not grow in acreage today. Firefighter's efforts ensured containment lines held when higher temperatures and drier air moved in.
Firefighters continue working to extinguish hotspots along the fire perimeter, reducing the potential for fire to spread. Heavy equipment arrived on the fire to assist with suppression repair efforts.
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Firefighters prepare for incoming warm weather by securing and strengthening lines
Acres: 7,769
Start Date: June 9, 2026
Location: 18 miles southeast of Quemado, NM
Personnel: 495
Containment: 35%
Cause: Lightning
Map below
Summary: Yesterday, firefighters increased containment along the perimeter of the fire.
Protection around values at risk has increased as crews completed preparation around the Mangas Fire Lookout. Firefighters also worked on improving roads for crew’s access and safety by removing snags and other hazards. There is a potential for unburned pockets of fuel to burn which might produce smoke visible to the local communities.
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