Sexual assault

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Former Durango middle school teacher issued a 40-year sentence for sex crimes against children

Federal judge ruled Benjamin Smith will serve maximum time per plea deal conditions

August 19, 2026

Tri-Cities

Bloomfield man receives probation in delinquency case

Judge orders completion of Clear Court program

July 30, 2026

Tri-Cities

Albuquerque man arrested for allegedly molesting Farmington child

Police Detectives began investigation in April

July 29, 2026

Tri-Cities

Farmington man charged with child sex crimes

Figueroa-Leal accused of molesting child for four years

July 20, 2026

Tri-Cities

Farmington man accused of sexually abusing 8-year-old

Boy told police man wore a ‘Pokemon Pikachu beanie’ during assaults

July 8, 2026

Tri-Cities

Farmington man receives 61 years for child sex crimes

Deputy DA says case unlike any other she has seen

June 19, 2026

Tri-Cities

Shiprock man accused of child sex crimes

Alleged abuse took place last year in Farmington

June 5, 2026

Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement

Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April

January 29, 2026

Prosecutors warn New Mexico lawmakers about ‘new backlog’ in sexual assault evidence kits

Federal grants account for nearly all of the funding to address 2016 backlog

May 29, 2025

Trump administration drops lawsuit against company accused of abusing children at migrant shelters

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Trump administration moved to drop a civil lawsuit Wednesday against the largest provider of housing…

March 12, 2025

Survey finds more than half of New Mexicans have experienced sexual violence

Data offer lawmakers a road map of what services to enhance, advocate says

January 9, 2025

Indigenous advocates call for more education on domestic and sexual violence

From right, Kelia Yanito, Sharnen Velarde, Shannon Hoshnic and Tamani Ortiz participate in a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Peggy…

June 22, 2024

Navajo Nation president denies alleged sexual misconduct

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren addressed the allegations that Vice President Richelle Montoya said he sexually harassed her last year

May 30, 2024

Sassy Tortoise & Hare 5K and 10K Run/Walk a success in spite of inclement weather

Gusty winds and chilly weather didn’t thwart runners or walkers

April 10, 2024

Ute Mountain Ute and former Cortez school leader faces 12 sex charges in indictment

Lyndreth Hemp Wall faces at least eight counts of alleged sexual abuse

January 14, 2024

Sassy Tortoise and Hare Run draws larger numbers than expected

Ideal weather, music and community support makes for successful run

April 11, 2023