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Posted inBernalillo County, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Government

Photos: On his birthday, hundreds honor a life of service for BCSO sergeant

nm.news by citydeskabq March 3, 2026

Hundreds gathered Monday, March 2, on what would have been his birthday at the Rio Rancho Event Center to honor Sgt. Michael Barrett Schlattman, a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputy, died in the line of duty on Feb. 23 at age 52. Schlattman joined BCSO in 2012 and was promoted to sergeant in July […]

Sgt. Michael Schlattman, a 13-year veteran of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, was outside his vehicle Feb. 23 when a semi truck slammed into the rear of his patrol unit near mile marker 170 on eastbound I-40 in the East Mountains. He was pinned underneath and died at the scene. He had called in the stop just before 5 p.m.
Posted inEast Mountains

Memorial services set for BCSO sergeant killed during traffic stop in East Mountains

nm.news by Kevin Hendricks February 27, 2026February 27, 2026
The once-familiar Mountain Lodge motel sign as it appeared in 2014. The sign was a Tijeras Canyon landmark that stood more than 60 years along old Highway 66 before it was moved to the Route 66 Travel Center west of Albuquerque. Photo by Rick Holben
Posted inEast Mountains

History of a Route 66 Landmark in Tijeras Canyon – The Mountain Lodge

nm.news by Kevin Hendricks February 24, 2026February 24, 2026
Sgt. Michael Schlattman, a 13-year veteran of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, was outside his vehicle Feb. 23 when a semi truck slammed into the rear of his patrol unit near mile marker 170 on eastbound I-40 in the East Mountains. He was pinned underneath and died at the scene. He had called in the stop just before 5 p.m.
Posted inRoute 66 Independent

BCSO Sergeant fatally struck during traffic stop in East Mountains: Investigation underway

nm.news by Jesse Jones February 24, 2026February 24, 2026
Posted inEast Mountains

Child dead, two others injured in East Mountains shooting

nm.news by Noah Gollin February 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Posted inRoute 66 Independent

Firearm incident leads to massive drug bust in Moriarty

nm.news by Kevin Hendricks February 6, 2026February 9, 2026
Posted inRoute 66 Independent

Commissioner Olivas pitches legislators to fund millions in East Mountain, BernCo projects

nm.news by route66.news February 6, 2026February 6, 2026
Patrick Milligan and Gov MLG
Posted inRoute 66 Independent

Edgewood commissioners pitch legislators on funding millions in local road projects

nm.news by route66.news February 6, 2026February 6, 2026
Located at 2846 NM-14 in Madrid, the Mineshaft Tavern is the most prominent space in southern Santa Fe County for events of all kinds. It will host a Super Bowl watch party this Sunday. The tavern is typically open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Kevin Hendricks)
Posted inEast Mountains, Route 66 Independent

Where to catch Super Bowl LX in the East Mountains

nm.news by Kevin Hendricks February 6, 2026February 6, 2026
The Torrance County Detention Facility located in Estancia, New Mexico.
Posted inLocal Government

Torrance County extends ICE detention contract day after Legislature votes to ban such agreements

nm.news by Source New Mexico February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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