Archive for September, 2006
Saturday, September 30th, 2006
Reptile Killers Caught
The thugs who broke into Las Cruces Reptile Rescue and killed and stole dozens of reptiles have been caught. Both are 17 and have confessed.
These two also trashed the facility beyond use, and stole considerable property.
Sadly, they will not be punished for their extreme cruelty. The New Mexico animal cruelty statue explicitly excludes reptiles. This needs to be changed immediately.
These thugs were caught with 19 stolen turtles — strange how their parents did not notice the sudden, huge influx of turtles into their home… nor the new bicycle… nor the other stolen property suddenly acquired by their kids.
The 10-foot albino Burmese python, Gloria, stabbed extensively “in the neck” by the thugs appears to be recovering. They claim the 15 snakes still unaccounted for were released into the desert — if true, they will not survive out of their habitat.
Tags: Reptile Killers Caught, Python, Animal Cruelty
Saturday, September 30th, 2006
Greenhouse at Sunrise
Four photos of a greenhouse complex east of Las Cruces.
Tags: Greenhouse
Friday, September 29th, 2006
Welcome to Las Cruces
This is the only sign welcoming you to the Las Cruces. The design is almost constructivist. The Organ Mountains can be seen in the background.
Tags: Las Cruces
Wednesday, September 27th, 2006
Reward Offered for Reptile Killers
A $1,000 reward has been offered for information on the thugs who broke into the Las Cruces Reptile Rescue facility and killed many of the animals. Here are some details of the attack:
The killers (there had to be more than one) used several knives, a fireplace poker and at least 2 frying pans to beat the animals to death. They hit the animals so hard that they broke off the handles of both frying pans. They also injured several turtles by smashing stones onto their shells.
If you have any information on these heartless goons, call:
(505) 526-8000 or (800) 897-2746.
These numbers can be called 24/7.
Tags: Reward Offered, Reptile Killers
Tuesday, September 26th, 2006
Organ Mountains – East Side
The Organ Mountains are unusually narrow for a mountain range and are bounded on both sides by desert.
Here are several views of the east side of the Organs. Las Cruces is on the opposite (western) side.
The extensive rains of the last month have turned much of the desert green, and have produced explosions of wildflowers. Here’s an east view of the Organs over a huge patch of sunflowers.
Tags: Organ Mountains East View
Saturday, September 23rd, 2006
Deadline Passes
The deadline set by the Las Cruces Blackmailer passed yesterday (Friday) with no consequences. The Blackmailer had threatened the city with random shootings if not paid “cash.” The amount of money demanded has been withheld from the public.
The local paper reported that school attendance was down, but there was little other sign of people’s behavior being affected.
Here’s the 24-hour tip line for any information about the case:
(505) 635-9934
Tags: Blackmail Deadline Passes
Friday, September 22nd, 2006
Guard on Standby
In response to threats to city residents by an unknown blackmailer, the Las Cruces National Guard has been placed on standby.
Tags: National Guard
Friday, September 22nd, 2006
Reptile Rescue Fundraiser
On September 11, thugs who remain uncaught broke into the facilities of Las Cruces Reptile Rescue and killed and stole numerous reptiles. They also trashed the facility beyond use.
A fundraiser for the organization will be held Sunday, September 24, from 2 to 4 pm at the Court Youth Center.
For more details, call (505) 680-6675 or (505) 680-6082.
About 15 snakes and 30 turtles remain missing. If you have any information on this crime, call (505) 525-1911.
Tags: Reptile Rescue Fundraiser
Friday, September 22nd, 2006
Las Cruces Police Statement
The Las Cruces Police Department has issued this statement to the public:
Hello, I’m Las Cruces Police Chief Harry Romero.
As I’m sure you are aware, the city of Las Cruces has received letters from a suspected extortionist demanding a certain amount of money.
The letters state that if the demand for money is not met, Las Cruces residents will be shot at random.
The citizens of Las Cruces should know that we are doing everything possible to identify and apprehend the person responsible for writing these letters.
We are using the most advanced forensics and technical equipment available to examine the documents.
We are receiving many leads each day and are vigorously perusing each one of them.
Local, state and federal authorities are united in this effort. We will not stop in this pursuit of justice.
We are confident that with the public’s assistance, we will arrest and prosecute the person responsible for making these threats to the fullest extent of the law.
Everyone needs to know that making threats of violence against the good people of Las Cruces is a serious crime and that will not be tolerated.
Here’s the 24-hour tip line for any information about the case:
(505) 635-9934
Tags: Las Cruces Police Statement
Friday, September 22nd, 2006
LCPD Issues Video
The Las Cruces Police Department has issued a video message by Chief Harry Romero to the citizens of Las Cruces regarding the Las Cruces Blackmailer.
Tags: LCPD Video
