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Follow us on Facebook (LatinGRAMMYs), X (@LatinGRAMMYs) or Instagram (@LatinGRAMMYs) and join the conversation using our official hashtag #LatinGRAMMY on all popular social media platforms The MGM Grand Garden Arena is home to concerts championship boxing and premier sporting and special events The Arena offers comfortable seating for as many as 16,800 with excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art acoustics Prominent events to date have included world championship fights between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson as well as Floyd Mayweather vs Canelo Alvarez as well as Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao; and concerts by The Rolling Stones Jimmy Buffett and the Barbra Streisand Millennium Concert The MGM Grand Garden Arena also has been home to annual events including the Academy of Country Music Awards Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Championship and Frozen Fury NHL pre-season games hosted by the Los Angeles Kings ive@grammy.com Lpaez@televisaunivision.com sghertner@mgmresorts.com / awadman@mgmresorts.com will be the mentors of this year’s Leading Ladies of Entertainment Connect TogetHER 2025) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced the fourth Leading Ladies of Entertainment Connect TogetHER mentorship program a global nonprofit that works to increase the number of women in music The mentors of this year’s collaborative program which will provide one-on-one virtual mentoring sessions with young women looking to follow a career in the music and entertainment industries include: Partner & President at Fairwinds Entertainment singer/songwriter and social activist for women’s rights in Mexico Senior Vice President of Latin Music & LatAm for Universal Music Publishing Group singer/songwriter Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY® winner Paying-it-forward and forging opportunities for future generations is a core pillar of the program and the Leading Ladies of Entertainment Connect TogetHER Panel will expand access to these Leading Ladies expertise. The panel moderated by mentees, Anabella Paolucci and Maria Esperanza features’ conversations with Rocío Guerrero, Luana Pagani, Maria Elena Salinas and Ana Rosa Santiago. To tune in visit: m.youtube.com/watch?v=YiNWxvlR4LE “We are proud to support the next generation of women in the Latin music industry with the Leading Ladies who generously share their time and expertise the impact of community is made visible as we work towards closing the gender gap within the Latin music industry.” The Leading Ladies of Entertainment initiative was created by The Latin Recording Academy in 2016 to honor and recognize professional and socially conscious women within the arts and entertainment fields who have made significant contributions and inspired the next generation of female leaders ABOUT THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION: Nathalie.Alberto@grammy.com and changes to requirements for existing categories also made 2025) — As part of The Latin Recording Academy®’s commitment to evolve with the ever-changing musical landscape and to best serve its membership body of music creators and professionals we are pleased to announce that several changes have been added to the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® Process The category of Music for Visual Media recognizes original music created to accompany and enrich the storyline of movies significantly enriches the narrative and atmosphere of movies For a project to participate in this category it must: A) feature Latin rhythms recognized as genres participating in the annual Latin GRAMMY awards; or B) be composed by someone of Ibero-American descent A fundamental condition is that the music be original and created specifically for the visual media project the total duration of the production must be at least 15 minutes of the original music and not different versions of it and it can include songs with lyrics and vocals in Spanish The statuette is presented to: Composer(s) and Artist(s) with significant contributions Recording Engineer(s) and Mixing Engineer(s) for 51% or more of the total recording time of the album BEST ROOTS SONG – SINGLES OR TRACKS ONLY (TRADITIONAL FIELD) This award is given to the songwriters of new that reflect the traditions and roots of various communities especially those of Hispanic American origin Portuguese or in indigenous languages or dialects excluding tropical music and its derivatives the recording must contain at least 60% of its lyrics in Spanish and have been released during the current eligibility period The recording can be part of an album (tracks) or presented as a single and recordings that use interpolation or samples from other previously released recordings will not be considered and Special Certificates (Publisher’s Certificates) are awarded to the music publishers Best Pop Vocal Album category will now be named Best Contemporary Pop Album (Pop Field) Best Urban Fusion/Performance category will now be named Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance (Urban Field) Best Latin Children’s Album category will now be named Best Children’s Album (Children’s Field) AMENDMENT TO CATEGORY NAMES WITHIN THE POP FIELD: The Pop Field is eliminating the word “Vocal” from the categories within its field the album categories names will be as follows: Eligibility criteria was updated in the Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance category (Urban Field): Remixes are eligible only if the original version of the song was released within the same eligibility year The required percentage of urban elements is increasing from 51% to 60% to qualify in this category NEW SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The Songwriter of the Year category reduced the minimum song threshold from six (6) songs to four (4) Songwriters with a minimum of four (4) newly written songs will be credited as a songwriter or co-writer Best Long Form Music Video Category (Music Video Field) Eligible videos in the Best Long Form Music Video category must have a minimum duration of 12 minutes Additional eligibility criteria: the duration of the credits will not be counted as part of the video's length unless they contribute to the creative process AMENDMENT TO THE SCREENING AND VOTING PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCER OF THE YEAR CATEGORY: The Producer of the Year category (Production Field) will now be screened and voted on by a specialized committee in addition to the membership screening and voting process For each entry in the Online Entry Process the entrant is required to provide the recording date the UPC or the ISRC number for the recording being submitted for Latin GRAMMY consideration The entrant must provide at least two (2) streaming links ensuring that the links direct to the specific recording and not to the artist's page The Latin Recording Academy has decided to implement the following fee structure: MEMBERS - The Per-entry fee structure encourages submitters to carefully evaluate the value of each entry and prioritize work they truly believe is worthy of recognition all Associate and Voting Members receive five (5) complimentary entries annually Starting with the 6th entry members will pay $20 USD per additional entry RECORD LABELS - Record labels are currently required to pay a $500 fee to submit entries with such fee varying based on the timing of the submission All updates go into effect immediately for the upcoming 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards taking place in November 2025. To view this year’s Awards calendar, visit https://www.latingrammy.com/en/awards/calendar 2025) —The Latin Recording Academy® announced new serving Board members for the next three years who will assume the great responsibility of helping chart the course of the organization and ensure its continued success Rafa Sardina and Manuel Tejada have reached their serving term limits and have retired from the Board “Our deepest gratitude to all our former Trustees I am honored to give a warm welcome to a very talented and diverse group of professionals joining our Board,” said Eduardo Hütt Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Latin Recording Academy “Each of our new Trustees has been serving the music community over the years in different roles and I look forward to working closely with them as we continue to grow in partnership with CEO Manuel Abud and The Latin Academy Executive Team works to uphold the organization's mission to nurture honor and elevate Latin music and its creators attorney and the first President Emeritus of The Latin Academy where he also served as President/CEO from 2002 to 2021 Abaroa is a co-founder and CEO of Incurator LLC a law firm providing services to multinational and independent record labels in México He is a musician and record producer of children’s music and was a professor of entertainment law for five years at the Anáhuac University Abaroa is a dual member of the Recording Academy and The Latin Academy serves as Board member of NALAC and is an international jury member for Premios Platino He also participated in the Hispanic Committee of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Pedro Blanco is the President and CEO of Blanco-Lorenz a global content branding studio with 25 years of experience in the industry Blanco and his company specialize in content development and packaging for streaming platforms and have collaborated with leading companies such as HBO He has also directed over 50 commercials and has been behind the lens for music videos featuring artists like Marc Anthony Blanco has served on the Latin GRAMMY TV Committee since 2003 His work has earned him honors from the Global Entertainment Marketing Academy Gustavo Borner is a renowned producer and sound engineer winner of six GRAMMYs® and 14 Latin GRAMMYs he has worked on productions for artists such as Phil Collins He has worked on all Latin MTV Unplugged productions since 2004 as an engineer Borner has also worked on television projects for the Latin GRAMMYs the Cirque du Soleil show dedicated to Soda Stereo His talent has left a mark on film soundtracks Borner has served The Latin Academy as an active member of the Circle of Producers and Engineers (CPI) since 2019 he received the AES Fellowship Award for his achievements in audio production and worldwide dissemination of audio knowledge is the Senior Vice President of State Public Policy and Industry Relations at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) where he directs government relations activities across all 50 U.S while also serving as the Director of Latin Music Fernández held the position of Vice President of Latin Music at the RIAA and has been with the organization for nearly 24 years the RIAA has been an active supporter of The Latin Academy and its Person of the Year Gala entrepreneur and educator who combines classical and contemporary to make music uniquely her own debuted on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart music festivals and educational workshops around the world Green has appeared on stage and screen with artists of various genres Green is an associate professor at Berklee College of Music and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Recording Academy Jorge Hernández-Toraño is an attorney specializing in general business law corporate transactions and entertainment law After 31 years as a partner at the international law firm Holland & Knight Hernández-Toraño retired from full-time legal practice in 2024 he has represented GRAMMY-winning artists and producers and negotiated recording contracts Hernández-Toraño served as counsel to The Latin Recording Academy® from 2002 through 2023 He has also represented major record labels and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) Recognized in rankings such as The Best Lawyers in America and Chambers Hernández-Toraño was named one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the U.S entertainment industry by Hispanic Business Magazine he served as Trustee and General Counsel for United Way of Miami is a past President and former Board Member of the Cuban American Bar Association and chaired the Miami Business Forum Berta Rojas is one of Latin America's most celebrated classical guitarists the Paraguay-born artist has released 14 studio albums and performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls Her exceptional talent also led her to academia at Berklee College of Music where she serves as an associate professor becoming the first Latin American instructor invited to join the institution's guitar department Rojas earned a bachelor’s degree in music with a concentration in guitar from the Universidad de la República in Uruguay She has received four Latin GRAMMY nominations and won Best Classical Music Album in 2022 for Legado she was honored with the National Order of Merit in the Gran Cruz Paraguay's highest civil and military decoration The full list of the Latin Recording’s Board of Trustees can be found here LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY LATIN GRAMMYs LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION Recording Academy MusiCares GRAMMYs GRAMMY Museum Some of the content on this site expresses viewpoints and opinions that are not those of the Recording Academy and its Affiliates Responsibility for the accuracy of information provided in stories not written by or specifically prepared for the Academy and its Affiliates lies with the story's original source or writer Content on this site does not reflect an endorsement or recommendation of any artist or music by the Recording Academy and its Affiliates — A plea deal has been reached in the case of a man accused of a shooting last year at a protest over a Juan de Oñate statue Ryan Martinez pleaded no contest Monday to aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon A judge subsequently sentenced him to 9.5 years Martinez will serve a minimum of four years as a result of his plea to a serious violent offense The state agreed to dismiss a possible hate crime enhancement as a part of the plea deal The court scheduled jury selection to begin Monday for Martinez’s trial. Prosecutors accused him of shooting and wounding Jacob Johns at a protest last September in Española One group was celebrating the postponement of the rededication of the Oñate statue arguing that officials were ignoring their culture and history until one individual jumped a wall and ran toward the protesters Video showed the Oñate protesters trying to tackle the man as he ran toward the group The video showed protesters ripping off his “Make America Great Again” hat as he jumped back over the wall the video showed that man firing one shot that hit a protester Medics arrived about 10 minutes later and took the shooting victim to the hospital.  Witnesses said the man drove away in a white Tesla They identified him as 23-year-old Ryan Martinez They also described him as a known online troll who often riled up crowds at protests New Mexico State Police arrested him later that day and confirmed it was Martinez A judge ruled to keep Martinez in jail until his trial KOB 4 received a statement Monday from Jacob Johns about the plea deal This is a continuation of colonial violence this criminal process is reflective of the systemic white supremacy that Indigenous peoples face The shooter motivated by hatred got 9.5 years but will actually be in prison for half that time Just imagine if I shot a person at a MAGA rally or a Christian prayer service I’d be put away for life And all we were doing was having a peaceful sunrise ceremony – we went there to pray and our prayers were answered because the Oñate statue still does not stand We live in a sick society where a man with a MAGA hat would come with a loaded gun and commit political and racial violence; though the police were on notice of that violence they weren’t there to protect us mental anguish and trauma will be with me forever – and in a couple of years Martinez will live free I don’t want to end with the anger I feel inside I want to express that Indigenous prayers and lifeways work Pueblo people will always stand together and maintain a continuity of resistance to white supremacy and the destruction of the Earth.” Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KOB via our online formor call 505-243-4411 Members of the Las Cruces Public Schools board voted 3-1 with one abstention in favor of changing the name during a virtual special meeting Tuesday The school district will have to spend $158,500 to $208,500 to rename Oñate The school board will discuss the high school's new name at a later meeting More: Survey shows Las Cruces teachers don't want to resume in-person school The vote came after the school board learned nearly three-fourths of people who responded to an LCPS survey favored keeping it named Oñate High School The proposal to change the name of the school comes amid a national conversation about monuments and names of institutions honoring controversial historical figures The school's namesake, Don Juan de Oñate y Salazar, was colonial governor of Santa Fe de Nuevo México when he gave the orders that led to a brutal massacre of the Acoma Pueblo in 1599. He was eventually banished from New Mexico for his crimes School board members Terrie Dallman, Maria Flores and Carol Cooper voted to change the name. Ray Jaramillo voted no not because I didn't think it needed to be changed I do think it should be changed but we are facing a budget and we're dealing with a pandemic in the middle of this The way it was phrased left me no option to say no on a fiscal responsibility," Jaramillo said "If we listen to the survey it was overwhelmingly no I don't think our district can absorb $200,000 when our students need computers and PPE." who became emotional as she apologized for abstaining said in hindsight she would've voted no to changing the name.  "I should have voted with my conscience and I would've voted no and it would've hurt me because I want Oñate to be changed and I would've waited until the students were ready and there was a majority that was willing to do it," Tenorio said "We need to educate them first on their history asked OHS principal Jim Schapekahm his thoughts Schapekahm, who was recently named New Mexico principal of the year, said he was in favor of a vote because he felt his student body was divided.  "It needs to be decided because of the years I've been there it keeps popping up every two years and divides the family a little bit," he said and social justice for the district along with Schapekahm, presented the board with a summary of input retrieved from stakeholders before the vote According to the results of a recent LCPS survey 1,350 people in the community voted to approve changing the name of Oñate High School and 4,129 opposed. A total of 435 students voted not to change the name while 119 voted to change it faculty and staff also voted not to rename the school.  Organ Mountain High School or Organ High School were two names that were proposed by Oñate students and community members Organ Mountain High School received 2,946 votees and Organ High School received 698 votes in the survey issued by the district Other names suggested by the community included Bataan High School Knights High School and even Obama High School.  of rebranding would begin with essential uniforms bleachers if changed from an "O," pads in gym with "Oñate" on them gym floor if changed from "O," school marquee in front of the school band and choir uniforms if changed from "O" and year three would include all other items including signs and banners.  and Tenorio suggested looking into grants to fund the rebranding if that's something board members can even do I think that will solve part of the problem," Flores said I think this will help the community of Oñate." Oñate High School opened in 1988 in what is now Sierra Middle School The current OHS building opened on the city's East Mesa in 1993 Watch the recorded school board meeting at https://livestream.com/lcpstv/sy1920meetings The school board's vote followed a violent confrontation in Albuquerque last month after a man shot an activist who sought to take down a Spanish conquistador statue that resembles Oñate but is said to represent the many conquistadors who came to the region Indigenous leaders convinced another New Mexico county to remove its statue of Oñate who led early Spanish expeditions into present-day New Mexico They point to Oñate’s order to have the right feet cut off of 24 captive tribal warriors after his soldiers stormed Acoma Pueblo That attack was precipitated by the killing of Oñate’s nephew They say other Spanish figures like Oñate oversaw the enslavement of Indigenous populations and tried to outlaw their cultural practices Oñate was eventually expelled from present-day New Mexico for “excessive force” against members of Acoma Pueblo Some Hispanics who trace their lineage to the early Spanish settlers say removing the likenesses of Oñate and others amounts to erasing history — a complicated history both marred by atrocities against Indigenous people and marked by the arduous journeys that many families made for the promise of a new life or to escape persecution in Spain Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to set foot in the present-day American Southwest It started with expeditions in the 1540s as the Spanish searched for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold colonization ramped up and Santa Fe was established as a permanent capital in 1610 Spanish rule over the New Mexico territory lasted for about two centuries until the area briefly became part of the Republic of Mexico before it was taken over by the U.S The Associated Press' Russell Contreras contributed to this story Jacqueline Devine can be reached at 575-541-5476, JDevine@lcsun-news.com or @JackieIsDevine on Twitter. Lucas Peerman can be reached at 575-541-5446, lpeerman@lcsun-news.com or @LittleGuyInATie on Twitter We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription Your current subscription does not provide access to this content Please use the button below to manage your account  Verify you have a print subscription to get free digital access to our website INTRODUCTORY OFFER - $2 for first three months Access all content on our website for 48 hours Northeast/North Central Nebraska’s most trusted MADISON — A Norfolk man who sexually assaulted a girl over a span of more than five years was denied a request for probation on Thursday in Madison County District Court was sentenced by District Judge James Kube to the maximum six years in prison for two counts of third-degree sexual assault of a child Onate-Rodriguez’s convictions stem from his sexual abuse of a girl from 2016 to 2021 Onate-Rodriguez must serve three years of his sentence less credit for seven days already served He also must spend three years on postrelease supervision Onate-Rodriguez was arrested and charged last March following allegations that he inappropriately touched a girl beginning in July 2016 when she was 9 years old and continuing until December 2021 when she was 14 Because there were no allegations of penetration prosecutors could not charge Onate-Rodriguez with crimes that involve more serious punishment said during Onate-Rodriguez’s plea hearing in November that the victim had been sleeping in a living space for about three years during which Onate-Rodriguez would touch the girl sexually three to four nights a week The victim was in a bedroom by herself from July 2019 to December 2021 during which time Onate-Rodriguez continued to go into her room three to four nights a week and sexually assault her Onate-Rodriguez disputed the timeframe of the abuse alleging that it started when the girl was 13 Kiernan said on Thursday that law enforcement became aware of the sexual abuse after the girl wrote about it in a school essay nearly three years after the abuse stopped Onate-Rodriguez provided a lengthy explanation for his actions detailing his decades-long struggle with undiagnosed sleep apnea Onate-Rodriguez said he knew what he was doing while it was happening but he alleged he didn’t know at times that it was wrong because of his diagnoses When Kube asked Onate-Rodriguez what would have happened if the girl had never written about the sexual abuse The judge said he believed the abuse would have continued said the abuse ceased before Onate-Rodriguez was charged Kiernan said the acts stopped because Onate-Rodriguez feared that the girl would tell her boyfriend about what was happening Onate-Rodriguez said he is constantly in pain and had been going to counseling adding that he needed to prove to the victim that it was mental illness that caused him to perpetrate the acts he did “There’s no way or excuse to tell you the chemical process that was happening and put me in the position to try to indulge,” Onate-Rodriguez told Kube Kube said he’d presided over several cases in which the defendant has a mental illness but he’d never had a case where mental health was explained as the main reason the defendant sexually abused somebody “I’m not really getting that from any of the medical reports submitted to me “I have to take that for what it’s worth.” As part of the plea agreement in Onate-Rodriguez’s case the Madison County Attorney’s Office did not make a punishment recommendation Kiernan said there was “much that should be said” about Onate-Rodriguez and his case but he refrained based upon the prosecution’s agreement not to make a recommendation Kiernan did dispute Onate-Rodriguez’s statement that he began sexually abusing the victim when she was 13 The girl remained consistent throughout the investigation that the abuse began in 2016 He added that while the girl wrote in her essay that she didn’t want legal action to be taken against Onate-Rodriguez the abuse had caused her to attempt suicide Bartell said anything humans do is motivated by and based on their mental health Luis is not using his mental health as an excuse or as a cop-out,” Bartell said ‘My mental health informed what I was doing.’ … This was not caused solely by his mental health but his behavior was motivated by his mental health.” The defense attorney pinpointed the fact Onate-Rodriguez had stopped abusing the girl on his own and he hadn’t done anything similar in the past four years in part because he’d been diagnosed and was receiving treatment for his illnesses that Onate-Rodriguez is unlikely to reoffend and should not be considered a danger to the community Onate-Rodriguez also had undertaken significant mental health intervention without any involvement from the court arguing that a prison sentence would interrupt the rehabilitation Onate-Rodriguez needs “What is necessary is that Luis continue to pursue his treatment in the community and that’s what he’s asking the court to do here,” Bartell said Kube chastised Onate-Rodriguez for his behavior while Onate-Rodriguez was convicted of only two charges he likely committed hundreds of offenses over several years “And although there's no direct evidence of this typically people do these kinds of things to other people and to children for purposes of sexual gratification — selfishness You weren't thinking about (the victim) when you were doing this You weren't thinking about the effect that it would have on her; you should have been You're an adult; you know right from wrong.” The judge acknowledged Onate-Rodriguez’s sleep apnea diagnosis but noted that he still had a conscience “There was no reason or excuse to justify your actions regardless of whatever mental health problems that you have been experiencing in your life,” Kube said “I can't think of any excuse or justification for your actions against this child.” He added that he was disappointed that Onate-Rodriguez hadn’t sought sex offender treatment to explore why he did what he did “There can be a rehabilitative aspect to incarceration it involves being responsible for what you did So you have to be responsible for your actions Because Onate-Rodriguez’s offenses were found to be aggravated he must register as a sex offender for the rest of his life once he’s released from prison Driving under the influence — third offense had a motion to continue her sentencing sustained probation violation on the convictions of attempted terroristic threats had sentencing on his tampering charge continued to July pending his performance on probation O’NEILL — The Boone Central boys and Pierce girls took home victories at the Mid-State Conference meet on Saturday The Norfolk Farmers Market opened Saturday with new vendors local musicians and a first-ever kickoff event for the 2025 Nebraska Passport Program the seniors on Norfolk High’s baseball team felt the impending arrival of do-or-die season during Monday’s regular-season home finale against Fremont MADISON — An Omaha man faces up to seven years in prison after being convicted of four domestic violence-related crimes on Friday in Madison County District Court Missed opportunities for Norfolk girls’ soccer and some favorable bounces for Millard North gave the Panthers an unfortunate end to an otherwise solid season I wrote about a bookstore I had only recently “discovered” in Aurora thanks to the 2024 Nebraska Passport program Imagine my joyful surprise to learn that the 2025 program has seven stops dedicated to books and Nebraska’s rich literary history The committee formed to examine the use of tax increment financing in Norfolk met for the first time this week with a shared goal of educating the public and city officials on TIF WAYNE — After dropping a mid-week doubleheader to league-leading Minnesota State on Tuesday Wayne State used an 8-0 and 8-4 sweep in the opening doubleheader of a three-game set with Winona State on senior day at the Pete Chapman Baseball Complex to remain alive for the third seed in next w… WAYNE — The Wayne State women's golf team earned a first-time-ever designation this spring by qualifying for the NCAA Division II national playoffs with an invitation to the Central Regional which will be held at KickingBird Golf Course in Edmond Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Workers with Rio Arriba County remove the sculpture of Juan de Oñate in June A ceremony re-dedicating the statue on Thursday A ceremony scheduled for Thursday re-dedicating a controversial statue of conquistador Juan de Oñate, seen by many as a killer and enslaver of Pueblo peoples, apparently was postponed, according to a Wednesday evening post to the Rio Arriba County Facebook page which would have re-erected the statue just outside the county headquarters has been postponed until further notice “due to unforeseen circumstances and in the interest of public safety,” according to the post Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Resurrect Oñate.” They broke out into chants of “Land Back.” And several Email notifications are only sent once a day Stay informed with the latest top headlines from your trusted local source the Albuquerque Journal—delivered to your inbox every day Account processing issue - the email address may already exist it provides narrative coverage of local trends going beyond the headlines to keep you informed Stay in the loop with the top stories of the week delivered straight to your inbox every Saturday Sign up to see what’s trending and get the latest on the stories that matter most to our readers Get breaking news and important alerts sent straight to your inbox as they happen Stay up-to-date with the latest sports headlines and highlights from the Albuquerque Journal Get the 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which appeared to have a defaced serial number It was determined that Onate did not possess a FOID card the detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Onate for the charges Onate arrived at the Joliet Police Department to speak with detectives at which time he was placed into custody without incident "This case remains under investigation," English noted Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. A Spanish fugitive wanted in a multi-million euro fraud case has been deported to an undisclosed country in the EU, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) said yesterday, ending a 10-day legal saga that began with an Italian news report alleging he was living in Taipei. The suspect, Salvador Alejandro Llinas Onate, left a holding area at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport at 9:35pm, and after completing deportation procedures was accompanied by NIA officials to his departing flight, the agency said in a statement. Llinas Onate was initially deported to Singapore on Saturday night, only to be denied entry by that country on the grounds that he is wanted by Interpol. He was then flown back to Taiwan early yesterday. Since he had been deported, he was not allowed to re-enter Taiwan, and had to be held in an NIA holding area at the airport while the government worked to resolve the case. In its statement, the NIA said that "following consultations with EU legal authorities, it was decided that Llinas Onate should be deported as quickly as possible to a European Union member state." The country where Llinas Onate arrived would then make a decision as to whether to send him on to Spain to face legal proceedings, the agency said. Taiwan does not have direct flights to Spain. According to a Taipei immigration officer, Llinas Onate, who ran a rental car company in Trento, Italy, is accused of illegally selling about 1,180 vehicles that did not belong to him to third parties in 2019 before fleeing from Italy to Taiwan. Foreign media reports have said that Llinas Onate rented cars without paying any rent and then sold them to unsuspecting buyers. Through the scheme, the 48-year-old made about 30 million euros (US$32.77 million) in profit, according to international news media. His car rental firm declared bankruptcy in 2019, and he vanished not long afterward. He is wanted by both Spanish and Italian judicial authorities over the matter, the NIA has said. Taiwan's news media reported Llinas Onate obtained permanent residency in Taiwan in 2021 after entering the country via a dependent visa, and has run five companies in Taiwan, including two high-end restaurants in a prime district in Taipei. The NIA has not released further information about the case or said whether they were aware Llinas Onate was wanted by Interpol when the agency granted him permanent residency. Taiwan is not a member of Interpol, widely believed to be due to opposition from Beijing. Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera reported on Oct. 10 that Llinas Onate was believed to be in Taipei. In the wake of the report, the NIA said on Monday last week that it had ordered the fugitive to leave the country within 10 days. The NIA said that the 10-day grace period, which would have expired on Wednesday, was given because Llinas Onate lived in Taiwan with his family, including two young children. However, subsequent court filings showed that Llinas Onate was ordered to leave Taiwan by Saturday. According to a United Daily News report, Llinas Onate was informed by the NIA on Thursday last week that it would hold a deportation hearing for him at 10am the next day. With the help of his lawyers, Llinas Onate appealed the scheduling of the hearing, arguing that he had not been given sufficient time to prepare. As a result, Llinas Onate's appeal was heard at the Taipei High Administrative Court at 11am on Friday, at more or less the same time as the NIA hearing where his deportation was approved, the report said. At 8pm on Friday, immigration officers took Llinas Onate into custody and brought him to the airport, where he departed on a flight to Singapore just after midnight, in the early hours of Saturday, it said. On Saturday, the Taipei High Administrative Court issued a preliminary ruling finding flaws in the directive the NIA issued deporting Llinas Onate and ordering that he be released as the case proceeded. However, Llinas Onate had already been deported, and as such, was not allowed entry to Taiwan after being sent back from Singapore early yesterday. In a follow-up ruling yesterday, the administrative court rejected Llinas Onate's appeal, saying that in the absence of any immediate danger to him, it was not feasible to issue a provisional injunction in the case, now that his residence permit had been revoked and he had already been deported. Volume 5 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2024.1428708 Approved in 2014 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use with a trained companion personal powered exoskeletons (PPE) for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) provide an opportunity for the appropriate candidate to ambulate in their home and community PPE use allows those individuals who desire to ambulate the opportunity to experience the potential physiological and psychosocial benefits of assisted walking outside of a rehabilitation setting a knowledge gap for clinicians regarding appropriate candidate selection for use as well as who might benefit from ambulating with a PPE The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance for clinicians working with individuals living with SCI by outlining an expert consensus for a PPE decision-making algorithm as well as a discussion of potential physiological and psychosocial benefits from PPE use based on early evidence in publication the lack of currently available literature to help guide clinicians is a limitation that requires further research to develop evidence-based guidelines for both rehabilitation and personal use The goal of this paper is to bridge this knowledge gap by providing expert consensus from clinicians experienced in personal powered exoskeleton (PPE) prescription Two Doctors of Physical Therapy and their supervising physician from the James A Haley Veteran's Hospital dedicated Robotics and Advanced Technology program as well as a physician neuroscientist at the G.V Montgomery VA Medical Center with extensive experience in gait robotics were selected based on their experience and expertise in prescribing PPE within an established program To help clinicians identify appropriate PPE patients the aim of this paper is to outline a proposed decision-making process based on available literature and expert opinion as well as discuss potential physiological and psychosocial benefits for patients While there has not been sufficient time or device use to evaluate post hoc the success rate of the proposed algorithm without guidance the field will have a hard time generating enough exoskeleton experiences to evaluate or for new prescribing algorithms to be proposed and tested against the one put forth here It is the hope of the authors that this paper will provide guidance to increase the utilization of PPE and in turn help develop better evidence-based tools and algorithms to guide use and prescription While powered exoskeletons are also available for rehabilitation purposes it is beyond the scope of this paper to discuss their utilization as a locomotor training tool for individuals working toward neurologic and functional recovery Before discussing a PPE for community use with a patient, the clinician must determine if the individual meets the minimum FDA inclusion and exclusion criteria for PPE use (Table 1) (5, 6) The following table is provided as a general guideline of PPE indications and contraindications so it is recommended that clinicians work directly with manufacturers or therapists certified in the specific PPE of interest to evaluate patient eligibility FDA approved manufacturer inclusion and exclusion criteria If the patient does not currently meet use criteria due to modifiable exclusions such as range of motion the clinician should inform that individual why they are not currently appropriate what steps are necessary to meet specific PPE criteria and discuss if they are motivated to correct the issue(s) If the patient expresses the desire to correct these issue in order to move forward appropriate interventions should be recommended to best address the exclusion(s) Once eligibility has been determined based on use criteria including modifiable exclusions that can be resolved the clinician should assess patient interest in a PPE for community by discussing the following topics: While a PPE provides the means to ambulate with a trained companion with less effort and faster speeds than traditional orthotics A patient cannot take their PPE for home use until completion of the manufacturer's FDA approved skills checklists with a trained therapist has been achieved for both the patient and their companion A companion is any family member or friend willing to take part in training by attending several of the patients' therapy sessions to be certified on how to support them during PPE use The companion must always be present with the patient when utilizing their PPE as part of FDA guidelines once training is complete Acquiring the proficiency necessary to complete the manufacturer skills checklists will require multiple sessions with a therapist certified in that specific PPE Length of training will vary by patient and the specific PPE they are using with one manufacturer identifying an average of 30–40 sessions to complete the necessary skills for community use While PPE ambulation is considered by some patients to be a moderate intensity exercise that places a varying level of demand on the upper extremities depending on factors such as device proficiency and level of injury training effort will decrease as the patient progresses improving ease of use offering patients access to places that may have been previously unavailable due to wheelchair access limitations This lends significance to the impact of exoskeleton ambulation on spasticity and pain through its ability to provide aerobic exercise while moving a patient's lower extremities through a range of motion that can provide passive stretching Once the patient has addressed and corrected any identified modifiable exclusions upon follow up examination through prescribed interventions they should then progress to Step 2 to evaluate their capacity for ambulation For individuals who are ambulatory with traditional orthotics, we propose using the following values based on van Hedal et al. (2009) for determining Functional Limited Community Ambulation with traditional orthotics (28) • Achieve ≥144 M on the 6 min Walk Test (6MWT) • Achieve ≥.4 m/s on the 10 m Walk Test (10MWT) Previous studies have utilized a cutoff speed of.17 m/s when establishing enrollment criteria for powered exoskeleton use (29) this threshold falls below established cut-off speeds necessary for limited community ambulation and may exclude appropriate candidates If an individual is unable to achieve these minimums with traditional orthotics then an exoskeleton trial may be appropriate Patient satisfaction with their orthotics also plays a significant role in their continued utilization; if they attains these minimum values but expresses that they are unlikely to remain ambulatory at that level using their current orthotic an exoskeleton trial should still be considered it is recommended that clinicians use their clinical experience and judgement in combination with the CPR and objective outcome measures to assess the patients capacity to improve their ambulatory ability to community ambulator If determined by clinician judgement that the patient has not yet achieved a plateau in their capacity to ambulate it is encouraged that locomotor training be provided with periodic re-assessment of the 6MWT and 10MWT until a sufficient lack of objective and subjective improvement has occurred for the clinician to determine a plateau in ambulatory capacity Although opportunities exist to expand the breadth of research regarding PPE use the current literature points towards a demonstrated positive effect from PPE use in the appropriate population of individuals living with SCI PPE's provide individuals living with SCI who cannot functionally ambulate the ability to participate in activities inside and outside of their home for aerobic exercise and improving quality of life by engaging in social activities with peers from a standing position The algorithm presented here is intended to help clinicians make decisions about when and how to educate their patients regarding the potential for PPE use as well as provide insight into considerations for a PPE trial For individuals who meet the appropriate criteria demonstrate the motivation to implement this technology into their lives and understand the limitations of the devices a PPE has the potential to be profoundly impactful The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article/Supplementary Material further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding authors The author(s) declare that no financial support was received for the research The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher forced expiratory volume in 1 s; QoL short form-36 with walk wheel modification 1. 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he is permitted to stay in the airport’s Security Restricted Area for air travelers The NIA said it had arranged a room for him and that he is free to communicate with family members and lawyers Llinas Onate has been indicted by Italian prosecutors for allegedly leading a 30 million euro (US$32.6 million) car rental scam and setting up a fraudulent company in Trento He obtained permanent residency in Taiwan in 2021 after entering via a dependent visa in 2019 The NIA said that it had ordered him on Oct The Taipei High Administrative Court on Saturday ruled that the deportation had flaws and ordered Llinas Onate’s release as NIA officers had escorted him to a flight to Singapore earlier that day “It is an important policy in all countries to crack down on financial crime and fraud operators and the NIA adhered to the laws by expelling wanted international criminals to safeguard our national security and public safety It had followed the proper and legal process,” NIA officials said The NIA also said that the deportation was in accordance with the Regulations Governing Forcible Deportation of Foreigners (外國人強制驅逐出國處理辦法) and Article 18 of the Immigration Act (入出國及移民法) which state that someone who might “endanger national interests public order or the good customs of the State,” can be prohibited from entering Taiwan and pop culture to life in his vibrant and energetic paintings The Chicago and Querétaro-based artist seamlessly weaves together a mashup of characters creating works that feel both playful and profound His bold artistic voice draws from personal stories resulting in pieces that capture the viewer’s imagination Roco’s creative process is as spontaneous as the art itself almost like graffiti writing,” he explains how each work starts with a series of lines that serve as a foundation a vibrant array of characters and shapes begins to emerge all while adding layers of texture and intricate forms brings a sense of movement and fluidity that captures the eye and draws the viewer deeper into his world The balance between color and texture is at the core of his composition resulting in a style that is unmistakably his The figures that populate Roco’s work are a mix of whimsical and deeply personal hold significant meaning—stemming from his mother’s belief that the birds visiting their family garden were ancestors returning from another realm This spiritual connection is a recurring theme throughout his work offering a touch of warmth and familiarity Jaguars and other large cats reference the spiritual guides found in Mexican mythology grounding his modern pop-infused style in cultural heritage which are key emotions Roco hopes to evoke in viewers Beyond his intricate wall pieces and canvases, Roco’s art is accessible in other forms as well. 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Whether on a mural or canvas, Roco’s art is a spirited explosion of color and storytelling that invites everyone to take a moment and appreciate the joy and creativity in life Input your search keywords and press Enter MADISON — A Norfolk man who sexually assaulted a girl over a span of more than five years could face up to six years in prison after pleading guilty on Friday in Madison County District Court pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree sexual assault of a child both of which carry a maximum punishment of three years in prison Onate-Rodriguez had been charged with one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child — which carries a 50-year maximum — but that charge was amended as part of a plea agreement the Madison County Attorney’s Office will not make a punishment recommendation at sentencing Onate-Rodriguez was arrested and charged in March following allegations that he inappropriately touched a girl beginning in July 2016 when she was 9 years old and continuing until December 2021 when she was 14 said the victim had been sleeping in a shared bedroom for about three years during which Onate-Rodriguez would enter the room three to four nights a week and touch the girl sexually District Judge Mark Johnson found that the assaults were aggravated in nature subjecting Onate-Rodriguez to lifetime sex offender registration Onate-Rodriguez is free after posting 10% of $100,000 bail shortly after his arrest Others were scheduled to appear Friday on the following: Johnson revoked Calkins’ bail and ordered for a warrant to be issued for his arrest had a motion to continue his pretrial and trial sustained She was sentenced by Johnson to 90 days in the Madison County Jail with credit for 31 days served Driving under the influence (.15 grams or more) — third offense driving without an ignition interlock device Possession of methamphetamine — two counts negligent child abuse not resulting in injury — three counts Johnson revoked Drouillard’s bail and remanded his custody to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person theft by shoplifting ($0-$500) — third offense (two counts) theft by deception ($0-$500) — third offense had a motion to continue her pretrial and trial sustained LAS CRUCES – The Third Judicial District Court set secured bond at $20,000 for Adolfo Gurrola Tuesday morning who is accused of vehicular homicide resulting in the death of Oñate High School football player Luis Mendez in February According to court documents, Gurrola was driving on Bataan Memorial West toward Sonoma Ranch Boulevard in the early morning hours of Feb. 8, when he lost control of his car and crashed into Mendez’s vehicle Gurrola is the cousin of Mendez’s stepfather The two had made plans to meet and drive to Vado that morning Gurrola ran toward Sonoma Ranch Boulevard and he was later detained at a Carl’s Jr The charges against Gurrola include homicide by vehicle aggravated driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs reckless driving and failure to give immediate notice of the accident Gurrola has since been held in custody without bond Judge Douglas Driggers changed this by setting bond and specific conditions of release for Gurrola including not possessing firearms or weapons not leaving Doña Ana County without the court’s approval and not driving a vehicle for any reason said the family is “very upset” and they feel that their brother has not been given a fair chance “Our family’s like close to their family and we hear a lot of stuff that they’re planning to move to Mexico,” Chacon said “It’s basically like he got out for free.” Sanchez said he does not think the terms of Gurrola’s release require enough monitoring and is worried he might flee “I’m not saying that’s what he’s going to do that’s where all the fingers are pointing towards,” Sanchez said “When it does happen or he does do something about it and he does leave with the way the justice system is they have the potential to stop this Chacon said the family is not confident in the trial — scheduled to begin Dec 14 and last three days— because of a recent change in judges and what the family believes to be disregard for her brother Gurrola chose to exercise his right to excuse Judge Conrad Perea from the case on March 2 Driggers was reassigned to the case on March 6 grandparents and other extended family members He was especially close with his grandparents Chacon said their grandparents have taken Mendez’s death hard especially because they pass by the area he was killed Attorney Herman Ortiz who is representing Gurrola said "there are many issues in dispute in the case."  "The LCPD has not had an accident reconstruction expert conduct the necessary investigation to determine speed and cause of the accident Mendez's car did not deploy which could have saved his life," Ortiz said in an email "There is no question that this was a tragic accident." Leah Romero is a fellow with the New Mexico Local News Fund and can be reached at lromero@lcsun-news.com or @rromero_leah on Twitter The story has been updated to reflect that Herman Ortiz is Gurrola's attorney and he is not being represented by the Public Defender's Office for the Third Judicial District A Spanish fraud suspect has been told to leave the country within 10 days the National Immigration Agency (NIA) said today following reports that the international fugitive was hiding in Taipei Salvador Alejandro Llinas Onate has been accused of renting out 1,189 vehicles through an Italian company and illegally selling them for a profit of 30 million euros (US$32.77 million) Onate’s company declared bankruptcy in 2019 and in May of that year he went missing Italian authorities discovered the scheme in 2020 and issued an international arrest warrant for Onate The NIA today said it was aware of Onate’s presence and had requested that he report to the authorities yesterday evening As he has been accused of committing serious crimes immigration authorities reserve the right to bar him from entry under Article 18 of the Immigration Act (入出國及移民法) as an individual who may “endanger national interests public order or the good customs of the state,” the agency said the government may deport Onate for temporarily entering without permission the agency said it has told him to make the proper arrangements to leave Taiwan within 10 days and American Horse photograph themselves in front of a memorial after a sculpture of Spanish conquistador Juan de Onate was removed on June 16 The movement for racial justice is toppling statues across America Lee to Christopher Columbus — and now the Spanish conquistador the first European to colonize the arid wilderness of New Mexico the state's first colonial governor and a despot who inflicted misery on Native Americans Tensions boiled over recently at a demonstration to remove his statue where a man seen defending the statue allegedly shot a protester The confrontation has revealed fault lines over how native and Hispanic history are told Time was when there were costumed pageants in the cities of Santa Fe and Española that reenacted the entry of Spanish governors into New Mexico but both have been permanently cancelled after protests that they were culturally offensive to Native Americans And time was when there were two bronze statues of Oñate who established the first European settlement in America west of the Mississippi protesters wrapped a chain around the neck of the bearded Authorities have removed both statues and put them in storage The outrage that erupted over police killings of George Floyd and others has swept across the country and stoked longstanding resentments against symbols of Confederate and colonial oppression "I think it has triggered a lot of reflection on some of these monuments and how these monuments portray this idea of Spanish American white supremacy," said Moises Gonzales a professor at the University of New Mexico and a Chicano Native American activist who helped organize the statue protest at the Albuquerque city museum Native Americans say they were tyrannized by Spaniards Hispanics say New Mexico wouldn't have its unique hybrid Spanish-native culture if it weren't for their ancestors asserts that original inhabitants deserve the dominant voice She's a professor of Native American and American Studies at UNM and a co-founder of the Indian rights group "and it's considered kind of an American city And so the people you should be listening to when it comes to the history of colonization are the native people whose land you're occupying." the Spanish were enslaving Native Americans there even before African slavery was widespread in the southern US "Our history has not always been harmonious At all," said Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller "It has been filled with atrocities and with bloodshed and with challenges they're like scabs over a wound and they can be picked off and the bleeding begins again." and the name Oñate on a local elementary school and on a building at UNM I see Catholicism starting here,'" said state historian Rob Martinez I see my ancestors being forced to work and pay tribute.'" The person whom one historian calls the last conquistador is one of the seminal figures in New Mexico history Oñate left Mexico in 1598 with a long caravan of settlers and livestock to establish a colony at his own expense with the goal of subjugating and Christianizing the Indigenous population and extracting all the riches he could He made land grants to his colonists and empowered them to collect tribute from the forced labor of Indians Spanish soldiers who had demanded cornmeal and blankets from the Indians of the Acoma Pueblo were attacked by native warriors Oñate declared a war "by fire and blood" against the Acoma scaled the soaring mesa — now known as "Sky City" an hour west of Albuquerque — and slaughtered at least 800 warriors The Spaniards enslaved most of the survivors and cut a foot off of 24 young men as a warning to other rebellious pueblos "He was taken out of here around 1606 and put on trial in Mexico City for cruelty to the pueblo people at Acoma and for cruelty to colonists," Martinez said "Some of them deserted because they were unhappy here so he ordered his soldiers to hunt them down and behead them." he wasn't a heroic figure back then," he said Acoma people escaped servitude and returned to their decimated pueblo the tribal population numbers just over 5,000 Brian Vallo says his pueblo has always opposed monuments to Oñate "I am glad that the city has decided to remove the statues and I hope that the mayor and others at the city will take a careful look at a direct dialogue with tribes and those individuals who are at the forefront of these protests," Vallo said But some Hispanic New Mexicans — many who trace their lineage to the founding colonists — are just as adamant that their history be told but you can't put aside what the Spanish brought — the horse wine and the mining industry," said Reynaldo "Sonny" Rivera the acclaimed sculptor of the two Oñate statues The one in Albuquerque was of the conquistador afoot leading a procession of settlers with oxcarts and animals Though Rivera gave his okay for the city to remove the Albuquerque statue for safekeeping Some New Mexicans were angry when the state placed a statue of the Pueblo warrior and religious leader in the National Statuary Hall inside the U.S He led the 1680 Pueblo Revolt that drove the Spanish out of New Mexico for 12 years making it the first successful uprising against colonial Spaniards "Some of my ancestors were killed in that rebellion I don't hold it against the Pueblo people today We're supposed to live together now," says Tom Chavez a historian and former director of the state history museum says the Oñate statues had to come down because there must be honesty if there's going to be coexistence "These monuments glorify colonialism," she said "and they have really erased the history of native resistance." He's a noted historian of colonial Latin America at the University of Chicago "If they (the Oñate statues) are wreaking havoc with the population that is here and causing these memories of trauma and memories of the violence that was perpetuated on them," Gutiérrez said Disagreement over the statues still smolders A teenager and his grandmother stand outside the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes after a recent morning mass in Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Matthias Bowie and his grandmother Lynda Martinez stand outside the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes after a recent morning mass in Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Matthias Bowie is 16-years-old and identifies as native He says he read about Oñate in grade school and he's glad the horse-mounted statue — located just outside of his pueblo — is gone "He did make some horrible decisions and mistakes And I definitely can see why there's the whole controversy around him and I do agree with removing him," Bowie said is a retired junior college teacher who identifies as Hispanic And she thinks the removal of the statue was wrong it's not like we're Hispanic from Spain or we're totally native "And what people don't understand at this point and time is that we need to come together And what my grandson said is Oñate wasn't a very good person But that doesn't give anybody the right to come and blame the Hispanic they're wrestling with how their history should be told as time changes Become an NPR sponsor Suspect allegedly sold 3,468 rental cars worth 48.55 million euros Salvador Alejandro Llinas Onate (right) talks on phone in Taoyuan Airport on Oct 6049TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A Spanish national wanted for fraud who was deported from Taiwan to Germany in October has been extradited to Spain where he faces an eight-year prison sentence On Nov. 28, the judge of a court in Palma on the island of Mallorca confirmed the provisional detention of Llinas, per Diario de Mallorca The judge dismissed the defense of procedural unfairness raised by his lawyer and justified his decision to send Llinas to prison on the grounds of the flight risk and the severe potential sentence he faces Llinas was arrested at the end of October in Taiwan complying with several international warrants His status as a fugitive began when the Spanish Guardia Civil uncovered the alleged fraud committed through his car rental company Llinas was transferred under police custody to Madrid on Nov he appeared in court via videoconference before the Palma judge overseeing his case arguing a lack of access to the case file had created a situation of procedural unfairness The prosecutor's office requested his imprisonment a motion supported by a dozen private accusations made by the alleged fraud victims Llinas’ provisional detention had been decreed while he was a fugitive The judge is reviewing the evidence against the accused gathered in an investigation conducted by the Spanish Guardia Civil's Traffic Investigation and Analysis Group.  Llinas took advantage of his position as the administrator of the company Autoclick to sell vehicles to third parties that were not his property but under leasing agreements or financed The Guardia Civil quantified the number of vehicles at 3,468 and estimated the scam amounted to 48,552,000 euros The judge said the crime carries a prison sentence of up to eight years as Llinas fled in 2018 after the investigation began and was not located until late October in Taiwan US sex offender missing 36 days arrested in Taipei Spanish scam suspect deported from Taiwan to Germany Spanish scam suspect deported from Taiwan before court ruling in his favor Taiwan dollar hits NT$29 per US dollar triggering currency exchange rush Taipei MRT reminds passengers of drinking water ban Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes off east Taiwan Vietjet flight makes unscheduled landing in Taiwan Four Vietnamese residents found dead in northern Taiwan Central Bank steps in as Taiwan dollar posts strong single-day gain Taiwan ranked 2nd most innovative country in world Taiwan ranks 1st in Asia on World Press Freedom Index US tech earnings spark Taiwan stock market rally Rising Taiwan dollar over Trump tariffs has pros and cons Two members of the Babson College graduate Class of 2024 earned multiple recognitions during the Graduate Awards ceremony on Friday night.   Surya Jayakumar MBA’24 won the Lewis W Mustard Award for the highest GPA in the Two-Year MBA Program and the Marketing Division Award Ana Paula Schleske Oliveros MBA’24 won the Charley Osborn Management Information Systems Division Award and the Dean’s Leadership Award All 2024 Graduate Awards recipients:  Posted in Babson Briefs Tagged Class of 2024, Commencement, Student Life, Graduate More from Babson Briefs » – It was a scary afternoon in Española last fall when a fight broke out between protesters and a counterprotester near the site of a proposed Juan de Oñate statue Video shows a shooter pulling out a gun and firing one shot before fleeing the scene 23-year-old Ryan Martinez is charged with that shooting He was there for more than a month and underwent multiple surgeries So it was an incredibly serious wound that he received,” said John Day he sued Martinez and his family for assault “The lawsuit itself explains that the parents were the ones who were aware Beyond that I can’t discuss more terms of it,” Day said The lawsuit claimed Martinez’s parents knew he was “obsessed with guns.” Reportedly there was an incident where neighbors called the cops after seeing Martinez walk around heavily armed late at night Martinez was reportedly questioned by the FBI for making threatening posts online.  The terms of the settlement are confidential The criminal trial of Martinez is only a few months away “He is looking forward to having his day in court basically in this criminal case as the victim of this shooting Jacob is really pleased that the elected DA is the one taking the case to trial And it will be up to the DA to determine who she calls but it would make sense for Jacob to testify because he was the one who got shot,” Day said The criminal case is set to start in early July but it is unclear at this time if he will take the stand A suspect was taken into custody after allegedly shooting and wounding a man at a protest Thursday in Española where officials had planned to install a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate A man who identified himself to the Albuquerque Journal as Ryan Martinez pulls a gun during a rally outside the Rio Arriba County building in Española The man scrambling at lower left was not shot Activists tend to a shooting victim during a protest where officials had planned to install a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate on Thursday (Luis Sanchez Saturno/Santa Fe New Mexican via AP) A law enforcement officer stands as protestors clash at the site of a planned installation of a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate on Thursday A suspect was taken into custody after allegedly shooting and wounding a man at the protest Thursday (Luis Sánchez Saturno/Santa Fe New Mexican via AP) Protesters react after a shooting during a protest where officials had planned to install a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate on Thursday First responders attend to a man who was shot at a rally outside the Rio Arriba County building in Espanola addresses the crowd in front of the Rio Arriba County Complex while protesting the placing of a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate on Thursday talks with law enforcement before violence erupted as activists protested a postponed installation of a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate on Thursday Martinez was taken into custody after one man was struck by the gunfire holds a “Viva Oñate” sign while protesters gathered in front of the Rio Arriba County Complex to protest the placing of a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate in front of the building on Thursday and others hug after a man was shot during a rally outside the Rio Arriba County building The rally was in protest of a statue of Juan Onate that was to be resurrected Activists place offerings at an empty pedestal where Rio Arriba County officials had planned to install a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate on Thursday First responders arrive at the scene of a shooting Thursday where a protest over a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate turned violent (AP) — Chaos erupted Thursday as a gunshot rang out during a protest in northern New Mexico where officials had planned to install a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate an event that county officials had already postponed anticipating that tempers would flare One man was struck by the gunfire and rushed to the hospital as Rio Arriba County sheriff’s officials took the suspected shooter Authorities said they were not currently seeking any other suspects in connection with the shooting Oñate has been a controversial figure in New Mexico’s history for generations with activists targeting the statue and other likenesses of the Spaniard for his oppressive and sometimes brutal treatment of Native Americans during his country’s conquest of what is now the Southwestern United States Some Hispanics have pointed to the statue as a symbol of their heritage Although the county had postponed the installation of the statue the previous day because of public safety concerns Protesters arrived Tuesday and pitched tents They placed offerings on and around the empty pedestal to Oñate: pottery “not today Oñate,” and “celebrate resistance not conquistadores.” The man who would later draw and fire a gun used profanity in arguments with protesters and was told by law enforcement officers to leave Video captured by onlookers showed the man jumping a short wall and heading toward the crowd as others grabbed him Let him go!” as he broke free and jumped back over the wall That’s when he pulled a gun from his waistband and fired a single shot before running off The shooting occurred just outside the doors of county offices More than 20 law enforcement vehicles responded crowding an Española city roadway that overlooks the Upper Rio Grande Valley whose name was not immediately released by authorities was shot in the upper torso and was being treated at a local hospital Authorities said a motive for the shooting was unclear the saddest part about this is we have another incident of gun violence,” county Sheriff Billy Merrifield said at a brief news conference Merrifield said he expressed concerns about safety issues to county commissioners about reinstalling the statue in Española outside the county building He said he was grateful to commissioners who decided against putting up the statue saying New Mexico State Police were handling the crime scene and the investigation State police didn’t immediately respond to emails or phone calls Thursday night from The Associated Press seeking any information about the condition of the victim or any charges that had been filed or were pending in connection with the shooting A dispatcher who wasn’t authorized to release any information said additional details were expected to be released later Thursday night or Friday an organizer for the Native American rights group The Red Nation said the shooting took place within view of the county sheriff’s department building but without any officers on site to intervene We were there to celebrate the fact that the statue was not going up,” she said She described Oñate’s legacy as one of genocidal violence I was basically saying that this violence is ongoing .. even when we are being peaceful and prayerful The shooting happened on the day the New Mexico Department of Health released a report on gunshot victims treated at New Mexico’s hospitals Michelle Lujan Grisham commissioned the report earlier this month alongside issuing a public health order that temporarily suspended gun rights in the Albuquerque area over recent gun violence A federal judge blocked aspects of it while a flurry of lawsuits alleging violations of constitutional rights played out there was a 16% increase in patients admitted to intensive care units for firearm injuries between 2019 and 2022 Gunshot victims transferred from emergency departments to operating rooms increased by 61% over the same time frame The report also noted that deaths from firearm injuries between 2017 and 2021 increased among Hispanics non-Hispanic Native Americans and non-Hispanic Black populations a 78-year-old retired technician who worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory said he was glad to hear the county planned to put the Oñate statue back on public display as a symbol of local Hispanic pride But he said he knew it would cause trouble Native Americans don’t want it,” Ortega said “They think Oñate was a bad person more or less.” who arrived in present-day New Mexico in 1598 is celebrated as a cultural father figure in communities along the Upper Rio Grande that trace their ancestry to Spanish settlers Oñate is known for having ordered the right feet cut off of 24 captive tribal warriors after his soldiers stormed the Acoma Pueblo’s mesa-top “sky city.” That attack was precipitated by the killing of Onate’s nephew someone sawed the right foot off the statue of Oñate near Española where it had been on display until it was taken down in 2020 amid a national movement for racial justice that sought to topple countless monuments A likeness of Oñate among a caravan of Spanish colonists set in bronze outside an Albuquerque city museum also drew protests in 2020 that resulted in it being taken down Rio Arriba County Commission Chairman Alex Naranjo a Democratic former magistrate judge and school board member said he is still committed to returning the statue to public display He said the bronze likeness and companion cultural center in the nearby community of Alcalde was commissioned at a cost of more than $1 million in county in a project championed by his uncle Emilio Naranjo as a state senator and public figures including former Gov He blamed Thursday’s confrontations on “disrespectful” protesters from beyond the Española Valley though many protesters Thursday cited local Native American ties “To me it’s a matter of principle,” said Naranjo who traces his ancestry to Spanish settlers who arrived in the late-1500s “I don’t question anybody who disagrees with me as long as they do it in a respectful Associated Press writers Terry Tang and Walter Berry in Phoenix and Christopher L Keller and Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque contributed to this story History & Healing Project was launched by the City of Albuquerque in June of 2020 in response to community concerns about the Oñate statue and La Jornada public art installation on the grounds of the Albuquerque Museum one figure in La Jornada installation memorializing the late 1500s and early 1600s in New Mexico was temporarily removed from view in June of 2020 with the consent of the artist and in the interest of public safety History & Healing Project invited public participation and input that resulted in community-led recommendations for the future of the Oñate statue and La Jornada public art installation The City remains committed to the important work of equity and inclusion in partnership with the community History & Healing Project supported community-centered dialogue and input to inform community-led recommendations for the Oñate statue and La Jornada public art installation to City of Albuquerque staff The community was invited to participate by attending a series of online group conversations and reading public documents about the statue and La Jornada More than 1,500 people provided input to the Project and there was broad representation from the community in terms of gender and location (complete demographic data will be available soon) 2020 the Arts Board voted 7-2 to support the recommendations from the Project's Community Solutions Table The Community Solutions Table recommended that the Oñate statue not be returned to the land at 19th & Mountain They also recommended that the land should be re-envisioned and/or re-contextualized the Community Solutions Table expressed a desire to hear from the living artists to discuss next steps The Community Solutions Table also expressed the need for continued public dialogue and input as planning and decisions move forward City Council acknowledged receipt of the community recommendations regarding La Jornada View the Race, History & Healing Project community process report from December 2020. View the supporting documents from June-October 2020. View a preliminary summary of the public input from October 26, 2020. View the Race, History & Healing Project update from October 30, 2020.   A recording of the October 31, 2020 special Arts Board meeting can be viewed here Please note: due to a technical outage approximately 10 minutes of the meeting were lost between 12:30 and 12:40 p.m There was no vote taken during this outage The Oñate statue and La Jornada installation are public art created as part of the City of Albuquerque’s Cuarto Centenario Project celebrating the 400th anniversary of the founding of New Mexico There are over 1,000 pages of documents spanning more than 10 years related to La Jornada and the Cuarto Centenario Project The Project files include artist contracts View the Cuarto Centenario Project files here. [email protected] [email protected] The 311 Community Contact Center is a centralized call center for the City of Albuquerque The 311 service is a single telephone number for all non-emergency City of Albuquerque inquiries and services The official website for the City of Albuquerque LAS CRUCES - Oñate High School will become Organ Mountain High School After hours of debate and a dizzying display of parliamentary procedure the Las Cruces school board did not take a vote to annul their decision of July 14 to rename the school The name Organ Mountain High School will take effect July 2021 The school board voted July 14 to change the name of Oñate High School but met Tuesday to discuss the issue again.  The discussion was prompted by a July 20 letter from board member Carol Cooper to board president Terrie Dallman asking to annul the July 14 vote At the July 14 meeting, school board members Dallman Cooper and Maria Flores voted to change the name. Ray Jaramillo voted no Tenorio later clarified she would have "regrettably voted no" if she wouldn't have abstained Cooper later told the Sun-News she regretted voting "yes" on July 14 She requested that the board's vote to change the name of Oñate High School be annulled because she felt the decision was rushed She was also swayed by members of the Oñate community who reached out to her following the vote "I received a letter from a constituent who said she was one of the students who voted for the name to stay, and I learned a great (deal) from her. I say in my letter that I think (the) policy is flawed," Cooper told the Sun-News. "We need to protect (the) names when we choose names There’s so much at stake when changing a name I really regret allowing myself to be rushed Cooper noted that the Oñate community deeply identifies with the name and she now believed it shouldn't be changed The school's namesake, Don Juan de Oñate y Salazar, was colonial governor of Santa Fe de Nuevo México when he gave the orders that led to a brutal massacre of the Acoma Pueblo in 1599. He was eventually banished from New Mexico for his crimes The name Oñate was chosen for the city's third high school in May 1987 and it was controversial at the time Tenorio noted Tuesday that the school board in October 1987 recommended the district form a selection review committee to OK new school names moving forward The school opened in 1988 in the building that now houses Sierra Middle School the current Oñate High School opened in a new building on the city's East Mesa The school board's July 14 vote to change the name of the school came after the district surveyed the community and found 75 percent supported keeping the name Also, on Tuesday, about two dozen protesters gathered in front of the district's administration building to advocate for maintaining the name school board members received an updated cost analysis on changing the name from the district's chief financial officer Ed Ellison heard from Oñate Principal Jim Schapekahm and were presented with dozens of letters from community members both in support and against changing the name Schapekahm said the name issue had deeply divided the Oñate community and noted he didn't mind what the school board decided, but he wanted them to make a decision He also asked that if the name of the school were to be changed that it take effect in July 2021 Eventually, Cooper made an official motion to annul or vacate the July 14 decision.  Dallman ruled Cooper's motion was out of order citing various reasons including that Cooper's determination that the decision was rushed was not warranted saying her "buyer's remorse" didn't qualify for a re-vote and saying her motion undermined the "democratic process" and set a bad precedent After Dallman explained that a board member could motion to overrule her out-of-order rule Cooper did so. Cooper's motion to overrule didn't get a second and Dallman's out-of-order rule stood.  the board didn't take any action regarding the decision to rename Oñate High School discussion turned to what to rename Oñate High School The board first voted 4-1 to rename it Organ Mountains High School Jaramillo did not detail his decision to vote no but at multiple times earlier in the meeting suggested keeping the Oñate name but rededicating the school to another Oñate The name Organ Mountain was a popular choice the district reached out the Oñate community and asked what the new name of the school should be The name Oñate was suggested 394 times by survey respondents About 40 minutes after vote to change the name to Organ Mountains without the "s" at the end of "mountain." The vote on Organ Mountain High School passed 5-0 "I don't think Organ Mountain killed anybody," Dallman said earlier in the meeting in addressing a concern from Cooper School board members learned the cost to change the name will be between $158,500 to $183,500 According to Chief Financial Officer Ed Ellison's cost analysis the district will have to spend $18,500 to change the Oñate name around the facility It will cost $5,000 to change stationery and business cards Another $135,000 to $150,000 will go toward changing uniforms Band and choir have only an "O," on their uniforms so they wouldn't necessarily have to change The bleachers at Oñate also have "O-H-S" on them and would cost $10,000 to update Ellison noted that football uniforms are updated annually while other uniforms are approved for changes every couple of years — and the district will spend $150,000 to update uniforms in the next five years regardless of whether the name had been changed.  Ellison's presentation seemed to allay school member's concerns that the cost to rename the school would be too high especially amid a pandemic requiring the district to cut costs.  Lucas Peerman can be reached at 575-541-5446, lpeerman@lcsun-news.com or @LittleGuyInATie. I still remember learning about Juan de Oñate in my seventh grade New Mexico history class. Our teacher spent days recounting the events: how he conquered nearby territory, how he committed genocide against the native Acoma people, how he ordered the maiming and forced servitude of surviving males, how he was tried and convicted for excessive cruelty, and how he was ultimately stripped of his titles, fined and exiled. It wasn’t long into our lesson before my desk mate brazenly declared what had been on all our minds, “Yo, guys? Oñate sucks.” We all voiced our hearty agreement before she continued, “But I’m confused though … if Oñate did such terrible stuff, why do we have a school named after him?” Now a 2020 Mayfield graduate, I’m still grappling with this question. How can we possibly promote a man responsible for mass genocide and torture? The simple answer is, we can’t. The name of Oñate High School serves only to honor a history of white colonialism and oppression, and the call to rename this school is long overdue. We need to rename it. Now. In the interest of responding to some of the most common concerns raised by this proposal — and being an avid debater myself — I’ve compiled a list of responses toward some of the most frequently voiced objections. “We can’t erase history!” “It’s unfair to judge historical figures by today’s moral standards.” “Well, nobody’s perfect!” True. But also — have some standards. While imperfection is part of the human condition, a lifetime of genocidal conquest, torture, and executions, is not. “Renaming Oñate is too expensive. We should use that money on other things.” Here’s the deal: The change needn’t be drastic. The mascot can still be the knight, and students can keep rocking that black, gray and turquoise. Plus, by changing the name to something like Organ Mountain High School we can keep the classic “O” adorning so much of the school merch, thus drastically minimizing costs. Ha! But it is though. We’ve made a commitment to promote equity and inclusion in our education system. How can this ever be fully accomplished in a school that honors a guy responsible for cultural genocide? I urge anyone still not convinced to consider this helpful parallel: Would we allow a “Hitler High School” in our community? Of course not. Why? Because genocidal maniacs belong in history textbooks. Not on school T-shirts. Mireya Sánchez-Maes is a 2020 Mayfield graduate and incoming freshman at Harvard University. Volume 12 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2024.1325189 Soil degradation is one of the greatest challenges faced by arid and semi-arid zones as it causes a progressive loss of the capacity of soils to sustain life and human activities were evaluated in a semi-arid region of the Ecuadorian Andes to study of soil degradation The results were validated through field observations and samples processed in the laboratory The spectral indices presented correlation coefficients between 0.5278 and 0.8809 with field observations These indices provided useful information to understand the current state of the soils and their potential deterioration The study area showed greater vulnerability to erosion caused by the combination of scarce vegetation and overgrazing had a high impact by impermeabilizing considerable surfaces while the advance of desertification and soil salinization showed little incidence in the study area The systematic application of these indices would become a valuable means for monitoring soil degradation in Andean watersheds Sentinel-1 C radar data and Sentinel-2 optical data acquired simultaneously along with several machine learning algorithms were applied to predict soil salinity in drylands of Egypt Landsat’s versatility allows for diverse applications choosing Landsat imagery for spectral index analysis in land degradation identification provides a unique combination of resolution frequency and data accessibility that makes it ideal for many environmental studies The literature reports the use of spectral indices to study soil degradation The objective of this work is to study the possibilities of applying five spectral indices (NDVI NDISI and SI indices) in a semi-arid region of the Ecuadorian Andes for the study of soil degradation considering four factors related to soil erosion combining the spectral indices in order to obtain an integral vision of the phenomenon of soil degradation and validating the results obtained through field observations and samples processed in the laboratory The natural vegetation of Catamayo Valley is part of the Andean dry forest and is considered one of the most important centers of endemism in the Northern Andes Test Site 1 includes part of the city of Catamayo which has a population of 35,000 inhabitants and large agricultural areas of sugar cane; this makes it an interesting case study of soil degradation since several factors that influence soil degradation can be studied in a single place Satellite images from the Landsat OLI-TIRS sensor used in this study The field survey was conducted from August 16th to 20 August 2022. Ten sampling points were selected randomly in each of the test sites, and in situ measurements were taken, including infiltration, vegetation cover, and topsoil sampling. At each sample site, two to three duplicate points were measured and averaged for analysis. Infiltration was measured using a minidisk infiltrometer (METER Group, Inc. United States) (Báťková et al., 2022) Vegetation cover was coarsely estimated by experience using a tape measure and the type of existing vegetation was also recorded soil samples from the top 1–2 cm were randomly collected from four holes of 20 cm by 20 cm from each observation point and mixed for laboratory salinity and grain size analysis A portable GPS was used to record the geo-positions of each sampling site Soil salinity was measured in the laboratory as electrical conductivity (EC) of a 1:5 soil: distilled water suspension, following 1 h of end-over-end mixing, applying the procedure described by (Hardie et al., 2012) Grain size distribution/composition analyses of topsoil samples were carried out using Bouyoucos method in the laboratory (Mwendwa, 2022) Each topsoil sample was divided into three classes: clay (<0.002 mm) obtaining the textural classes of each sample Five spectral indices were applied to study four factors with a high influence on soil degradation: cover loss where R and NIR stand for the spectral reflectance measurements acquired in the red (visible) and near-infrared regions The Bare Soil Index (BSI) (Chen et al., 2004; Nguyen, et al., 2021) is a quantitative indicator that allows observation of changes in areas with bare soil or little vegetation which are vulnerable to water and wind erosion Low BSI values are present in soils with vegetation or water The BSI is determined by applying the following equation: SWIR1 shortwave infrared band 5 (Landsat TM/ETM) and band 6 (Landsat 8) and B is the reflectivity in the blue band The texture of topsoil is closely related to land degradation. The sand content in severely eroded farmland is significantly higher than in good soil, so surface soil particle size can be used as an indicator of soil degradation. The Grain Size Index (GSI) (Xiao et al., 2006) can detect the abundance of fine sand areas well and shows potential for monitoring the desertification process in arid regions and green bands of the Landsat 8 OLI-TIRS sensors The GSI value is close to 0 in vegetated and water areas, and sometimes it can even be negative. High GSI values are associated with ground surfaces fully covered by fine sand (Xiao et al., 2006) Tb refers to the brightness temperature of the TIRS1 thermal band. MNDWI represents the Modified Normalized Difference Water Index (Eq. (5)) NIR refers to the pixel values extracted from the near-infrared band and SWIR1 refers to the pixel values extracted from the first shortwave infrared band G represents the pixel values extracted from the green band Soil salinity is a prevalent environmental hazard in arid and semiarid regions around the world. Soil salinity adversely affects plant growth, crop production, soil and water quality, and eventually results in soil erosion and land degradation. To highlight the saline zones and suppress those with vigorous vegetation, the salinity index was proposed (Abbas and Khan, 2007; Allbed and Kumar, 2013) Eqs 1–6 were applied to generate images for each index based on the collected data (Table 1) The NDVI was reclassified into five categories to differentiate existing covers and their vegetative state A manually adjusted threshold was used to extract critical areas for the BSI Pixels with values greater than the threshold were considered critical areas and assigned a value of 1 while pixels with values equal to or less than the threshold were considered non-critical areas and assigned a value of 0 The resulting image is a binary image that only displays the extracted critical areas where the BSI values fluctuate between −0.0747 and 0.0459 The SI values fluctuate between −0.0359 and 0.0182 The NDISI presents values that fluctuate between 0.4944 and 0.6034 the GSI presents values that fluctuate between −0.0118 and 0.0243 Values of the spectral indices at Test Site 1 The BSI values fluctuate between −0.17367 and 0.07467 The SI values fluctuated between −0.04127 and 0.07216 The NDISI presents values that fluctuate between 0.43993 and 0.5678 the GSI presents values that fluctuate between −0.0462 and 0.0278 Values of the spectral indices at Test Site 2 Although the soil salinity conditions are in the lower part of the ranges presented in the literature the conditions of imperviousness are considered similar Figure 2 shows the degree of correlation between the calculated indexes and the parameters obtained in the field and laboratory significant correlation values of the order of 0.8809 (Test Site 1) and 0.7925 (Test Site 2) were obtained which shows an inversely proportional correlation the percentage of sand on the soil surface has a direct relationship with the GSI reaching determination coefficients of the order of 0.6781 (Test Site 1) and 0.5278 (Test Site 2) the percentage of ground cover has an inverse relationship with the BSI reaching moderate determination coefficient values of the order of 0.5384 (Test Site 1) and 0.6751 (Test Site 2) In the case of the SI it was not possible to perform any correlation analysis since the laboratory results showed very low conductivities corresponding to non-saline soils If the values of the correlation coefficients obtained for all the variables are averaged a value of 0.6991 is obtained for Test Site 1 these values indicate an acceptable correlation between the spectral indices and the data obtained in the field Correlation between the indices applied and the values obtained in the field and labor-atory The areas with the highest degree of soil degradation due to erosion, desertification, salinity, and soil imperviousness were identified by manually adjusting thresholds for each calculated index. The adopted thresholds and the corresponding areas with values above the thresholds for NDISI, GSI, BSI, and SI are presented in Table 6. Figures 3, 4 showing for Test Site 1 and Test Site 2: (a) Natural color composition (b) spatial variation of each of the calculated indices and (c) areas with values above the adopted thresholds Thresholds adopted for each index and corresponding areas with values exceeding the thresholds Spectral indices calculated for Test Site 1 (B) spatial variation of each of the calculated indices and (C) areas with values above the adopted thresholds Spectral indices calculated for Test Site 2 When observing the NDVI values included in Figure 3 a marked difference can be seen between the areas destined for sugarcane crops (NDVI >0.27) and the areas in which deciduous forests By defining a threshold for the BSI of 0.01 (Table 6), an area equivalent to 37.90% is obtained that exceeds said threshold (Figure 3) which would be occupied by little or no vegetation cover This result is similar to that obtained by NDVI and the observations in the field that allowed us to verify that the cultivation areas were surrounded by wide spaces with low levels of vegetation cover In the case of the GSI, the adopted threshold is 0.02, which allows for the identification of 5.14% of the surface with the highest concentration of sand in the upper layer of the soil (Figure 3) The greatest presence of sand on the surface was observed in areas that were subjected to water erosion resulting in a significant removal of fine particles This area is relatively small and corresponds to sectors with low vegetation cover that were previously identified by NDVI and BSI To analyse the NDISI, a threshold of 0.60 was established (Table 6), which allows the identification of impervious zones in the study area, equivalent to 19.53% of the total area (Figure 3B) Most of the impervious zones are located (a) in the upper part of the mountainous areas (b) in some of the agricultural plots that were possibly made impermeable due to mechanical action during harvest tasks It should also be noted that the areas identified as having a high percentage of sand on the surface do not overlap with the impervious areas determined using NDISI On the other hand, since no saline soils have been identified in the sampling points of Test Site 1, the application of SI is done to evaluate in a very preliminary way its potential application. By establishing the threshold of 0.08 (Table 6), soils that could become saline can be identified, and these would occupy 0.20% of the entire surface. In Figure 3 potentially saline soils are found in agricultural areas observed in the plots that have been harvested The NDVI values determined for Test Site 2 (Figure 4) reveal that most of the study area is covered by dry deciduous forest and shrubs (NDVI <0.2) which is part of the equatorial dry forest This forest type is known to lose its leaves during the dry season small portions of the area are allocated for crop cultivation (NDVI >0.2) areas without coverage and riverbeds (NDVI> 0) are also observed By adopting a threshold of 0.06 for the BSI (Table 6) it identifies an area equivalent to 35.39% of the total area which would have little or no vegetation cover The areas with high BSI values correspond to the areas with minimal vegetation cover identified by NDVI and they are part of the equatorial dry forest Using a threshold of 0.03 for the GSI (refer to Table 6), it delimits an area equivalent to 9.21% with higher concentrations of fine sand on the surface soil. The highest concentrations of GSI (shown in Figure 4) are found in relatively flat areas at the foot of the small elevations within Test Site 2 which may be due to the deposit of material caused by wind and water erosion The areas with high GSI values correspond to areas with little vegetation cover identified by the NDVI and BSI The impervious zones occupy a surface area of 4.71% (Figure 4) of Test Site 2, considering a threshold for the NDISI of 0.55 (Table 6) or sandy loam soils that are possibly compacted by grazing activities of goats several dirt roads that are compacted by the flow of vehicles or paved roads are also identified the areas identified as having a higher percentage of sand on the surface do not overlap with the impervious areas determined with the NDISI At test site 2, no saline soils were identified at the sampling points. Thus, the SI results were used to evaluate their application very preliminarily. By setting a threshold of 0.07 (Table 6), the soils which could become saline can be identified, which would occupy 0.06% of the entire surface. Figure 4 shows that these potentially saline soils are found in agricultural areas particularly in plots that have already been harvested Since salinity comes from agricultural activities The application of SI could be useful in soils with significant salt concentrations The applied indices realistically reflect the situation of the study area The NDVI satisfactorily characterizes the vegetation which corresponds to the equatorial dry forest and dry shrubs The GSI successfully identifies areas with a higher presence of sand on the surface which also correspond to the BSI and the NDVI The NDISI efficiently identifies the existing urban area in Test Site 1 and areas with better impermeability conditions Although no saline soils were identified in the study area the SI presented higher values in agricultural areas where salinity can become a serious soil degradation problem The five indices analysed complement each other and offer useful information to understand the state of the soil and its possible degradation Applying them periodically could become a valuable means of monitoring soil degradation in Andean basins Among the five factors related to soil degradation in the study area the lack of vegetation cover has the most significant impact Although there are no areas without coverage the equatorial dry forest is a delicate ecosystem that human activities can further reduce making the soil vulnerable to erosion due to the loss of vegetation Soil impermeabilization occurs in almost 20% of Test Site 1 The growth of the city of Catamayo in Test Site 1 could increase the area of impervious surfaces and its impact in the medium and long term should be evaluated Salinity has the least impact in the study area with large areas of sugar cane cultivation in Test Site 1 properly managed to reduce salinity presence and the effects of possible salinization are low in Test Site 2 where areas dedicated to crops are relatively small Five spectral indices were applied to study of soil degradation in an Andean semi-arid zone The values obtained through the indices were correlated with observations made in the field and laboratory to assess their application capabilities The calculated indices efficiently reflected the conditions of the study area The NDVI adequately discriminated the different existing coverages while the BSI allowed the identification of areas with little or no vegetation corresponding with what was shown by the NDVI The GSI successfully identified the areas with higher presence of sand correlating with the orography of the study area The NDISI efficiently discriminated impervious zones originating from urbanization Even though saline soils were not identified at the sampling points the SI allowed the identification of small sectors in the cultivation areas that could present this type of degradation The combination of the five examined indices provided useful information to understand the current state of the soils and their potential 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The use *Correspondence: Fernando Oñate-Valdivieso, ZnJvbmF0ZUB1dHBsLmVkdS5lYw== Journal photographer Eddie Moore earned first place for general news photo in the 2024 New Mexico Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest for this image in which people scramble after Ryan Martinez pulls a gun during a rally outside the Rio Arriba County building in Española on Sept The man scrambling at lower left was not the man shot during the protest including Jennifer Marley of San Ildefonso Pueblo gave speeches with a wired microphone denouncing colonialism They were there to celebrate Rio Arriba County officials’ decision to postpone plans to relocate a controversial statue of conquistador Juan de Oñate just outside the County Annex building Thursday morning in Española Rescue workers attend to a man who was shot at a rally outside the Rio Arriba County building in Española and other hug after a man was shot during a rally outside the Rio Arriba County building The rally was in protest of a statue of Juan de Oñate that was to be resurrected A woman screams at a man wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat after a man was shot during a rally outside the Rio Arriba County building touches a shrine made from a pedestal where a statue of Juan de Oñate was to be placed outside a Rio Arriba County building in Española on Thursday had engaged both the accused shooter (Martinez) and the victim in the moments before the shooting stands in front of an altar made from a pedestal where a statue of Juan de Oñate was to go This is during a rally outside the Rio Arriba County building in Española on Sept holds a sign while Justine Teba of Santa Clara speaks during a rally outside the Rio Arriba County Annex building in Española on Sept Jacob Johns sings in front of an altar made from a pedestal where a statue of Juan de Oñate was to go during a rally outside the Rio Arriba County Annex building in Española on Thursday Nearly a year after a protest that resulted in a shooting the statue of Juan de Oñate that sparked the conflict remains absent from the lead of the “La Jornada” sculpture in front of the Albuquerque Museum APD officers take armed members of the New Mexico Civil Guard into custody after a man was shot by one of their members while demonstrators try to take down the statue of Don Juan de Onate Statue in Old Town during a protest on Monday June 15 takes a member of the New Mexico Civil Guard into custody after a man was shot during the protest to remove the statue of Don Juan de Onate Statue in Old Town l .Photographed on Monday June 15 An armed member of the New Mexico Civil Guard stands by as curandera Alma Rosa Silva-Banuelos burns incense during a demonstration to remove the statue of Juan de Oñate in Old Town Albuquerque in 2020 Part of the multi-figured scupture "La Jornada" by Sculptors Reynaldo "Sonny" Rivera and Betty Sabo at the Albuquerque Museum in Old Town commissioned through the City of Albuquerque Public Art Program on Monday Workers with Rio Arriba County removed the scupture of Juan de Onate from the Onate Center in Acalde Monday June 14 2020 Crowds of people for and against the removal lined Highway 68 in front of the center now sits in the corner of the Rio Arriba County maintenance garage in Acalde em041421d/jnorth/The pedistal where a sculpture of Juan de Onate stood outside the Onate Center in Acalde until it was removed last June jt061320g/a sec/jim Thompson/Workers try to do a controlled fall of the Juan de Onate statue in the lead of the "La Jornada " sculpture in front of the Albuquerque Museum apl061520jASECTION /Pierre-Louis/Journal/061520 Curandera Alma Rosa Silva-Banuelos burns incense during a demonstration to remove the statue of Don Juan de Onate Statue in Old Town .Photographed on Monday June 15 A worker uses a jackhammer to chip away the footings of Juan de Onate in the lead of the "La Jornada " sculpture in front of the Albuquerque Museum The La Jornada sculpture in front of the Albuquerque Museum Onate High School is pictured in Las Cruces to drop the name of Don Juan de Onate y Salazar from a high school in southern New Mexico after years of pressure and amid a movement to reexamine the Spanish colonial past in the American Southwest Image of the Onate High School sign in Las Cruces Journal photographer Eddie Moore contributed to this report who wore a "Make America Great Again" hat and who witnesses say was provoking activists at the rally Recent arguments about Juan de Oñate have been long on emotion and short on historical perspective one of New Mexico’s most respected historians but it’s still possible to have a balanced discussion guided by Simmons’ words Spain was the most powerful nation in Europe Spain controlled the Americas from Peru to Mexico and began to look northward The king had a choice of candidates who wanted to lead and finance the journey of a caravan of soldiers and settlers into the largely unknown north The reward for his investment was a title and the opportunity to get rich son of a wealthy mining family in Zacatecas who had proven himself as a soldier in wars with Mexico’s indigenous people Spanish bureaucracy and local jealousies and intrigues ensnared Oñate and his 500 recruits for 28 months It was financially and emotionally draining Making their way slowly up the Rio Grande Valley the lumbering mass had peaceful interactions with pueblos all the way to San Juan Pueblo (Ohkay Owingeh) where they stopped and took up residence inside the pueblo At each village the Spaniards held a ceremony in which the local people pledged their loyalty to the crown although the natives may not have understood what they were signing up for After a clash at the pueblo that cost the lives of Oñate’s beloved nephew and 12 other men He prayed and consulted with priests and officers They worried that if they didn’t punish Acoma severely the other pueblos might rise up against them The consensus was that under Spanish law it would be a just war Oñate ordered decades of servitude for all This was a typical punishment among Europeans of the time – not something Oñate dreamed up to torment the Acomas “The Last Conquistador: Juan de Oñate and the Settling of the Far Southwest,” that they did Both had seen a document describing Oñate’s plan to order severe punishments but then allow the priests to argue against it so the priests would look like heroes Kessell wrote that “the historical record makes no mention of a one-footed Acoma slave rendered a potential worker all but useless.” and within three years rebuilt their pueblo Oñate was later tried for that and other violent acts and given a light sentence His modern critics wonder why he’s “honored” with a statue History also sees Oñate extending the Camino Real by 700 miles founding a new Spanish province and the first municipality (Santa Fe) and launching mining and livestock industries Española and Albuquerque should bring Don Juan indoors and tell his story “No matter how Oñate’s brutal sentence played out Unforgiveness – enshrining one’s victimhood – does provide a satisfying power over the accused Activists are staying angry but to what end Pueblo governments have stayed out of this fight Their concerns are for the people of today Copyright © 2012-2025 The Los Alamos Daily Post is the Official Newspaper of Record in Los Alamos County This Site and all information contained here including graphs and graphics is the property of the Los Alamos Daily Post Permission to reprint in whole or in part is hereby granted provided that the Los Alamos Daily Post and author/photographer are properly cited columnists and other contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of the Los Alamos Daily Post The Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper was founded Feb National Center for Preservation Technology and Training Rachel Feit: My talk is called A River Used to Run Through It This is the version where a middle-aged Brad Pitt can't fly fish anymore This is actually about the little-known historic cultural landscape of El Paso del Norte and the intense cross cultural exchange that took place on it between 1598 and 1893 Looking out to cross seemingly limitless highways and dusty scrub land of the US-Mexico border you may never realize that the 16th century travelers once called El Paso an earthly paradise wheat fields once extended for miles along the fertile Rio Grande flood plain During the Spanish colonial period and even into the 19th century the wines from El Paso were revered as the best in the new world It's wheat fields supplied grain to thousands along the borderlands charming adobe houses that made El Paso del Norte seem like a Levantine oasis The story of El Paso del Norte begins with Native Americans like the Mansos and the Piros who lived in small grass huts along the river it's hard to really imagine what their cultural landscapes may have looked like Some Spanish chroniclers were frequently very disdainful of Native Americans and other cultures and the ones that lived along the Rio Grande River were frequently depicted as uncivilized Yet these individual groups almost certainly did alter their environment to suit their needs and archaeological work they dug irrigation canals and lived in small pueblos by 80 to 1,200 at least we really don't know exactly how they interacted with their landscape we're going to begin this story of this particular cultural landscape in about 1598 when Don Juan de Oñate y Salazar and his wagon train blazed a trail from Northern Mexico up towards New Mexico to the Taos Pueblos for weeks they struggled to cross the salt baked sand dunes of the Mexico desert Their April arrival at the Rio Grande was an enormous relief and both people and animals in the caravan were so parched that some of them dove headlong into the river and even drowned The cottonwoods and the willow trees along the river offered much needed shade and allowed them to have blazing bonfires at night captain and chronicler of Oñate's expedition compared the river and landscape to Elysian fields full of flowers and buzzing with bees He described the shady bowers under which they rested and fields of grass from which they're gaunt horses grazed he was very emphatic about his description of the landscape Although they were grateful to be finally at the Rio Grande Oñate's party could not initially find a place to cross that could accommodate their heavy wagons and their horses Their wagons would bog down in the mud and the quicksand after a week of scouting they received some assistance from some friendly Mansos who directed them to a rocky bottom ford several miles upriver a 1,600 mile long road that was used for nearly 300 years to facilitate exploration and military operations in Mexico and the U.S The Camino Real fostered a cultural exchange that profoundly shaped American and Mexican heritage within the borderlands While the trail itself fluctuated according to weather conditions and sociopolitical needs the Oñate crossing of the Rio Grande river due in large part to its unique geographic attributes remained primarily fixed and became known as El Paso del Norte El Paso del Norte once referred to the pass itself as well as the settlements that sprang up around it So during the Spanish colonial and Mexican periods the major settlement was actually on the South side of the river in present day Ciudad Juárez there were a few farms on the North side of the river as well These two were considered part of El Paso del Norte and Mexico of course was fixed at the Rio Grande The American settlement that sprang up on the north side of the river was called Franklin for a time; but when the Mexican city of El Paso del Norte changed its name to Ciudad Juárez in 1888 I'm really referring to both sides of the river El Paso del Norte became a crucial outpost in New Spain agricultural settlements south of the Rio Grande with those on the north Misión Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe was constructed along the road in present day Ciudad Juárez Fray García de San Francisco y Zúñiga built a church and a settlement to convert the friendly Native Americans who came through this area on their hunting trips and they crossed the river at this location in order to plant and irrigate crops such as wheat and grapes and fruit trees Zúñiga envisioned mission settlement as one of great importance it became during the Pueblo revolt of the Taos missions in 1680 when hundreds of Spanish and converted Native Americans fled to El Paso the Spanish decided to expand the small settlement in 1685 with the establishment of the Presidio de El Paso del Norte near the church along with a few other missions as well farther South along the river El Paso del Norte quickly became an administrative center from which the Spanish launched Christianizing efforts El Paso del Norte was also an important agricultural center Most of the accounts from both Spanish and English sources talk in great deal about the orchards and most importantly the vineyards that stretched along the river for miles Pedro de Rivera wrote that the wines from El Paso del Norte were superior to the best wines anywhere in New Spain "I know not whether to call Paso del Norte a settlement or a town Fronting this large group of houses is a nursery of the fruit trees of almost all countries and climes It has a length of eight miles and a breadth of nearly three I was struck with the magnificent vineyards of this place from which are made great quantities of delicious wine." When Zebulon Pike came through El Paso del Norte in 1807 he followed the Camino Real from New Mexico and crossed the Rio Grande at a bridge that the Spanish had built at the head of the acequia By the mid-19th century he described those same vineyards wheat fields and fruit orchards gave both sides of the river a romantic aura You kind of get the idea from these pictures here Anson Mills remarked that the town consisted of especially when under the shade of the large cottonwood trees along the acequias." So El Paso was a very virgin place at one time another visitor wrote it's gardens and vineyards in its slow running acequias meandering through narrow streets and adobe walls gave to El Paso del Norte an aspect different from other frontier towns as if a fragment of Southern Mexico had been transported here across the intervening deserts Photographs and paintings from the late 19th century offer glimpses of the former vegetation of the Oñate Crossing landscape We've got cottonwoods and willow trees fronting the river banks the orchards and vineyards and wheat fields stretched down the hillsides and along the riverbanks for miles I don't have any pictures of the vineyards which maybe they weren't as large as everybody said they were in the early 19th century the cultivated wheat that was grown in El Paso was milled by a man named José María Ponce de León Although he may have been there much earlier and opened a mill on the north side of the Rio Grande that mill washed away in one of the cataclysmic floods that frequently changed the course of the river He rebuilt on a higher ground, but that mill was also damaged from flooding. So, by the 1840s there was a need for another mill. Simeon Hart was a former cavalryman who'd fought in the Mexican American war. Along the border he fell in love and married the daughter of a rich mill owner in Santa Rosales he built a home and opened a mill business at the river ford of the Camino Real It was strategically placed along the road The mill was powered by water diverted from a Spanish dam on the Rio Grande they got special permission to divert the water from the dam Hart's Mill immediately began supplying flour to American military outposts that were established along the newly drawn U.S transportation and hospitality in El Paso for years to come Hart himself eventually purchased a stage line and operated his own freight hauling company both of which used the Camino Real to transport goods back and forth from New Mexico territory and into Mexico fought to reestablish a permanent defensive post on the border in 1878 they'd already tried and failed several times in other places in El Paso Hart's Mill area seemed like a natural choice to them The property was already well known to the military having supplied it with flour for 25 years It was strategically placed along the border on the main road on the crossing into Mexico near the customs house near international boundary marker number one which had just been placed there and could easily be supplied with products from both El Paso del Norte and the fledgling town of Franklin and then other places in northern America It was also on the planned Southern Transcontinental Railroad route which had been in the planning stages for years and finally came through the Atchison it cut through the parade ground of Fort Bliss in 1881 The Southern Pacific was not far behind it This wasn't ideal from a spacial perspective The railroad did connect this remotely located military post to national markets and communications Fort Bliss at Hart's Mill was then occupied until about 1893 when it literally ran out of room to expand Lanoria Mesa on the East side of the Franklin mountains along with the 1895 closure of Hart's Mill represents the end of strategic significance for the Oñate Crossing at El Paso del Norte the expansion of the railways and the rise of other industries the focus of economic activity in El Paso shifted away from the Oñate Crossing and the Camino Real toward what's now considered more downtown El Paso Hart's Mill closed in 1895 and was left to ruin the Camino Real in Texas became Smelter Road It was then paved in the 1930s to become Donovan Drive it became part of main street viaduct and its name was changed to Pisano Drive slowly succumbed to age and new industries only the stuff in red is stuff that's still left water control efforts of IBWC really radically transformed the river corridor starting in 1934 the once picturesque agricultural landscape described by 18th-19th century travelers has been slowly transformed into a modern urban center These comparison aerial photos show how things have changed particularly on the south side of the border the famed vineyards and the orchards are long forgotten The mighty river and its offshoot canals are little more than concrete gullies filled with shallow goods and culture across the river is hindered by checkpoints These three images are all kind of taken from the same point of view This bottom one is from a Google Earth street view and I'm sub-consulting with PaleoWest for that effort which was the most important transportation route in the borderlands region for 300 years Just as the built environment resources serve communities on both sides of the river the people who inhabited the border moved back and forth across it with considerable fluidity Mill owner Simeon Hart married the daughter of a prominent business owner on the Mexico side of the border Hart's own business relied on wheat grown on both banks of the river the people who lived in this area saw little distinction between Mexican and American In social circles on both sides of the river "The fact that one man was a Mexican and the other an American was seldom mentioned Each man was esteemed at his own real worth." That quote is from Mill's the commentary of more than one American writer makes it clear that businesses and institutions frequently relied on cross border influence and reciprocity in the El Paso area Transnational interactions continued all the way up to the 20th century was a prominent business member of the El Paso and social community He frequently lodged in Ciudad Juárez when not at his home in Hart's Mill A smelter then opened just North of Hart's Mill in 1887 to process ores that were coming in from both sides of the border Even the Mexican revolution that took place between 1910 and 1917 was very much a trans-border affair in which the American city of El Paso served as a staging area for revolutionaries It's no accident that the Mexican revolutionary Francisco Madero's provisional government headquarters was located at the Casa de Adobe right across from smelter town just up the road from Hart's Mill and the Oñate Crossing It was a key point from which to obtain supplies and munitions from American sympathizers and to cross the river and escape Porfirio Diaz's federalist army this picture shows Americans literally watched the Mexican revolution taking place from across the border The central problem for the Oñate Crossing at El Paso del Norte this particular cultural landscape becomes … and this is for the future now how best to commemorate it and interpret it we've got these pieces that are radically diminished by the lack of flow and connectivity which is the unifying theme for this cultural landscape Current border politics make it almost impossible to interpret the resources on either side of the river in tandem and to connect them back as they should be they're also undermined by neglect and deterioration I should mention that actually some of the resources have recently been … there's a developer that's planning to turn some of the officer's quarters at Old Fort Bliss into a boutique hotel which is actually seen as a good thing among many people in El Paso The lack of archeological investigations around these resources in both Ciudad Juárez and El Paso is another problem for interpretation Missing resources associated with the Oñate Crossing or Camino Real are many and include portions of the trail itself and the old dams over the river the northern most portion of the Acequia Madre half the Hart home and numerous buildings from Old Fort Bliss So given the number of missing resources associated with the Oñate Crossing landscape it's reasonable to confer that archeology could greatly enhance interpretation of the resources on both sides of the border was already a ruin … let's see … in 1936 when this HABS photograph was taken nothing remains but a parking lot and some markers A few archeological investigations have occurred in conjunction with road and IBWC maintenance projects These have uncovered archeological remains such as debris dumps and even the old hospital building from Old Fort Bliss; but further research and more importantly targeted research has never been undertaken for any of these No archeological work is known to have been conducted in Ciudad Juárez at any of the associated resources there. However, given the changes over time and the configuration of the ancillary buildings of the Misión de Guadalupe it's likely that archeological remains could be present in the courtyard or anywhere around the church Likewise for the Presidio de El Paso del Norte which was extensively remodeled in 1943 and even earlier than that for road improvements I came across a newspaper article from 1901 that talks about Spanish guns being unearthed while demolishing a portion of the old jail for an extension of the Avenida 16 de Septiembre which is where a portion of the Camino Real runs in Ciudad Juárez "The find consisted of seven muskets of antiquated pattern so heavy that a man could not even support them in ancient days Portions of two cannons were also unearthed." The article goes on to say that the guns were found under the floor of an abandoned wing of the old Presidio building but nobody really has done any sort of targeted studies that landscape has now become even more imperiled Particularly on the American side of the border where urbanization and development continue to threaten what remains of the Oñate Crossing The research for this cultural landscape being undertaken today is really documenting the last vestiges of a period in borderlands history that reflect a time of incredible cultural exchange identity formation and nation building and even conflict It highlights the partnerships that were once fostered by nations north and south of the border to promote settlement agriculture and trade along the frontier against a backdrop of anti-immigration rhetoric and policy the last vestiges of this historic landscape of El Paso del Norte and the Oñate Crossing is a poignant reminder of what we lose when we put up walls I'm just going to say that the real challenge is really to put together a complete cultural landscape report and then define treatment recommendations and interpretive plans This is going to be incredibly challenging given what's left of the resources and what's left of the landscape though at least at this point we know quite a bit about it cultural historian and the owner of Acacia Heritage Consulting She has worked for more than 20 years in cultural resources management consulting and specializes in historical archeology archeological and historical context development in Anthropology from the University of Chicago and a M.A Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go.