San Juan Pulse — Animal Control Roundup
Kirtland woman cited after dogs reportedly run into traffic
- Charges: Animals running at large; Animals causing a nuisance
- Deputy dispatched Feb. 14 to the 6200 block of Road 6200
- Two dogs observed running into roadway and causing vehicles to slow
- Summons issued in Aztec Magistrate Court
According to a statement of probable cause, a deputy observed two dogs running loose into traffic in Kirtland, with drivers braking to avoid them before the animals were returned to a nearby yard.
Bloomfield woman charged after reports of dogs repeatedly running at large
- Charges: Animals running at large; Causing a nuisance; Proof of rabies required
- Follow-up conducted Feb. 17 in the 5500 block of Road 5511
- Video reportedly showed shepherd mix running on and off property
- Animal control cited prior ongoing complaints
According to a statement of probable cause, an ACO received video showing a tan and black shepherd mix running at large in Bloomfield, and cited ongoing neighborhood complaints before filing charges in Aztec Magistrate Court.
Farmington woman charged after dogs allegedly kill chickens
- Charge: Dogs at large resulting in livestock deaths
- Deputy dispatched Nov. 16 to residence in Farmington
- Complainant reported four chickens killed
- Pretrial hearing referenced in Aztec Magistrate Court
According to a statement of probable cause, a resident reported that neighboring dogs entered his yard and killed four chickens, and an ACO later identified the dogs’ owner following prior unsuccessful contact attempts.
Aztec woman cited after neighbor reports dogs repeatedly on property
- Charge: Animals running at large
- Deputy dispatched Jan. 31 to the 3000 block of Road 3191
- Complainant provided security video showing two dogs
- Owner identified through animal control follow-up
According to a statement of probable cause, a neighbor reported ongoing issues with two dogs entering his property, and video footage reviewed by deputies showed the animals running loose before the owner was identified.
Bloomfield man charged after deputy reportedly bitten by dog
- Charges listed: Dog bite; Animal running at large; Animal causing nuisance; Proof of rabies required
- Incident reported Feb. 14 near County Road 5251 in Aztec
- Deputy reported two puncture wounds to wrist
- Dog transported to Aztec Animal Shelter for 10-day quarantine
According to a statement of probable cause, a deputy was bitten while containing a black shepherd mix, and animal control records indicate prior complaints about the dog running at large and not being current on rabies vaccination.
Aztec man issued summons after dog found roaming on private property
- Charge: Animal running at large
- Deputy responded Feb. 11 to the 7000 block of Road 2553
- Neighbor reported ongoing issue with dog roaming neighborhood
- Summons filed in Aztec Magistrate Court
According to a statement of probable cause, a deputy located a loose dog on private property in Aztec, and a nearby resident reported the animal frequently roams the area and has previously been walked home.
Aztec woman cited in repeated dog-at-large complaints
- Non-traffic citation: Animals running at large
- Deputies responded Feb. 4 to multiple complaints in Aztec
- Prior animal summonses listed in court record
- Video footage provided by neighbors
According to a statement of probable cause, deputies responded to complaints that a black-and-white border collie had repeatedly run loose and barked at neighbors, with prior summonses reportedly returned due to an invalid mailing address.