New Mexico AG seeks judge to fine, possibly jail landowner over threats to Pecos access

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 391

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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New Mexico state prosecutors are seeking a judge to fine and possibly even jail a San Miguel County landowner on the Pecos River alleging he repeatedly threatened fishermen with a shotgun and has created “barriers” and “traps” in the river.

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In an emergency motion filed Wednesday, the New Mexico Department of Justice alleged Erik Briones, a Terrero resident, violated a March 2025 court …

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