Former Sunland Park City Councilor, Current Official Arrested

Angelica Marquez, former Sunland Park city councilor and current Sunland Park Public Information Officer Arturo Alba were arrested Monday morning by New Mexico State Police.

Marquez was arrested at her home and taken to Sunland Park City Hall. Alba was arrested at his city hall office.

Both have been charged with extortion and conspiracy to commit extortion. Both were taken to Dona Ana County Detention Center where they being held on $50,000 secure bond each.

Editor’s note: Mr. Alba was previously identified as Armando Alba. His name is Arturo Alba.