Daily Taos News

Taos County authorities need your help in finding a fugitive. They're looking for 44-year-old Joseph Ortega, who's wanted on a district court bench warrant on a grand jury indictment on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and residential burglary. Joseph Ortega is hispanic with a light brown complexion...he's 5-9 and weighs 180 pounds with a medium build. He has brown eyes and black hair. He has tattoos on both shoulders, left upper arm, arm, and left hand... and he also has a scar on his left shoulder. If you have any information about him, or any other crimes, you can call 758-HALT or text your tip to 274637 keyword TAOS.