Hello Nob Hill Neighbors:

I wanted this group to be aware of what is transpiring related to an individual who is in our neighborhood frequently. Her name is Laura Barta but she calls herself Silver. She broke into my house on Aug 4 by throwing a large rock through one of my patio doors and letting herself in. it was 10:30PM and I was in bed sleeping. She was arrested, of course. She was released shortly thereafter and returned to my property again. This was a violation of her conditions of release. I worked with the prosecutors office to help ensure she would stay in custody after that. She was held for a week or so, but was again released. Since then she has been arrested 4 or 5 additional times, the last being for hitting one of our neighbors (400 block of Solano NE) with an ax. She had been arrested 17 times prior to breaking into my house on August 4. 

I am still working with the prosecutor, Paige Mowrer. She has shared this might be difficult because Ms. Barta has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Note: I have spoken to Ms. Barta over the years. When not on meth she engages as a normal person would. It is drugs that turns her into a nightmare. Her "husband" is Joshua Chavez and they are often together. He is also a felon. 

Please see my note to Representative Chasey and Representative-elect Anaya below. Is sent a similar note to Nicole Rogers as well. I am not without empathy for those with mental illness and wish there were more effective resources for them. I am more than willing to pay taxes to contribute here. However, being a dangerous criminal is a distinct thing. Regardless of your mental state, if you are truly dangerous, you should not be allowed to simply continue doing harm and be free to roam. 

The break-in to my house resulted in my spending $4,000 to repair and secureity. She has come back to my property twice and her husband has come once. 

I am sharing so that you are all aware of the situation. The link below will take you to the ABQ Journal article, which covers her arrest, for the ax incident (2 weeks late). You can see her picture here. Note that the prosecutor shared that is is possible she will be released again in the near future. 

Candidly, I expect zero response from Rogers, Chasey or Anaya. If anyone is interested in working with me on this matter, please contact me directly. 

Jenifer Kihm (400 block of Carlisle NE)