MODOC FOOTBALL FACES THEOFFICERS WEED COUGARS AT HOMECOMING MAY 15 PEACE MEMORIAL The Modoc County
RECORD
Vol. 134, 133, No. 8 29
Alturas, California
May 14, 2026 October 9, 2025
Serving Modoc Since 1892 20 24 Pages
Nearly 1Elementary pound of Meth Seized Boost in Alturas Alturas Students Fire Investigation Safety Skills with CAL FIRE The Alturas Police Department reported the seizure of approximately 1 pound of suspected methamphetamine and the arrest of an Alturas man following an investigation late May 10 at the Meadows Apartments. According to police, Sgt. Cody Widby conducted the investigation shortly before midnight and arrested Marques Ramon Holman, 50, of Alturas. Police said Widby located about 1 pound of suspected Image from Modoc County Sheriff’s Office Cal Fire Lassen-Modoc methamphetamine in Unit-Facebook Holman’s possession. Prevention Trailer. The CAL FIRE Lassen Fire the Modoc County Jail Investigators allegedly They gained essential Modoc Unit, inalso collaboration without incident on multiple found the drug paraphernalia on battery safety, with Modoc Fire Safe knowledge charges, including possession and materials strategies, and Council and commonly Alturas evacuation of a controlled substance associated School, with recently the overall fire preparedness, in Elementary for sale, possession of drug packaging to learning about led a vital and Fire distribution Prevention addition paraphernalia and two of controlled substances for the dangers of playing Week program for local counts of contempt of court. sale. students. Focusing on this with fire equipment and The charges include Authorities said the understanding firefighter year’s theme, “Charge into violations of California investigation revealed fitness and gear. Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Safety Code Holman was under Home,” active Health This and community-focused Batteries in Your sections 11378 and judicial oversight and by the students received hands- initiative, shared 11364(a), and Penal Code section required to comply FIRE Lassen Modoc on training inside with the CAL terms of conditional release 166(a)(4), police said. In a statement, the Alturas and pretrial supervision through Modoc County Police Officers Association said the seizure will have Superior Court. Holman was booked into a significant impact on the
Unit, shows the strong commitment to public safety education, ensuring younger residents understand critical fire prevention measures. By teaching these crucial lessons at an early Unit on social media for age, the program helps build ongoing safety tips and safer communities through community updates. Now a beloved annual increased awareness and event, theFacebook Fire Prevention preparedness. Residents Image from Alturas Police Officers Association are encouraged to follow the Week program is something community. make itsfirefighters, way onto the streets CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc that staff, “One pound of of our city,” the association m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e said. “It reflects the continued represents a substantial efforts of the officers of the quantity of dangerous Alturas Police Department narcotics that will no longer who work tirelessly to keep
and students alike look forward to each year— an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the shared responsibility of keeping their community our community safe.” safe. The association also recognized Widby for his “hard work, dedication, and commitment to protecting our community.”
Veterans Day guide to honor local service Health Insurance Hike May Lead to Teacher members Departures Veterans Day is a time for reflection, gratitude and community. This November, The Record Modocis preparing Teachers Modoc Association, which a special guide dedicated represents in and the to honoringteachers the men district, announced that women who have served in Modoc Joint armed Unified School the nation’s forces. District couldwill potentially The guide feature lose 30% of its teaching staff profiles local veterans, because of a events, 25% increase in community support health insurance resources and costs. ways for Accordingto to the residents getassociation, involved. the increase create a It will be could printed and financial burdenthroughout that may distributed lead some to seek Modoc and teachers Lassen counties. employment districts Stories willin highlight offering competitive resilience,more sacrifice and
leadership, while event listings will provide information on parades, wages and more ceremonies andaffordable other health care coverage. gatherings. Readers will also The association said the find details on organizations issue is affecting many rural offering assistance with California districts, health care,school education and with some working toward employment, as well as solutions toopportunities retain teachers. volunteer and The Modoc Teachers donation drives. Association said its primary Community members are concern tois help the shape potential invited the impact If you on or students. guide. someone Additional will you knowinformation has served, be published in next week’s Modoc Media encourages newspaper following May you to submit a the photo, 13 school meeting. name andboard years of service.
Submissions can be emailed to info@modocmedia.com. Veterans Day is not only about honoring the past — it’s about recognizing the ongoing contributions of veterans in our neighborhoods, workplaces and families. The guide aims to provide both inspiration and practical resources, ensuring local stories of courage and commitment are remembered and Image from Modoc Teachers Association-Facebook celebrated.