Bark N Buddies

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

Thank you Carlsbad!

We truly appreciate everyone who has supported us over the years and continues to stand by us.

The amazing groomers and bathers, at The Parlor location, work incredibly hard to keep the paws clean!

We are forever grateful for this award as Best Pet Groomer.

We also want to take a moment to honor a very special groomer who shared this category, that is no longer with us, Amy Miles.

It has been a year since God called her home, and we know she would have been ecstatic to be part of this recognition as well.

She worked hard serving this community for decades and her impact will never be forgotten.

We also want to honor our dear bather Samanda who is no longer with us but she was serious about this competition and would have been so proud. She was so involved in everything we did.

Last but not least, we humbly accept this award but not without acknowledging that every pet groomer in Carlsbad is amazing.

Grooming is incredibly hard work, fueled by passion and dedication.

The truth is, Carlsbad has an entire ecosystem of amazing groomers and there is no way any of us could handle the demand alone.

It truly is a team effort in this industry, no matter where we work.

We are grateful for every nominee and every groomer in this town.

You are all gifted, driven, and absolutely essential to the pet‑care community.

Thank you, Carlsbad from Bark n Buds and especially those crazy, hard-working dog ladies at The Parlor location.

08/04/2026

The many faces of Miguel Angel Bermudez Miranda.

This story will not go quiet.

Samanda's life was taken in front of her family in Carlsbad, NM on July 4th, 2026, by Miguel.

He was speeding down Forni Road around 10:50pm when he hit Samanda and her family, who were parked in the parking area of Sixth Mile Dam watching the fireworks.

Her daughter's exact words were, “We had just cut the watermelon,” right before he came barreling down the road and hit them.

In an instant, what was a perfect day ended in tragedy.

Miguel then sat in his totaled gray Grand Jeep Cherokee after the crash, continuing to keep his foot all the way down on the gas pedal in an attempt to leave the scene.

Samanda’s family had to pull him from the vehicle before more lives were shattered.

Her family tried to keep him at the scene, but as they were trying to tend to Samanda’s injuries, he fled on foot.

A source has shared that he may have been headed to meet a female at Sixth Mile Dam, but we are unaware if a female has come forward.

He may have called a few people for a ride after the crash. Eventually, he was picked up in the area not long after fleeing the scene on foot.

By the next day, he had already fled to Mexico.

Miguel told multiple women he was from DELICIAS Chihuahua, but a recent female shared that he has some family in Ciudad Juárez.

The night of the crash, his Life360 was going off, meaning multiple people were notified.

Prior to owning the Jeep, he may have drove a black Camaro.

His date of birth is October 2, 2002. He has braces and has glasses, although he tends to possibly wear contacts other times, as there are multiple photos of him without his glasses where he looks very different.

He is 23 years old but has been known to be dishonest about his age at times.

Here is a new close-up photo of Miguel Angel Bermudez Miranda's face that was anonymously shared today.

Please share this post.
Ask your friends to share this post.
Make this go viral.
Tag news stations in the US and in Mexico.
Tag any podcast.
Tag anyone you know that can possibly help..

If you know anything please reach out to the Eddy County Sheriff’s Department or Crime Stoppers..

Tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers in one of three ways:

1. Call 575-887-1888 or toll-free 844-786-7227
2. Visit eddycountycrimestoppers.co
3. Use the mobile app, P3 Tips

PIO Contact:
Captain Amy Dugas
575-361-4671
575-887-7551
[email protected]

07/28/2026

Here is a updated photo of the suspect:

Miguel Angel Bermudez Miranda.

He has braces. But you can't see it in this photo.

It took less than 48 hours for another photo to surface.

This right here tells us, that there is people in this community that have more information and are choosing not to talk!

He worked here.
He lived here.
He has family here.
He has friends here.
And multiple girls he was talking to.

Why are you being quiet if you know this man?! Turn any information you have over to the Sheriff's Department.

Do the right thing! Share the information.

Samanda will get justice.

So will her family.

Tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers in one of three ways:

1. Call 575-887-1888 or toll-free 844-786-7227
2. Visit eddycountycrimestoppers.com
3. Use the mobile app, P3 Tips

PIO Contact:
Captain Amy Dugas
575-361-4671
575-887-7551
[email protected]

07/26/2026

It has been three weeks since we got the worst call imaginable on the morning of July 5th.

Our beautiful tech Samanda, had been killed in a hit and run right in front of her family.

She wasn’t doing anything wrong. Her day started out like millions of other Americans’ Fourth of July.

It was a normal, beautiful sunny day followed by a night of fireworks with her loved ones. But this one ended in tragedy.

Around 10:50 p.m., Miguel Angel Bermudez Miranda, came speeding down Forni Road in his gray Jeep Cherokee.

He wrecked into her and her family, who were parked in a designated parking area at Sixth Mile Dam.

To make matters worse, he tried to keep driving. He kept his foot all the way down on the gas pedal despite both vehicles being totaled and entangled.

He kept trying to run from the obvious trauma he caused right in front of him.

He was so drunk he had to be pulled from the vehicle by the victims.

Despite multiple efforts to keep him there, he fled on foot as they tried to save Samanda’s life.

Shortly after, he was picked up in the area, by an accomplice.

Since then, I’ve learned he was talking to multiple women in New Mexico, as many have reached out with details but want to remain anonymous.

If you are a woman who is talking to him too, I am here to tell you that you are not the only one.

Apparently he is quite the ladies’ man and very good at lying.

Throughout this process, we have learned where he was living, where he was working, that he has family in the area.

He supposedly fled to another country immediately after the crash.

A few women said he claimed to be from Chihuahua.

He also had a lengthy history of lying about his identity and age.

He told multiple women different ages.
He claimed to be 19 sometimes and 20 other times.

Law enforcement verified him to be 23.

So what does this tell me?

There are people in this community who are connected to him, yet many are not coming forward with more information.

Why do we only have two photos?

Especially in a time when photos are shared, posted, and taken nonstop.

I have a screenshot of his deactivated Instagram, but we all know he had other social medias.

I know there are more connections to him than people are admitting.

Someone doesn’t just disappear. Let’s be real.

This is my call to those connected to Miguel.

Please share all you know with the Eddy County Sheriffs Office.

Be courageous.

Act with integrity.

Share more photos.

Share as much information as possible.

If you are staying silent and you know information, it is pointless because slowly but surely people are uncovering it.

In the end, if you helped him hide, you will be exposed.

Come forward. Tell the truth. Share the details. Do the right thing.

Like so many others who loved Samanda, I am sick knowing he has not been arrested.

She deserved better.
She didn’t deserve what happened to her.
No one does.
She deserves justice.

This is not going away.

Below you will see the face of the killer on this post.

Tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers in one of three ways:

Call 575‑887‑1888 or toll‑free 844‑786‑7227

Visit eddycountycrimestoppers.co
Use the mobile app P3 Tips

PIO Contact:

Captain Amy Dugas
575‑361‑4671
575‑887‑7551
[email protected]

Please share.

07/10/2026

Miguel Angel Bermudez Miranda-

Age 23.

He is believed to be responsible for the hit and run of Samanda Laymen, on July 4th, 2026. At 10:50 pm in which she lost her life.

Please share this in all cities, states, and countries.

Please tag National news stations. Tag Homeland security, the fbi, and anyone with additional means that can help track this individual down. He could be anywhere by now..

Please make this go viral. He took Samanda’s life in front of her family.

This coward will not win.

***Miguel, if you are reading this, do the right thing.

You have made terrible decisions. You one chance left to do one thing right and that is turn yourself in. You can either come in, or they will drag you in. You decide. This will not disappear. You cannot hide from this. ***

If anyone can find this guy's social medias please tag them.

Tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers..

1. Call 575-887-1888 or toll-free 844-786-7227
2. Visit eddycountycrimestoppers.com
3. Use the mobile app, P3 Tips

PIO Contact:
Captain Amy Dugas
575-361-4671
575-887-7551
[email protected]

07/10/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eddy County Sheriff’s Office Update on July 4 Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation

Eddy County, NM – July 9, 2026

Sheriff Matthew Hutchinson reports, the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the hit-and-run crash that occurred on July 4, 2026, at the Six Mile Dam recreation area on Forni Road, ultimately resulting in the death of 42 year old Samanda Layman, of Carlsbad.

Through investigative efforts, the Eddy County Sheriffs Office Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit has identified 23 year old Miguel Angel Miranda Bermudez, date of birth 10/2/2002, (pictured below) as the individual believed to be responsible for the incident.

The Jeep driven in the incident is not outstanding and remains in the custody of the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office as investigators continue processing evidence and furthering their investigation.

The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who has information regarding Bermudez’s whereabouts or any additional information related to this investigation to contact the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers. Even seemingly minor information may assist investigators in locating Bermudez.

Coordination efforts are ongoing with the Fifth Judicial District Attorney’s Office for the issuance of charging documents outlining numerous felony charges related to this investigation.

The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the community’s continued support and cooperation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available and when it will not compromise the ongoing investigation.

Tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers in one of three ways:

1. Call 575-887-1888 or toll-free 844-786-7227
2. Visit eddycountycrimestoppers.com
3. Use the mobile app, P3 Tips

PIO Contact:
Captain Amy Dugas
575-361-4671
575-887-7551
[email protected]

07/10/2026

WANTED:

MIGUEL ANGEL BERMUDEZ MIRANDA

He is wanted for the hit and run of Samanda Layman, on July 4, 2026 in which she passed away.

(Do the right thing. Turn yourself in.)

If you know anything tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers in one of three ways:

1. Call 575-887-1888 or toll-free 844-786-7227
2. Visit eddycountycrimestoppers.com
3. Use the mobile app, P3 Tips

PIO Contact:
Captain Amy Dugas
575-361-4671
575-887-7551
[email protected]

07/08/2026

UPDATE: Vehicle color/make/model -CONFIRMED

Silver 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Eddy County, NM – July 4, 2026

On July 4th, around 10:50 p.m. at Six Mile Dam on Forni Road, a silver 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling at a high rate of speed struck Samanda Layman, and her family, killing her almost instantly.

The driver fled on foot despite repeated attempts to keep him there.

Suspect Description:
Hispanic male
Possibly 18–25 years old
Turquoise polo shirt
Blue jeans
White shoes with blue designs

He ran southeast from the crash site. (Maybe toward Ferguson?)

Vehicle confirmed by ECSO:
2018 silver Jeep Grand Cherokee Dealership tags still attached.

The Sheriff’s department has the vehicle.

If someone you know recently bought a silver Jeep Cherokee and suddenly doesn’t have it, or can’t explain where it went, contact law enforcement.

What the public can do:
Check home, doorbell, business, farm, ranch, and game cameras.

Review dash‑cam footage from Six Mile Dam and Forni Road between July 4 around 10:30 pm and the next morning.

Her daughter said he smelled like alcohol.

My theory is that he was probably partying with someone in the area.

Someone most likely picked him up after he abandoned the Jeep.

*** If you helped him, you are an accomplice. Do the right thing.***

If your friend or family member called for a ride from that area and owns a 2018 Jeep, pay attention they are a potential suspect.

Report anyone matching the suspect description or anyone missing a newly purchased 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee with dealership tags.

Check store cameras in case he went into a convenience store before the crash to buy alcohol.

If you were driving anywhere on the roads that would take you toward Forni, check your dash cams.

If your neighbor’s silver Jeep Cherokee is suddenly gone, call the Sheriff’s Department.

My theory is that he was headed out there to party at Six Mile Dam at 10:50 p.m. when he hit them at a high rate of speed. Either he had left or was just arriving but I do not believe he was out there alone for no reason on the 4th of July.

Contact the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office. Share this everywhere. Comments will stay on.

A message to the driver:
You took her life.
You shattered so many others.
You cannot run forever.
Do the right thing and turn yourself in.

Shared with permission from Samanda’s daughter, who was at the scene.

Please share.Contact the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office with any information

***Photo of a 2018 Jeep for reference. Not the actual Jeep***