U.S. 1 hour ago Manager of one of Colorado’s largest cannabis companies to lead New Mexico's cannabis regulators New Mexico has hired Todd Stevens, a manager of one of Colorado’s largest cannabis businesses, to lead the state’s team of marijuana regulators.
U.S. 1 hour ago Drive-by shooting: 4 teens charged in accidental killing of 5-year-old girl in Albuquerque Four teenagers are facing charges in connection with a drive-by shooting that left a 5-year-old girl dead inside a trailer home in Albuquerque last week.
U.S. 1 hour ago Pilot's drug use contributed to deadly New Mexico hot-air balloon crash: NTSB The pilot killed in a 2021 New Mexico hot-air balloon crash along with four others failed to maintain clearance from power lines, while his use of drugs also contributed to the mishap, federal transportation officials said.
U.S. 1 hour ago Stretches of Rio Grande in Arizona may dry up without more rain, water managers warn Without any more rain, the Rio Grande may dry up in the Albuquerque area. Farmers in New Mexico, who rely on the river, were given notice to anticipate changes to water availability.
Politics 1 hour ago NM bill proposes energy companies to compensate field worker's health care costs related to air pollution New Mexico oil field workers with ailments caused by smog and methane could possibly seek health care reimbursements under a measure proposed by Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez.
U.S. 1 hour ago Arizona doctor dies while hiking with other physicians in New Mexico While hiking with a group of physicians, 61-year-old Arizona doctor Renhick Guyer suffered from an apparent heart attack and died on a trail in New Mexico.
U.S. 1 hour ago New Mexico museum honoring WWII Navajo Code Talkers $40 million shy of opening A New Mexico museum project meant to honor the Navajo Marines who developed an unbreakable code during World War II has not gained much momentum since acquiring land in 2009.
U.S. 1 hour ago New Mexico Supreme Court affirms law enforcement's authority to request passenger ID during traffic stops The New Mexico Supreme Court has clarified the authority of law enforcement officers to extend their probe during a traffic stop by requesting information from a passenger in a vehicle.
Politics 1 hour ago Biden seeks to assist New Mexico residents sickened by nuclear testing radiation Biden wants to help those who've fallen ill from radiation exposure in New Mexico. A compensation act may also get amended to assist more people affected by the state's nuclear testing.
Politics 1 hour ago Biden touts pro-Native American efforts despite axing oil drilling that sustains tribes The Biden administration is touting its efforts to support Native American tribal sovereignty just months after it took action curbing key oil and gas drilling rights for tribes.
U.S. 1 hour ago 2 teen murder suspects in Albuquerque allegedly set up a drug deal to rob female dealer A couple of juvenile murder suspects in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are being accused of setting up a drug deal with plans to rob the woman. The victim was found dead on July 4.
U.S. 1 hour ago New Mexico woman shot dead by teen after confronting thieves who stole her car Sydney Wilson, 23, was allegedly shot dead by a 13-year-old in Albuquerque, New Mexico after she tracked her stolen car to a gas station.
U.S. 1 hour ago New Mexico dad and son charged after 14-year-old fatally shoots 13-year-old girl with dad's gun: Police New Mexico State Police say that a father and juvenile son are being charged after a 13-year-old girl was shot dead on July 28 in Questa.
U.S. 1 hour ago Man accused of shooting New Mexico police officer in face with sawed-off shotgun pleads not guilty A suspect pleaded not guilty to shooting a New Mexico police officer in the face with a sawed-off shotgun. The police officer was severely wounded in the shooting.
U.S. 1 hour ago Teen sextortion victim foils middle school coach's scheme, uncovers identity: docs A New Mexico middle school basketball was sentenced to federal prison for running a yearslong sextortion scam in which he targeted teenage girls.
U.S. 1 hour ago New Mexico wildfire started by Forest Service prescribed burn, agency says New Mexico lawmakers reacted on social media after the U.S. Forest Service found in a probe that its own prescribed burn started a wildfire last April that forced evacuation orders.
U.S. 1 hour ago Former University of New Mexico athletic director acquitted of embezzlement charges in lavish golf trip case Former University of New Mexico athletic director has been acquitted of embezzlement charges related to a golf trip that he funded using public money to strengthen donor relationships.
U.S. 1 hour ago Judge dismisses request for drug test in 'Rust' movie shooting case involving Alec Baldwin The former weapons supervisor, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, involved in the movie "Rust" shooting that led to the death of their cinematographer won't be required to take a drug test.
U.S. 1 hour ago Small plane crashes into home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, killing pilot: report Authorities in New Mexico reportedly are responding to a fire that broke out after a plane crashed into a home in the city of Santa Fe.
U.S. 1 hour ago New Mexico police officer who was shot in the face dies A police officer in New Mexico died late Sunday after a suspect shot the officer in the face with a sawed-off shotgun during a foot chase, according to the authorities.
U.S. 1 hour ago New Mexico police officer dies after suspect shoots him in face with sawed-off shotgun during chase Officer Anthony Ferguson of the Alamogordo Police in New Mexico died in the line of duty after a suspect shot him in the face with a sawed-off shotgun.
U.S. 1 hour ago 2 New Mexico women sentenced to prison for beating, chaining children A child abuse case is ending with prison sentences for at least two women who abused, starved, beaten, and chained several children in Texico, New Mexico.
U.S. 1 hour ago Suspect arrested after shooting New Mexico police officer in the face An Alamogordo, New Mexico, police officer was shot in the face by a suspect using a sawed-off shotgun over the weekend. The suspect has been arrested.
U.S. 1 hour ago Albuquerque street-racing crash leaves 4 bystanders injured, 1 driver arrested An 18-year-old driver is facing three counts of vehicular homicide after a street-racing crash in Albuquerque, New Mexico, left bystanders with serious, life-threatening injuries.
U.S. 1 hour ago Border rancher fears for her life as migrants cross unchecked, 'picked the wrong place to raise a family' A fourth-generation New Mexico rancher living eight miles from the border fears for her family's safety as cartels haul people and drugs across her land.
U.S. 1 hour ago Father sets Albuquerque home on fire following fight with wife, resulting in death of 7-year-old son A 7-year-old son and his father were both killed in a house fire deliberately set by the man following a fight with his wife in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
U.S. 1 hour ago New Mexico eligible to receive $25M in funding to clean up abandoned oil wells, senator says A U.S. senator said New Mexico is eligible to receive $25 million from Biden’s $660 million round of grant funding to clean up lingering pollution from abandoned oil extraction sites.
U.S. 1 hour ago Child rape suspect caught with fly undone, 6 kids in vehicle during traffic stop: video A 42-year-old New Mexico man was charged with child sex crimes after police ran a DUI stop in Albuquerque and found him with six kids in the back of pickup truck.
VIDEO 1 hour ago Shocking bodycam shows child rape suspect caught in alleged DUI with 6 kids in pickup, pants unzipped Albuquerque man Jeremy Guthrie faces more than a dozen charges stemming from a suspected DUI stop with six juveniles in his Dodge pickup.
U.S. 1 hour ago New Mexico jury awards $485M in case of 8-year-old girl who was repeatedly sexually assaulted in foster care A jury in New Mexico has awarded $485 million in damages in a case where an 8-year-old girl in foster care was repeatedly sexually assaulted.
U.S. 1 hour ago Closed New Mexico salon which gave 'vampire facials' linked to new HIV cases: Officials A now-closed New Mexico salon which previously gave "vampire facials" to clients is now being again investigated after being allegedly linked to new HIV cases.
