New Mexico man accused of killing mother, keeping remains in freezer: Report
An Albuquerque, N.M., man has been arrested on charges of allegedly killing and dismembering his mother before placing her remains in a freezer, according to reports.
These states are most affected by government shutdown, analysis shows
A study shows the ongoing government shutdown is hitting the District of Columbia, Hawaii, and New Mexico, particularly hard due to the large number of federal workers and federal government contracts.
Watch: Car immediately bursts into flames after street-racing crash
Video released by the Farmington, New Mexico Police Department shows just how dangerous illegal street-racing can be.
New Mexico to become first state to offer universal child care
New Mexico will be the first state to provide free universal child care. Find out what this means for families.
'The Last Dance': North America’s largest powwow to close after 4 decades
Organizers of the Gathering of Nations, North America’s largest powwow, announced the 2026 event will be its last after 43 years in Albuquerque.
New Mexico flooding leaves at least 3 dead, including 2 children as search and rescue efforts continue
A man and two children were swept away by floodwaters on Tuesday in Ruidoso, New Mexico, according to officials.
Love looms large in New Mexico as couple says 'I do' with tornado in tow
Daynnely and William Carrillo's picture-perfect wedding day in Portales was punctuated by an extraordinary backdrop: a massive, developing tornado.
Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ armorer released from prison after fatal on-set shooting
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's release comes after Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case was thrown out by judge.
Video shows boys, age 7 and 9, in armed standoff with deputies
A newly released video shows a February incident where two boys, ages 7 and 9, were caught holding a loaded gun during a standoff with police.
Pam Bondi announces ‘largest seizure’ of fentanyl in US history
One of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history was announced this week, in addition to the arrests of 16 people – including a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Ex-New Mexico judge, wife arrested for allegedly harboring illegal Tren de Aragua member
Former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Cano, were taken into custody Thursday after federal agents raided their Las Cruces home.
Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness in days before her death, records show
Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa searched these symptoms in the days before her death. The couple were found deceased in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26, 2025.
Gene Hackman and wife Betsy's death investigation bodycam footage released: report
Gene Hackman's estate had filed a petition to block the release of bodycam footage, but some newly-released footage reportedly falls outside of that scope.
New Mexico mass shooting: 3 killed, 15 injured
Police in New Mexico said gunfire erupted during an unsanctioned car show at a park Friday night, killing three people and hurting 15 others.
Boy, 13, charged with hit-and-run murder of bicyclist captured on video
The 13-year-old boy was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, police said, and believe he deliberately swerved into the bike lane to hit a pedestrian.
Unvaccinated adult dies after measles infection in New Mexico, health officials say
New Mexico health officials say an unvaccinated adult has died after a measles infection, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. The death comes as cases rise in Texas and New Mexico, prompting the CDC to send a response team.
Gene Hackman death: What the investigation tells us so far
Questions continue to swirl as investigators probe the deaths of actor Gene Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs.
Gene Hackman's cause of death not clear; deemed ‘suspicious’
A search warrant shows that Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog had been dead for some time and the couple’s bodies were in different rooms.
Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' prosecutors withdraw appeal in manslaughter case, officially ending it
Alec Baldwin's "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case is officially over.
16-year-old admits to killing 4 family members in New Mexico: police
A chilling 911 call from a 16-year-old boy led to the discovery of four bodies inside the teen’s rural New Mexico home.