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2026-09-07 18:40:07

Trumps New Mexico rename pitch draws bipartisan backlash

Trump proposes renaming New Mexico to "New America," sparking bipartisan backlash. Governor Lujan Grisham and officials reject the idea, citing deep historical roots and cultural identity, calling it non-negotiable. read more

2026-09-07 02:00:10

Trump Proposes Renaming New Mexico to New America

Trump proposes renaming New Mexico to "New America" on Truth Social, following Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario changes. MapQuest resists, while Apple and Google comply. The move draws backlash amid ongoing geographic rebranding efforts. read more

2026-09-07 01:20:05

Fatal Enchilada Dispute Leads to Murder Charge

A New Mexico man allegedly shot his cousin dead after arguing over spicy green chiles in enchiladas. Ervin Gutierrez, 22, faces murder charges for killing Nathaniel Cavazos, 25, following a fight in Albuquerque. read more

2026-08-14 21:50:07

Former New Mexico Lawmaker Convicted in $3M Kickback Scheme

Former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton was convicted on federal bribery and money laundering charges for siphoning over $1 million in school funds. She faces up to 20 years in prison, with defense plans for an appeal. read more

2026-08-05 19:10:06

New Mexico Sues DOJ Over Epstein Files Access

New Mexico sues Trump's DOJ for unredacted Epstein files, citing stonewalling that harms its Zorro Ranch criminal probe. Attorney General Raúl Torrez demands records to identify victims and witnesses, accusing federal delays of obstructing justice for Epstein survivors. read more

2026-08-04 12:10:10

Ranchers Win as Trump Halts Border Wall Drilling

Trump halts border wall well drilling in drought-hit New Mexico after ranchers warn groundwater pumping threatens livestock. Contractors dug unauthorized wells; officials now seek a long-term water strategy. read more

2026-07-31 01:40:03

New Mexico Sues Agency Over Teen Forced Across Border

New Mexico's attorney general sues CYFD after staff allegedly forced a 15-year-old American citizen to cross into Mexico alone for reunification, demanding his return and court oversight. The boy remains in Mexico despite safety and medical concerns. read more

2026-07-16 08:40:05

Justice Department rejects New Mexico Epstein files request

Trump's DOJ refuses New Mexico's request for unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files, citing federal law and privacy protections. State AG Raul Torrez accuses obstruction of the renewed investigation into Epstein's ranch abuse, deepening the standoff. read more

2026-07-10 17:40:06

New Mexico officials accuse Trump DOJ of Epstein probe obstruction

New Mexico officials accuse Trump's DOJ of obstructing their Epstein investigation by withholding key records for over 130 days. Attorney General Torrez warns this causes "real and escalating harm," denying survivors justice and hindering potential prosecutions at Epstein's Zorro Ranch. read more

2026-06-29 22:50:08

New Mexico governor seeks billions over DEA fentanyl failures

New Mexico's governor says the state may seek billions in damages after DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments to reach communities, calling it a "stunning failure." Overdoses spiked 21% as the agency prioritized building bigger cases. read more

2026-06-01 14:40:09

Missing lab employee found dead near New Mexico home

Hiker's remains found in New Mexico identified as Melissa Casias, missing since June 2025. A handgun was discovered nearby. The 53-year-old Los Alamos lab employee vanished after dropping her husband at work. Investigation continues, cause of death pending. read more

2026-05-21 18:20:06

Mysterious substance kills 3, sickens first responders

Three dead and first responders sickened in New Mexico after a mysterious substance exposure. Officials await test results, ruling out carbon monoxide. Drugs found at the scene may be linked. read more

2026-05-21 10:40:03

New Mexico launches two Epstein ranch investigations

New Mexico launches two probes into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch amid abuse allegations. The state reopened an investigation and created a bipartisan Truth Commission, seeking answers about possible crimes and systemic failures. Survivors demand justice, with findings due July 31. read more

2026-05-20 23:10:07

Three dead, 18 first responders sickened in New Mexico

Three dead, 18 first responders hospitalized after hazmat incident in Mountainair, New Mexico. Unidentified substance caused nausea and dizziness; Narcan revived one victim. No public threat, investigation ongoing. read more

2026-05-14 22:20:03

Medical plane crash kills 4, ignites New Mexico wildfire

A medical plane crashed in New Mexico's Capitan Mountains, killing all four aboard and igniting a 35-acre wildfire. The flight crew and medical personnel died; the cause is unknown. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. read more

2026-03-10 00:50:09

New Mexico Searches Epsteins Zorro Ranch

New Mexico authorities have searched Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch, reopening a 2019 investigation into alleged abuses. The ranch, a site of numerous alleged crimes, had not faced prior intense scrutiny despite survivor testimonies. read more

2025-03-31 15:00:08

Republican Party Headquarters in Albuquerque Targeted in Arson Attack

Vandalism and arson at New Mexico Republican headquarters are blamed on Democrats by state Republicans, with spray paint equating ICE to the KKK seen on the building. Investigations are ongoing, with political figures condemning the violent act. read more

2025-03-21 22:00:40

New Mexico Legislature Approves Bill to Increase Oil Royalty Rates

New Mexico legislators have approved a bill to increase royalty rates for new oil development on prime land in the prolific Permian Basin, aiming to benefit public institutions through higher returns. The move comes amid efforts to maximize revenue from oil production. read more

2024-12-16 14:40:11

Teen Boy Accused of Killing Family Members in New Mexico

A 16-year-old boy in New Mexico called 911 to confess to killing four family members. Diego Leyva was found intoxicated at the scene, with the victims shot dead in their home. Leyva has been charged with first-degree murder. read more

2024-11-28 05:10:06

New Mexico Leads Nation in Police Shootings Per Capita

New Mexico, with the highest per capita rate of police shootings in the U.S., agreed to a $20m settlement for the family of Teresa Gomez, killed in a 2023 police shooting. Economic factors, gun ownership, and lack of officer accountability contribute to the state's police violence issue. read more

2024-11-13 22:20:06

Grim Discovery: Human Skulls Found in New Mexico Investigation

In New Mexico, 20 human skulls were discovered, prompting police to investigate if they are linked to cold cases, including the disappearance of Angela McManes. Authorities hope DNA analysis will provide answers, seeking information from the public. read more

2024-11-10 13:50:07

Friend's Persistence Sparks New Leads in Decades-Old Missing Person Case

After Melissa Montoya went missing in 2001, with no leads for over two decades, a recent property search has sparked new tips. Darlene Gomez, an MMIW advocate, remains hopeful that a recent tip could help solve the case, bringing long-awaited closure. read more

2024-10-26 20:40:06

Correctional officer under investigation for organizing attacks on mentally ill inmates

A corrections officer in a New Mexico county jail is accused of orchestrating attacks on mentally ill inmates. Security footage shows inmates being targeted, and the officer is on paid leave pending investigation. Allegations include the use of pepper spray in incidents from July. read more

2024-10-21 11:10:04

Deadly Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in New Mexico Communities

Record flash flooding in Roswell, New Mexico, and Chaves County resulted in at least two deaths and hundreds of rescues. The rainfall set a new daily record with nine inches in some areas. National Guard and emergency services worked to ensure safety. read more

2024-10-20 20:40:04

Severe flooding in Roswell prompts National Guard search and rescue

Severe flooding in Roswell, New Mexico, caused by record rainfall resulted in over 290 rescues and one fatality. The National Guard conducted search and rescue missions, with ongoing operations due to the possibility of more rain and flash floods. read more

2024-06-19 06:40:04

Rain and cooler temperatures in New Mexico may aid firefighters battling wildfires in the region, providing relief to residents forced to evacuate. Weather patterns are expected to shift with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, but flash floods are also a concern. read more

2024-06-18 19:10:05

7,000 residents of Ruidoso, New Mexico are ordered to evacuate due to wildfires that started on the Mescalero Apache Reservation, leading to a state of emergency. The fast-moving blaze has impacted over 500 structures, with evacuations in several counties. read more

2024-05-28 22:40:04

A military aircraft crashes off the airfield at Albuquerque International Sunport in New Mexico. The pilot, the sole occupant, is conscious and hospitalized. Nearby Kirtland Air Force Base confirmed the origin of the aircraft. Fire crews and emergency responders are on the scene. read more

2024-05-20 13:20:04

A high school in New Mexico apologizes for cutting a feather from a Lakota student's graduation cap adorned with traditional decorations. The incident sparked public outrage, including criticism from the Navajo Nation council and the state's governor. read more

2024-05-06 14:20:04

Ten-month-old Eleia Maria Torres was found two days after her mother was shot and killed in a New Mexico park, with one suspect in custody. The child's sister was injured, and details of Eleia's condition and whereabouts were not provided. read more

2024-05-05 21:20:09

New Mexico police search for missing 10-month-old girl in "imminent danger" after mother and another woman found dead in a park. The baby was believed to have been abducted, sparking an urgent Amber Alert. read more

2024-04-16 04:40:04

In New Mexico, Serpent Lake wetlands are shown in an undated photo, part of the state's most threatened waterways. The 2023 US supreme court decision removed protections from over 90% of the state's surface waters, leaving them vulnerable to pollution. read more