Missing lab employee found dead near New Mexico home
#MissingPerson #NewMexicoHiker'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
Mysterious substance kills 3, sickens first responders
#NewMexico #MysteriousDeathsThree 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
New Mexico launches two Epstein ranch investigations
#Epstein #NewMexicoNew 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
Three dead, 18 first responders sickened in New Mexico
#NewMexico #HazmatIncidentThree 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
Medical plane crash kills 4, ignites New Mexico wildfire
#PlaneCrash #NewMexicoA 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
New Mexico Searches Epsteins Zorro Ranch
#EpsteinInvestigation #NewMexicoNew 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
Republican Party Headquarters in Albuquerque Targeted in Arson Attack
#NewMexico #RepublicanPartyVandalism 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
New Mexico Legislature Approves Bill to Increase Oil Royalty Rates
#NewMexico #oilRoyaltiesNew 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
Teen Boy Accused of Killing Family Members in New Mexico
#NewMexico #FamilyTragedyA 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
New Mexico Leads Nation in Police Shootings Per Capita
#NewMexico #PoliceShootingNew 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
Grim Discovery: Human Skulls Found in New Mexico Investigation
#NewMexico #ColdCasesIn 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
Friend's Persistence Sparks New Leads in Decades-Old Missing Person Case
#NewMexico #MMIWadvocateAfter 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
Correctional officer under investigation for organizing attacks on mentally ill inmates
#NewMexico #MentalIllnessAttacksA 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
Deadly Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in New Mexico Communities
#FlashFlood #NewMexicoRecord 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
Severe flooding in Roswell prompts National Guard search and rescue
#NewMexico #floodingSevere 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
#NewMexico #Wildfires
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
#WildfireEvacuation #NewMexico
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
#NewMexico #MilitaryAircraftCrash
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
#NewMexico #graduationCaps
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
#NewMexico #KidnappingCrime
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
#NewMexico #CrimeNews
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
#NewMexico #WaterPollution
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