NEWS Holguin sworn in as Anthony's mayor amid controversy Hits back with tort claim after accusations by predecessor
NEWS Research leads to discovery of Ice Age mammal Fossils found in Carlsbad Caverns are related to muskox, according to ABQ natural science museum
NEWS City mechanic arrested after allegedly crashing ABQ Ride Sun Van on purpose Police arrested the man after he jumped in front of highway traffic
Feds sentence man to 17 years for drug trafficking, importing a tiger Police found cat in dog crate while investigating separate case
NEWS Man shot by Las Cruces police sues for damages Claims 'malicious' prosecution deployed to cover up wrongful shooting
NEWS Bosque Brewing announces closure of all its taprooms Closures follow judge's decision to throw out Bosque's chapter 11 bankruptcy case
COURTS Appeals court won’t rehear decision that ruled waiting period for guns in New Mexico is unconstitutional Governor’s Office responds the latest ruling ‘raises more questions than it answers’
NEWS Albuquerque unveils a new place to go in Civic Plaza Restroom costs $750,000, twice the median home price in city
News ‘It’s a win’: BioPark brings in first wolves to new facility Facility was completed in November; nine wolves were brought to BioPark on Dec. 19
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO Southeast of Taos, this scrappy nonprofit is helping a generation of grandparents raise their grandkids 'We do it for the passion that we have for the community'
Teen arrested after posting photos with illegal machine gun conversion on Instagram 18-year-old facing federal charges
Project Jupiter developer previews renewable energy plan 'Project Green' would seek to purchase, import clean energy
NEWS AG files lawsuit against Texas oil, gas well operators Suit alleges asset-stripping scheme involving shell companies
STATE GOVERNMENT As New Mexico’s population ages, state agency ramps up guardian support programs Proposed funding hike would allow for increased enrollment in financial aid initiative
NEWS Large fire tears through homeless encampment at Quirky Books City calls on judge for immediate closure, while volunteers and homeless residents rebuild
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Las Cruces man jailed after threatening school shooting LCPD utilizes 'red flag' law to seize firearm, ammunition
NEWS ABQ could reach record high on Christmas Day Warm weather to last a few more days before dipping into the 40s, 50s
NEWS It’s the lights before Christmas and all around the house... Local families say community is the driver for the displays, some of which include tens of thousands of lights
POLITICS In New Mexico, Republicans are eating into Democrats’ longstanding voter registration advantage Independents are also seeing their ranks swell as key election year approaches
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Family of slain Las Cruces woman waits for answers Community raises funds for flight home
NEWS Travel Forecast: Thousands to fly out of Sunport over holidays Millions of Americans will drive or fly to visit loved ones this season — what to expect in New Mexico
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO Raton woman released on bond in child sexual abuse case Signs informal agreement with DA to cooperate in prosecution of partner charged with molesting daughter for years
CRIME APD identifies man who shot officer in the chest Man died overnight in hospital from gunshot wounds
NEWS Doña Ana County swears in new elected officials Swearing on a Bible is optional, but most still use it
CRIME Albuquerque man charged with murder in home invasion robbery that left one dead Man allegedly asked for money and drugs repeatedly before shooting two men
CRIME NM State Police on hunt for man accused of killing brother-in-law Police: Michael Nicholls is "armed and dangerous"
STATE GOVERNMENT Governor unveils $11.3 billion budget plan that includes pay raises, universal child care funding State spending would increase by roughly $500 million under governor’s plan
NEWS Bernalillo County firefighter dies in accident Richard Hollingshead III was 'willing to help others,' BernCo Fire Rescue spokesperson William Harris says
NEWS 'Fighting back': Boxing program offers Parkinson's patients a place to keep active Rock Steady Boxing ABQ location started with five fighters when it opened in 2016. Now, it has 138 fighters.
ROAD WARRIOR Santa Ana Pueblo breaks ground on intersection project Nogal Canyon bridges outside T or C to be replaced; work could begin in 2027, according to NMDOT
CRIME Albuquerque police shootout: Radio blocks bullet from hitting officer, suspect shot Both officer and suspect taken to hospital
OIL AND GAS Trump's push to make oil drilling cheap again squeezes some states more than others The president's signature spending and tax-cut legislation restored royalty rates to 12.5% on new oil, gas leases from a bump to 16.7% under Biden
CRIME Albuquerque police officer had PTSD, was treated with ketamine prior to killing self in standoff Officer's family had called 911 alleging he held them hostage at East Mountains home
CRIME Teen accused of killing father in northeast Albuquerque Police: Girl admitted to stabbing Robert McCall, 49
RETAIL Drop Café brings coffee with Middle Eastern flair to Albuquerque The shop offers Yemen-inspired lattes, matchas and homemade treats
ONE-ON-ONE In Albuquerque, two coffee owners let the beans decide everything Juan Mercado and Carol Krause are the owners of Madcrema and Odacrem Coffee
Incident report details days before missing elderly Texas couple were found dead in Tucumcari Two were found outside of their vehicle with their shirts pulled up, a possible sign of hypothermia
Santa Claus pays a visit to UNM Children’s Hospital Ditching his sleigh, Santa and his elves touched down in a helicopter
LEGISLATURE LFC report: Improving New Mexico's criminal justice system could lie in better data sharing Analysts recommend tying state grant funding to more accurate, consistent reporting from law enforcement agencies
Elephant Butte brings Christmas to county families 'Families Come First' event distributes gifts and $10,000 to Sierra County families in need
NEWS Is your baby basic? Most popular baby names in New Mexico for 2025 New Mexico Department of Health releases annual statistics
RETAIL Cocina Azul owner prepares to expand portfolio with West Side restaurant The restaurant, set to open in the new year, will offer 'something a little bit different,' the general manager says
Gov. slams Albuquerque leaders over results of National Guard help; police say crime fell during deployment
FETCH Santa paws: Holiday pet adoptions surge Eastside Shelter encourages families to make thoughtful choices during Christmas season
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Outgoing Anthony mayor announces ethics complaint against successor Diana Murillo reveals employee grievances against incoming mayor Gabriel Holguin have been sent to state agencies for investigation
NEW MEXICO NM Environment Department offers free water testing in Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak burn scar Private well tests offered after heavy metals were detected in area wells
Trump administration Senate votes to confirm Yvette Herrell's nomination to Trump administration post State's two US senators vote against former NM congresswoman's nomination
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO Kit Carson Electric unveils 21st solar array, battery storage facility near Colorado border Latest project boosts co-op's renewables capacity to 51 MW of solar, 25 MW of battery storage
LEGISLATURE 2026 After bipartisan talks, lawmakers could be on 'quick path' to approve compact legislation for doctors Bill expected to be fast-tracked to governor's desk during 30-day session
HOLIDAYS Lights of Gisewa: Photos Farolitos light San José de los Jémez Mission and Gisewa Pueblo site
