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.
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.
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
'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.
4 people killed in plane crash on Navajo Nation
While on the way to pick up a patient from a hospital, a small dual-propeller plane crashed on the Navajo Nation, killing four people on board.
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.
Ruidoso, New Mexico under Flash Flood Emergency as heavy rain triggers flooding in burn scars
Storm reports from the National Weather Service office in Albuquerque indicate floodwaters have reached homes and several roads throughout Ruidoso are covered with water.
Jonathan Joss shooting: Police, Pride San Antonio hold community forum
Pride San Antonio and the San Antonio Police Department held a community forum following the murder of actor Jonathan Joss this past weekend.
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.
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.
2 US service members killed, 1 hurt in vehicle accident near US-Mexico border
Two U.S. service members were killed, and a third was seriously hurt, in a “vehicle accident" near the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said. Here's what we know.
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.
New Mexico mass shooting: 2 suspects arrested
We're learning new details after a mass shooting in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Police say two people are in custody after three teenagers were killed and 15 others were left injured.
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.