Sheriff’s deputy saves choking 1-year-old girl during traffic stop
Santa Fe Deputy Sheriff Patrick Ficke said he noticed a vehicle driving erratically and initiated a traffic stop.
Santa Fe Deputy Sheriff Patrick Ficke said he noticed a vehicle driving erratically and initiated a traffic stop.
New Mexico offers $5 million in COVID-19 vaccine prize, the country's largest reward
New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.
New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.
7-year-old girl has emotional reaction when surprised with pug puppy for birthday
A pug-loving 7-year-old girl fell to her knees and cried when her mom surprised her with a pug puppy as an early birthday gift.
A pug-loving 7-year-old girl fell to her knees and cried when her mom surprised her with a pug puppy as an early birthday gift.
Man charged with murder of woman found raped, dead in Anaheim apartment 41 years ago
Andre William Lepere, 64, of Alamogordo, New Mexico, was charged with the 1980 murder of 71-year-old Viola Hagenkord, who was found raped and dead in her apartment 41 years ago.
Andre William Lepere, 64, of Alamogordo, New Mexico, was charged with the 1980 murder of 71-year-old Viola Hagenkord, who was found raped and dead in her apartment 41 years ago.
City of Albuquerque refers $211K Trump reelection campaign bill to collection agency
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has sent an unpaid bill for former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to a debt collection agency, officials said. The bill stems from an event in 2019.
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has sent an unpaid bill for former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to a debt collection agency, officials said. The bill stems from an event in 2019.
First lady Jill Biden to visit Albuquerque, Navajo Nation capitol
Jill Biden will travel to Albuquerque on Wednesday and visit Window Rock, Arizona, on Thursday and Friday.
Jill Biden will travel to Albuquerque on Wednesday and visit Window Rock, Arizona, on Thursday and Friday.
Residents express concerns after seeing uptick in illegal border crossings
While much of the attention has been focused on Arizona, California, and Texas, locals in New Mexico are now expressing their concerns after seeing an uptick in illegal crossings from the southern border.
While much of the attention has been focused on Arizona, California, and Texas, locals in New Mexico are now expressing their concerns after seeing an uptick in illegal crossings from the southern border.
‘No need for K-9s’: New Mexico sheriff’s department announces ‘feline division’ on April Fools’ Day
Look out K-9 division: A New Mexico sheriff’s department announced a new “feline division,” because who better to capture a cat burglar than an actual cat?
Look out K-9 division: A New Mexico sheriff’s department announced a new “feline division,” because who better to capture a cat burglar than an actual cat?
Video shows 15K bees swarm parked car at supermarket in New Mexico
LCFD says an estimated 15,000 bees were relocated after they were seen swarming a car parked at a local grocery store in New Mexico.
LCFD says an estimated 15,000 bees were relocated after they were seen swarming a car parked at a local grocery store in New Mexico.
Border Patrol video shows smugglers abandoning 5-year-old, 3-year-old at the border
SHOCKING VIDEO: Border Patrol on Wednesday released a hard to watch video of smugglers abandoning a 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old girl at the border in the New Mexico desert in the middle of the night -- after dropping them over a 14-foot border barrier.
SHOCKING VIDEO: Border Patrol on Wednesday released a hard to watch video of smugglers abandoning a 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old girl at the border in the New Mexico desert in the middle of the night -- after dropping them over a 14-foot border barrier.
Navajo police: 9-year-old girl who did not return home from school found
"Officers and search teams have verified and made contact with Franchescia," police said on March 10. "Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available."
"Officers and search teams have verified and made contact with Franchescia," police said on March 10. "Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available."
Monarch butterflies typically found in winter resting grounds in Mexico declined by 26%
The number of monarch butterflies that showed up at their winter resting grounds in central Mexico decreased by about 26% this year, and four times as many trees were lost to illegal logging, drought and other causes, making 2020 a bad year for the butterflies.
The number of monarch butterflies that showed up at their winter resting grounds in central Mexico decreased by about 26% this year, and four times as many trees were lost to illegal logging, drought and other causes, making 2020 a bad year for the butterflies.
American Airlines not denying possible UFO spotting, says: 'Talk to the FBI'
An American Airlines jet encountered an apparent UFO over northeastern New Mexico Sunday afternoon.
An American Airlines jet encountered an apparent UFO over northeastern New Mexico Sunday afternoon.
Drought-stricken West holds out for more than just dry snow
Every square mile of New Mexico is dealing with some level of dryness, with more than half locked in the worst category — exceptional drought. And much of the West is no better off, with parts of Arizona, Utah and Nevada among the hardest hit.
Every square mile of New Mexico is dealing with some level of dryness, with more than half locked in the worst category — exceptional drought. And much of the West is no better off, with parts of Arizona, Utah and Nevada among the hardest hit.
Biden halts border wall construction; contractors told to stop building
President Joe Biden has ordered a "pause" on all border wall construction. During his campaign, Biden pledged not to build "another foot" of Trump's wall at the US-Mexico border.
President Joe Biden has ordered a "pause" on all border wall construction. During his campaign, Biden pledged not to build "another foot" of Trump's wall at the US-Mexico border.
Video shows Native American man tasered at Petroglyph National Monument
A video shows portions of a dispute in which a National Park Service officer uses a taser on a Native American hiker.
A video shows portions of a dispute in which a National Park Service officer uses a taser on a Native American hiker.
Rocket motor fails to ignite on Virgin Galactic test flight
A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.
A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.
Window opens for Virgin Galactic’s first rocket-powered test flight from spaceport
The window opens Friday for Virgin Galactic’s first rocket-powered test flight from Spaceport America in southern New Mexico as the company prepares for commercial flights next year.
The window opens Friday for Virgin Galactic’s first rocket-powered test flight from Spaceport America in southern New Mexico as the company prepares for commercial flights next year.
FBI: Man wanted for murder in New Mexico killed in shootout west of Phoenix
A man wanted by authorities in New Mexico is dead following a shooting involving law enforcement west of Phoenix, according to FBI officials.
A man wanted by authorities in New Mexico is dead following a shooting involving law enforcement west of Phoenix, according to FBI officials.
New Mexico State basketball temporarily moving to Phoenix
The Aggies are expecting to be in Arizona for five weeks, but could extend their stay depending on developments with the pandemic. They are hoping to play their first game next week.
The Aggies are expecting to be in Arizona for five weeks, but could extend their stay depending on developments with the pandemic. They are hoping to play their first game next week.