Vietnam Marine veteran in New Mexico hospice care reunites with beloved dog one last time

A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.

Balloons fill Albuquerque sky in 2nd day of annual fiesta

Hundreds of balloons have filled the sky over Albuquerque in the city's annual International Balloon Fiesta.

Court halts timber activity in Southwest over threatened owl

A U.S. judge has halted tree-cutting activities across thousands of square miles of the Southwest until federal agencies can get a better handle on how to monitor the population of a threatened owl.

New Mexico man accused of sending nude photos of woman who dumped him

A New Mexico man has been accused of sending nude photos of a woman who dumped him to her friends and relatives, according to a report.

State Police: Arizona couple killed in New Mexico crash

New Mexico authorities say a Tucson, Arizona, couple died in a two-vehicle crash when their eastbound vehicle crossed a highway’s center line and collided with the side of a westbound truck’s trailer.

Sheriff: Country singer Kylie Rae Harris caused deadly crash

Authorities say country singer Kylie Rae Harris caused a three-vehicle crash in northern New Mexico that left her and a 16-year-old girl dead.

Ruling opens New Mexico medical pot program to outsiders

A judge has ruled that New Mexico's medical marijuana program is open to people from outside the state who qualify based on a medical condition.

US attorney: Feds push for progress on tribal safety

Federal officials have launched multiple measures to reduce cases of missing and killed Native Americans in the past year, including boosting funding for crime victim and witness services, said a U.S. attorney who leads a Justice Department committee on tribal policy.

Group hit by abuse claims to open New Mexico migrant shelter

An Arizona-based company plagued by abuse and mistreatment allegations is planning to open an Albuquerque facility to house migrant teens.

Arizona, Nevada cuts to Colorado River water negligible

Arizona and Nevada are faced with the first-ever cuts to their Colorado River water supply in 2020.

Navajo Nation eyes renaming US highway after late senator, Code Talker

Some Navajo Nation officials are seeking to ask New Mexico to rename a U.S. highway after one of the longest-serving Native American lawmakers in U.S. history. 

New Mexico man accused of battering girlfriend, feeding cat meth

Police in Las Cruces say charges against a man accused of battering his girlfriend and mistreating two pets have been upgraded after his cat tested positive for methamphetamines.

Navajo Nation, Albuquerque sign deal to combat racism

The nation's largest Native American reservation and New Mexico's largest city have signed an agreement aimed at protecting Navajo Nation members from discrimination.