New Mexico

Local News

La Plata County jail escapee suspected in shooting of Farmington police officer

Manhunt focuses on escapee Elias Buck of Durango; officer in stable condition

January 8, 2022

New Mexico

Farmington police officer shot, wounded; suspect sought

A Farmington police officer was shot and wounded Friday night by a DWI suspect who remained at large, police said.…

January 8, 2022

AP New Mexico

First case of the omicron variant is detected on Navajo Nation

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation reported 10 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and no deaths Monday, but tribal health…

January 4, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico sees drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations

San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington was doing drive-thru COVID-19 assessments in April. Fewer people are being hospitalized now…

December 29, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico tribes concerned about plan to power nuclear lab

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico Indigenous leaders are concerned about a proposed multimillion-dollar transmission line that would cross what they consider…

December 29, 2021

AP New Mexico

Engineer touts solar power on e-bike journey across U.S.

holder encouraging others to learn more about solar power

December 28, 2021

New Mexico

Democratic House leaders move to dissolve land grant panel

State House Majority Speaker Brian Egolf takes his oath on the opening day of the legislative session on Jan. 19…

December 27, 2021

Local News

Fentanyl: A game of Russian roulette for New Mexicans

Hezekiah Beltran ,17, is spending time at the Serenity Mesa Recovery Center, poses on Dec. 3, 2021, in Albuquerque. (Roberto…

December 21, 2021

AP New Mexico

Albuquerque boy’s hit-and-run death prompts outcry over ATVs

ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque police are planning to address the issue of illegal all-terrain vehicles traveling on city streets in the…

December 20, 2021

New Mexico

Salvation Army van full of toys stolen in Farmington

issues a warrant for suspected thief

December 19, 2021

New Mexico

Salvation Army official: Theft of toys no victory for Grinch

Toys donated after a Salvation Army van loaded with $6,000 worth of toys for children was stolen earlier in the…

December 18, 2021

New Mexico

University of New Mexico requiring COVID-19 booster shots

ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico is requiring all employees and students to get a COVID-19 booster shot by…

December 10, 2021

New Mexico

Forecasters: Snow, strong winds on tap for New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters say much of New Mexico will see blustery weather weather late Thursday and early Friday from a…

December 9, 2021

Local News

Suspect in Albuquerque bank robbery returns to Hesperus home while case proceeds

plea has been entered; next court date is pending in New Mexico

December 7, 2021

New Mexico

Cultural property title gives New Mexico family peace

The home of significant African American educator Clara Belle Williams in Las Cruces, N.M., was established as a historical property…

December 4, 2021

New Mexico

Abortion is not restricted in N.M. But is it protected?

implores lawmakers to make rights explicit in light of case before Supreme Court

December 2, 2021

New Mexico

Navy medical team heading to San Juan Regional to help with COVID-19

A drive-thru assessment center for possible COVID-19 testing has been set up at San Juan Regional Medical Center for people…

November 30, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico’s draft plan for hydrogen a non-starter for environmentalists

Proposal promotes a fuel that may cause more harm than it’s worth to produce

November 29, 2021

New Mexico

Navajo Nation reports 50 new virus cases, no deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) – The Navajo Nation on Friday reported 50 new coronavirus cases but added no new deaths…

November 27, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

New book a guide to where movies filmed in Land of Enchantment

a road trip to check out movie locations in New Mexico

November 25, 2021

New Mexico

Appeals court: Albuquerque ordinance violates First Amendment

ALBUQUERQUE – A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court’s ruling that an Albuquerque ordinance aimed at curbing…

November 24, 2021

New Mexico

2 New Mexico school districts close down, citing COVID surge

SANTA FE – At least two schools in New Mexico are sending students home early this week for remote learning,…

November 23, 2021

New Mexico

Eunice moves ahead with desalination project

EUNICE, N.M. – One southeastern New Mexico city is taking another step forward as it looks for an “unlimited” source…

November 13, 2021

Local News

Head-on crash causes fatality south of Cortez, says state patrol

happened Sunday on U.S. 491

November 9, 2021

Regional News

NASA grows green chiles in space, but it hasn’t figured out how to roast them

flames are a no-no on the International Space Station

November 8, 2021

New Mexico

UNM disenrolling 256 students for shirking vaccine mandate

ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico is disenrolling 256 students from classes for not complying with university’s requirement for…

November 6, 2021

New Mexico

FBI seeks hold-up suspect in ‘New Mexico Lobos’ sweatshirt

FBI seeks hold-up suspect in ‘New Mexico Lobos’ sweatshirt ALBUQUERQUE – FBI agents are local police searching for a suspect…

November 6, 2021

New Mexico

Latest New Mexico K-12 curriculum controversy, only on Zoom

The Rev. Vincent Paul Chavez, right, of the Saint Therese school and parish in Albuquerque, protests proposed state science standards…

November 6, 2021

New Mexico

Progressive incumbents prevail in New Mexico mayor races

ALBUQUERQUE – Voters rallied behind incumbent progressive mayors of New Mexico’s largest city and state capital in local elections Tuesday,…

November 3, 2021

Local News

Man says couple pepper-sprayed him before stealing his SUV; suspect, officer struggle

Suspect is denied admission to jail because of COVID-19 rule

October 30, 2021