Courts

Tri-Cities

Farmington man arraigned for second-degree murder

Suspect who reportedly violated probation enters ‘not guilty’ plea

August 20, 2026

Local News

Vehicular assault charge filed for Aztec man suspected of hitting bicyclist south of Durango

The alleged felony will be tried in court

August 18, 2026

Tri-Cities

11th Judicial District Court offers new mental health program

Court-ordered outpatient treatment available to those who qualify

August 11, 2026

Tri-Cities

Bloomfield man enters not guilty plea in alleged homicide

Defense attorney says phone evidence could exonerate client

August 11, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico Supreme Court approves alternative licensure program for lawyers

New option could increase attorneys in New Mexico, helping address unmet legal needs

August 4, 2026

Tri-Cities

Farmington woman given probation in grave desecration case

Judge agreed to conditional discharge, if she keeps record clean

July 29, 2026

Tri-Cities

Witnesses testify in Farmington man’s double-homicide trial

Defendant’s brother, others recount events of alleged drug-fueled crime spree

July 22, 2026

Local News

Law enforcement identifies man suspected of hitting bicyclist south of Durango

Driver allegedly admitted to drinking three beers an hour before crash

July 22, 2026

Tri-Cities

Opening statements made in Farmington man’s double-homicide trial

Special prosecutor says case is about defendant’s ‘deliberate choices’

July 21, 2026

Tri-Cities

Farmington man charged with child sex crimes

Figueroa-Leal accused of molesting child for four years

July 20, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico State Ethics Commission sues state Corrections secretary over probation ICE referrals

New lawsuit asks a judge to require Corrections head to officially ban the practice

July 13, 2026

Tri-Cities

Suspect pleads guilty to 2024 double homicide in Bloomfield

Victim’s mother rushes killer, threatens death

July 7, 2026

Associated Press

Supreme Court bars states from protecting consumers if federal agencies won’t

Decision in Monsanto case will effectively block tens of thousands of other lawsuits

July 2, 2026

Tri-Cities

Attorneys await medical records in bludgeoning case

Judge warns subpoena should not be ignored

June 30, 2026

Opinion

In 2 landmark decisions, the Supreme Court expands gun rights for concealed carry holders and casual drug users

The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, May 18. J. Scott Applewhite/AP File Photo Two Supreme Court rulings in June…

June 26, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico could consider licensing alternatives to address rural lawyer shortage

Four N.M. counties don’t have any working attorneys

June 24, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico public defenders, experts warn lawmakers of extreme caseloads, understaffing

With a 21.6% vacancy rate, public defenders often look to contract attorneys

June 23, 2026

New Mexico

USDOJ sues N.M. Supreme Court, alleging spouse of Air Force major illegally denied NM law license

Attorney for New Mexico says lawsuit ‘threatens to dismantle’ state’s ability to vet lawyers

June 15, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico Supreme Court tosses challenge to removal policy for drug-exposed newborns

N.M. Gov says policy has already saved lives, while ACLU called the decision ‘a painful setback’

June 9, 2026

Tri-Cities

11th Judicial District Judge rejects plea in Aztec shooting case

Fernando Silva’s bench trial set for August

June 5, 2026

Local News

Federal immigration officer accused of assault appears in La Plata County Court

Agent allegedly tossed woman’s cellphone, threw her to the ground

June 4, 2026

Tri-Cities

Navajo Nation woman pleads guilty to shooting man in chest

Beverleta Tayah, 54, faces up to 20 years in prison

June 2, 2026

Local News

Man faces drug trafficking charges after undercover operation in Four Corners

Carlos Miramontes was arrested at Ute Mountain Casino for allegedly trafficking 38 pounds of meth, 51,000 fentanyl pills

May 28, 2026

Opinion

Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone via telehealth – at least for now

Case returns to the 5th Circuit, which has signaled it believes the FDA exceeded its authority

May 15, 2026