Health Department contractor distributes $1.5M to violence prevention nonprofits The money will benefit 18 nonprofits across the state August 22, 2025
U.S. appeals court blocks New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period on gun purchases The restrictions were to ensure more time for federal background checks August 19, 2025
Vasquez slams proposed $102M cut to New Mexico drug-fighting program Rep. Gabe Vasquez said he voted for the bill, but intends to work with his Senate colleagues to “improve the… August 18, 2025
New Mexico State settles with former basketball coach Greg Heiar in wrongful termination lawsuit Heiar was fired after allegations of hazing surfaced and the season was canceled August 18, 2025
New Mexico governor declares crime ‘emergency’ in Española, authorizes National Guard to assist Order similar to one governor issued in April for Albuquerque August 14, 2025
Ed Aber advisement hearing yields protection, no-contact orders against all named victims Pretrial hearing for former La Plata County jail commander scheduled for Oct. 13 August 7, 2025
Jury awards Bernalillo family $1.8 million in school bullying, assault case Principal failed to follow New Mexico’s Safe Schools for All Students Act August 5, 2025
Jail commander viewed strip-search videos more than 3,000 times, affidavit says Ed Aber suspected of official misconduct, 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification July 26, 2025
Local organizations seek help from legislators to fight human trafficking State had 350 reports of trafficking in 2021 July 23, 2025
Former San Juan deputy DA found guilty in DWI case after bench trial Dustin O’Brien sentenced to supervised probation July 18, 2025
Some New Mexico attorneys stop taking public defense work due to ‘funding crisis’ Federal private defenders, already overwhelmed by new military buffer zone, now working for free July 17, 2025
N.M. Supreme Court imposes strict deadlines on criminal cases in Santa Fe area Judges say they expect new rules to speed up less serious cases July 10, 2025
Study: Despite decreasing crime, more people held in state’s largest jail Researcher says he thinks stories and politics – not information – drive policy July 3, 2025
2 men get life sentences in shooting death of 11-year-old The shooting outside of a stadium prompted the governor’s gun ban June 19, 2025
Bringing dark money to light New Mexico Safety Over Profit successfully fought against medical malpractice reform during the 2025 session. A state commission now says… June 18, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico Another teen arrested in the deadly hit-and-run of a bicyclist posted on social media ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Another teenager was arrested Wednesday on murder and other charges in connection with a deliberate hit-and-run… May 28, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico Movie armorer completes prison sentence in fatal ‘Rust’ set shooting SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie armorer convicted in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on… May 23, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico Drone footage shows New Mexico deputies disarm children handling a loaded gun ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The sheriff in New Mexico’s most populous county is crediting his department’s drone program for helping… May 13, 2025
Feds announce ‘largest fentanyl bust’ in U.S. history, partially in New Mexico U.S. attorney for New Mexico: Arrests included immigration violations as well May 7, 2025
Ex-New Mexico judge arrested in case involving a Venezuelan Cano denies the U.S. government's characterization of the men as gang members April 28, 2025
Vandals, undeterred by fences, leave their mark at Bakers Bridge north of Durango Graffiti on cliffs defaces natural landscape, upsets residents April 22, 2025
ACLU-NM denounces Gov. Lujan Grisham’s National Guard Albuquerque deployment Governor says National Guard would not be engaged in direct policing but, in support roles April 9, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico New Mexico governor mobilizes National Guard to tackle crime emergency in Albuquerque ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in New Mexico’s largest city,… April 8, 2025
Who’s watching? In Durango, it’s a flock of license plate readers Cameras allow police officers to access thousands of images from nationwide network April 7, 2025
