August 29, 2023 FEMA changes compensation rules in wake of most destructive wildfire in New Mexico's history A controlled burn turned into one of the largest and most destructive fires in New Mexico's history. A year later, FEMA changed its wildfire compensation rules.
August 28, 2023 New Mexico Game Commission will consider increasing hunting limits for black bears The New Mexico Game and Fish Department's head announced that the state is considering increasing hunting limits for black bears in multiple areas of the state.
August 25, 2023 Fourth teen arrested in connection with drive-by shooting that killed sleeping 5-year-old girl Authorities have taken into custody a fourth teenager linked to a drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of a 5-year-old girl as she slept in her home.
August 24, 2023 Record-breaking oil production in New Mexico may bring state income surplus of $3.5 billion In New Mexico, oil production has more than doubled over the last half-decade. For the next fiscal year, the state may receive $13 billion in state funding.
August 23, 2023 Police make disturbing find behind trailer wall while investigating man's death New Mexico mom Martha Crouch, accused of faking her own death after pleading guilty to child and animal abuse, was discovered alive behind a Colorado home's false wall.
August 22, 2023 Manager of one of Colorado’s largest cannabis companies to lead New Mexico's cannabis regulators New Mexico has hired Todd Stevens, a manager of one of Colorado’s largest cannabis businesses, to lead the state’s team of marijuana regulators.
August 21, 2023 Drive-by shooting: 4 teens charged in accidental killing of 5-year-old girl in Albuquerque Four teenagers are facing charges in connection with a drive-by shooting that left a 5-year-old girl dead inside a trailer home in Albuquerque last week.
August 18, 2023 Pilot's drug use contributed to deadly New Mexico hot-air balloon crash: NTSB The pilot killed in a 2021 New Mexico hot-air balloon crash along with four others failed to maintain clearance from power lines, while his use of drugs also contributed to the mishap, federal transportation officials said.
August 18, 2023 Stretches of Rio Grande in Arizona may dry up without more rain, water managers warn Without any more rain, the Rio Grande may dry up in the Albuquerque area. Farmers in New Mexico, who rely on the river, were given notice to anticipate changes to water availability.
August 17, 2023 NM bill proposes energy companies to compensate field worker's health care costs related to air pollution New Mexico oil field workers with ailments caused by smog and methane could possibly seek health care reimbursements under a measure proposed by Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez.
