October 19, 2022 One of the most genetically-valuable Mexican wolves found dead in New Mexico A Mexican Gray Wolf was found dead in New Mexico. Environmentalists are pushing for the Fish and Wildlife Service to do more when protecting the species.
October 18, 2022 NM judge puts new restrictions on state Civil Guard New Mexico District Court Judge Elaine Lujan has ruled that the New Mexico Civil Guard is barred from publicly acting as a military unit or law enforcement.
October 13, 2022 Democrat candidate accused of 'whitewashing' Hispanic GOP opponent in new ad Alexis Martinez Johnson, a Hispanic Republican running to represent New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District in the House, has accused Democratic challenger Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez of "whitewashing" her name in a recent campaign ad.
October 12, 2022 Popular penguin exhibit at Albuquerque BioPark Zoo closes due to bird flu concerns A popular penguin exhibit at a zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be closed indefinitely. Penguin Chill has shut down as a precaution against bird flu, a highly contagious virus.
October 11, 2022 Las Vegas Jewish community buys back synagogue from Catholic dioceses The Las Vegas Jewish community has bought back a synagogue from a Catholic diocese. The synagogue is believed to be the first Jewish place of worship in New Mexico.
October 11, 2022 3 teenagers allegedly shot and killed a 52-year-old woman in NM Three teenagers, ages 14 to 16, were arrested and booked into juvenile detention. They are accused of fatally shooting a 52-year-old woman in Toas, New Mexico.
October 10, 2022 NM Attorney General Hector Balderas finalist to become president of Northern New Mexico College Hector Balderas, the Attorney General for New Mexico, is a finalist to become the president of Northern New Mexico College. Balderas served as the state auditor before becoming AG.
October 6, 2022 Several injured after New Mexico school bus rolls over A New Mexico school bus carrying students from Mountain View Middle School went into a ditch and rolled over. Several people were injured and taken to hospitals.
October 6, 2022 New Mexico leads US with highest rate of congenital syphilis New Mexico is requiring medical providers to test pregnant women multiple times for syphilis, as the state ranks the highest in the U.S. for congenital syphilis cases.
October 5, 2022 Democratic candidate running in toss-up race called to end oil and gas 'immediately,' said 'shut it all down' A Democratic New Mexico candidate for Congress previously said oil and gas production should end "immediately" while granting fossil fuel workers opportunities in renewable energy.
