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January 18, 2021

Cowboys for Trump leader arrested over US Capitol riot

The suspect was arrested on charges of illegally entering the U.S. Capitol.

January 10, 2021

Storm to dump heavy snow in parts of Plains, Mississippi Valley

A winter storm is rolling through the southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley, with forecasters warning of heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions.

January 7, 2021

Capitol protests sparked demonstrations outside statehouses across US

As pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, others supporting the president gathered in state capitals nationwide to oppose President-elect Joe Biden’s win, leading to the evacuations of some statehouses and lawmakers.

December 31, 2020

US megachurches fined mega-fees for Christmas Eve services

Videos and photos taken at Albuquerque's Legacy Church and Calvary Church went viral on social media shortly after the holiday, showing hundreds of parishioners in close proximity, with many not wearing masks.

December 31, 2020

New Mexico judge sides with man who sued state for blocking nursing home visits with wife

A New Mexico judge this week decided in favor of 78-year-old Gary Hein, who sued the state for keeping him apart from his wife, who currently lives in a nursing home, during the coronavirus pandemic, according to local reports.

December 30, 2020

Native American says he was tased by officer after leaving national park trail to pray

The National Park Service is investigating after an officer used a stun gun on a Native American man who ventured off a trail on a sacred archeological site in New Mexico.

December 29, 2020

Video shows park ranger tasering Native American man in New Mexico

The National Park Service is investigating an incident in which a visitor was tased over the weekend by a park ranger at the Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico. 

December 29, 2020

New Mexico authorities fine 2 Albuquerque megachurches for violating COVID-19 orders on Christmas Eve: reports

New Mexico health authorities issued fines to a pair of Albuquerque megachurches this week for allegedly violating Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s 25% coronavirus capacity order, according to local reports.

December 22, 2020

New Mexico sheriff refuses to enforce COVID-19 stay-at-home orders amid violent crime surge

A New Mexico sheriff is joining a growing number of law enforcement officials refusing to enforce “restrictive” coronavirus measures.

December 21, 2020

New Mexico sheriff won't enforce stay-at-home orders that subvert constitutional rights

The sheriff in New Mexico’s most populous county said in a video last week that he will not enforce any stay-at-home orders that subvert individuals’ constitutional rights, adding that his office will focus on helping families and businesses stay safe from crime.