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June 15, 2024

The oldest church in the continental United States lies in Santa Fe, New Mexico

San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico is widely recognized as the oldest church in the United States. The Catholic Church is still fully functional today; visitors are welcome to tour it.

June 11, 2024

Video shows suspected arsonist experience instant karma while reportedly trying to torch ex-girlfriend’s house

Surveillance video captured a suspected arsonist in New Mexico accidentally setting himself on fire while reportedly trying to burn down his ex-girlfriend's home.

June 9, 2024

Police arrest 11-year-old after month-long crime spree that included car thefts and shootings

Albuquerque police arrested an 11-year-old boy on Thursday after he terrorized residents for a month with burglaries, auto thefts and shootings.

June 5, 2024

New Mexico DA who prosecuted Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting wins Democrat primary

The New Mexico DA who prosecuted Alec Baldwin over the "Rust" movie-set shooting defeated her former boss Tuesday in the Democratic primary for the state's First Judicial District.

June 5, 2024

Showdown in New Mexico Senate battle as Domenici, Heinrich, win primaries

Nella Domenici, the daughter of the late Sen. Pete Domenici, the last Republican to win a Senate election in New Mexico, wins the GOP primary and will face off against Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich

June 5, 2024

New Mexico accountant wins GOP primary, looks to cash out two-term Democrat in November

Retired accountant Steve Jones is the GOP nominee aiming for a November upset to unseat Rep. Melanie Stansbury in the state's heavily Democratic First Congressional District.

June 4, 2024

Trump, Biden face tests in final 2024 presidential primaries

After more than 100 primaries and caucuses, the 2024 presidential nominating season comes to a close this month. Even though they've clinched, both Biden and Trump face tests in the final contests

May 28, 2024

Military fighter jet crashes near New Mexico airport

A military fighter jet crashed shortly after taking off from Albuquerque International Airport in New Mexico on Tuesday. The pilot ejected and was said to be conscious.

May 24, 2024

Native American tribes unanimously approve Colorado River water rights proposal that would cost Congress $5B

The Navajo Nation Council has unanimously approved a proposed water rights settlement that would cost $5 billion, larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress.

May 16, 2024

NRA and conservative legal group sue Democrat governor over 7-day waiting period to buy guns

The Mountain States Legal Foundation and the National Rifle Association have filed a lawsuit challenging New Mexico's seven-day waiting period to purchase a firearm.