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August 10, 2023

Biden touts pro-Native American efforts despite axing oil drilling that sustains tribes

The Biden administration is touting its efforts to support Native American tribal sovereignty just months after it took action curbing key oil and gas drilling rights for tribes.

August 7, 2023

2 teen murder suspects in Albuquerque allegedly set up a drug deal to rob female dealer

A couple of juvenile murder suspects in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are being accused of setting up a drug deal with plans to rob the woman. The victim was found dead on July 4.

August 4, 2023

New Mexico woman shot dead by teen after confronting thieves who stole her car

Sydney Wilson, 23, was allegedly shot dead by a 13-year-old in Albuquerque, New Mexico after she tracked her stolen car to a gas station.

August 1, 2023

New Mexico dad and son charged after 14-year-old fatally shoots 13-year-old girl with dad's gun: Police

New Mexico State Police say that a father and juvenile son are being charged after a 13-year-old girl was shot dead on July 28 in Questa.

August 1, 2023

Man accused of shooting New Mexico police officer in face with sawed-off shotgun pleads not guilty

A suspect pleaded not guilty to shooting a New Mexico police officer in the face with a sawed-off shotgun. The police officer was severely wounded in the shooting.

July 31, 2023

Teen sextortion victim foils middle school coach's scheme, uncovers identity: docs

A New Mexico middle school basketball was sentenced to federal prison for running a yearslong sextortion scam in which he targeted teenage girls.

July 25, 2023

New Mexico wildfire started by Forest Service prescribed burn, agency says

New Mexico lawmakers reacted on social media after the U.S. Forest Service found in a probe that its own prescribed burn started a wildfire last April that forced evacuation orders.

July 21, 2023

Former University of New Mexico athletic director acquitted of embezzlement charges in lavish golf trip case

Former University of New Mexico athletic director has been acquitted of embezzlement charges related to a golf trip that he funded using public money to strengthen donor relationships.

July 19, 2023

Judge dismisses request for drug test in 'Rust' movie shooting case involving Alec Baldwin

The former weapons supervisor, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, involved in the movie "Rust" shooting that led to the death of their cinematographer won't be required to take a drug test.

July 18, 2023

Small plane crashes into home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, killing pilot: report

Authorities in New Mexico reportedly are responding to a fire that broke out after a plane crashed into a home in the city of Santa Fe.