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April 18, 2023

Biden admin hit with lawsuits for hiding communications involving Cabinet secretary’s daughter

A watchdog group accused the Biden administration of stonewalling information requests for communications between Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's daughter and federal officials.

April 17, 2023

US Department of Energy to use $15M to build 'living labs' for tribal colleges

The U.S. Department of Energy will use $15 million in grants to build "living labs" for tribal colleges and universities. The new funding opportunity will boost clean energy development.

April 16, 2023

Bodycam footage shows police fatally shoot armed homeowner after responding to wrong house

The Farmington, New Mexico, police department released bodycam footage showing the fatal shooting of a homeowner afterofficers responded to the wrong house.

April 16, 2023

New Mexico police department releases bodycam footage of fatal shooting at wrong address

A police department in New Mexico released body cam footage showing officers fatally shooting a homeowner after responding to the wrong house. (Farmington Police Department)

April 14, 2023

New Mexico Gov. Grisham changes leadership at state's embattled child welfare agency

The child welfare agency in New Mexico will undergo leadership changes. Gov. Grisham made the announcement as the state struggles to tackle its high repeat rate of child abuse cases.

April 14, 2023

Rapid spring snowmelt unleashes flooding from the Southwest to Rockies, leading to evacuations

Flooding from the Rockies to the Southwest has been caused by rapid snowmelt from rising temperatures. Multiple states have declared emergency declarations in response to the flooding.

April 13, 2023

New Mexico man arrested for involvement in Jan. 6 riot

A New Mexico man has been arrested for taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot more than two years ago. The man was accused of throwing a police officer to the ground.

April 12, 2023

New Mexico correction officers beat, taunted inmate with, 'You can't breathe'

An advocacy group for prisoners’ rights has filed a lawsuit against correction officers who beat and taunted a man with the words that sparked the death of George Floyd.

April 12, 2023

New Mexico records its 1st child death caused by state’s flu season

New Mexico has recorded its first flu-related child death. While flu cases have dropped, officials are urging people to get vaccinated in the summer or fall.

April 11, 2023

Española man pleads guilty in 5-year-old stepdaughter's death

An Española man has pleaded guilty Monday in the death of his 5-year-old stepdaughter. The man faces a minimum of 30 years and up to life in prison for the beating death.