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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.

April 11, 2023

GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy attends southern New Mexico rally for former Rep. Yvette Herrell

Kevin McCarthy, the Republican House Speaker, attended a rally in the swing state of New Mexico for Rep. Yvette Herrell. The GOP wants to flip a congressional seat in the state in 2023.

April 10, 2023

New Mexico rivers to be stocked with fewer rainbow trout after whirling disease detected at hatchery

Whirling disease has been detected at a New Mexico hatchery. As a result, fewer rainbow trout will be introduced to the state’s lakes and rivers.

April 7, 2023

Santa Fe judge facing DWI charges now suspended without pay

A Santa Fe judge who is facing DWI charges from over a month ago has been suspended without pay. The state Supreme Court placed him on an indefinite administrative leave.

April 7, 2023

Thousands of Catholics make trek to New Mexico’s historic church

As part of a Holy Week tradition, thousands of Catholics are making the trek to El Santuario de Chimayó, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage centers in the U.S.