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April 7, 2023

New Mexico man charged in case of missing Navajo woman

A New Mexico man is scheduled to be arraigned in connection with the disappearance of Native American woman Ella Mae Begay who went missing in 2021.

April 7, 2023

New Mexico police responding to domestic violence call visit wrong address, fatally shoot resident inside

The New Mexico State Police said a resident of Farmington was fatally shot by police after officers visited the wrong address in response to a domestic violence call.

April 6, 2023

Ohio women who got lost in New Mexico detail fight to survive after getting stuck in 'mud pit'

Robyn Bodine, 46, and Tracie Shoe, 52, were vacationing in southwestern New Mexico when they disappeared in March. Now, they are sharing the story of their survival.

April 6, 2023

New Mexico's top prosecutor wants to set up a civil rights division to help children in state custody

Attorney General Torrez in New Mexico is seeking to create a civil rights division to protect children, citing that the state has historically failed to protect kids in state custody.

April 6, 2023

New Mexico Gov. Grisham signs bill to protect abortion providers

Democratic New Mexico Gov. Grisham enacted a bill into law Wednesday to shield local abortion providers from prosecution or extradition attempts from out-of-state interests.

April 5, 2023

New Mexico governor signs bill to prohibit prescribed burns as forest management in response to 2022 disaster

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill that prohibits prescribed burns in New Mexico during periods of increased fire risk in response to a 2022 disaster.

April 5, 2023

US cities receive nearly $200M in grants to upgrade aging, leaking natural gas pipelines

Cities across the nation will receive the first $196 million of grants in a $1 billion infrastructure program aimed at upgrading old and faulty natural gas pipelines.

April 4, 2023

Teenager is primary caregiver for New Mexico mom with MS: 'We're a team'

Alison Lopez, 46, who lives near Albuquerque, New Mexico, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018. She revealed how her 14-year-old son has been her primary caregiver.

April 4, 2023

Recreational marijuana sales in New Mexico reach over $300 million in first year

New Mexico legalized recreational marijuana on April 1, 2022. Since than the state has seen over $300 million in recreational marijuana sales.

April 3, 2023

Albuquerque announces property swap with state of New Mexico in hopes of solving land-use issues

The state of New Mexico announced a property swap with the city of Albuquerque in hopes of solving land use issues. The city's mayor believes the deal is a win-win for both parties.