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Man arrested in New Mexico double homicide case

September 7, 2022

Man arrested in New Mexico double homicide case

A 30-year-old man was arrested in a double homicide case in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The man shot a bullet through his floor, killing his apartment neighbors.

Paraglider pilot dies in an Albuquerque crash

September 7, 2022

Paraglider pilot dies in an Albuquerque crash

A pilot died after crashing his paraglider west of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries but causes of the crash are still unknown.

Human skull found at New Mexico construction site

September 7, 2022

Human skull found at New Mexico construction site

A construction crew discovered a human skull while completing excavation work in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Officials are still investigating its discovery.

New Mexico rallies support for hospitalized linebacker

September 2, 2022

New Mexico rallies support for hospitalized linebacker

New Mexico is rallying support by fundraising and dedicating a football game to a senior linebacker, Abraham Romero, who has been in a medically induced coma since Aug. 26, 2022.

New Mexico students are struggling academically, state assessment reveals

September 2, 2022

New Mexico students are struggling academically, state assessment reveals

New Mexico students are struggling academically in math, science and language arts. The state has a history of low student achievement, which was further challenged during the pandemic.

New Mexico governor pledges $10 million for new abortion clinic

September 1, 2022

New Mexico governor pledges $10 million for new abortion clinic

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order pledging $10 million for a new abortion center. Opponents call the use of taxpayer dollars to fund the clinic "insane."

'Rust'-related gun safety bill fails to pass in California due to conflict with Hollywood studios and unions

August 29, 2022

'Rust'-related gun safety bill fails to pass in California due to conflict with Hollywood studios and unions

Hollywood studios and labor unions once again failed to reach a firearm safety deal in the wake of the fatal "Rust" shooting in October involving Alec Baldwin.

Albuquerque woman accused of embezzling $175K from employer

August 29, 2022

Albuquerque woman accused of embezzling $175K from employer

An Albuquerque woman embezzled $175K from her employer over a span of six years. The 61-year-old was an accountant for an environmental remediation company.

New Mexico man indicted for allegedly trying to establish 'Islamic State Center'

August 27, 2022

New Mexico man indicted for allegedly trying to establish 'Islamic State Center'

A New Mexico man allegedly tried to set up an "Islamic State Center" to train ISIS recruits and tried to cover up online ties after two Texas recruits were arrested.

New Mexico governor tests positive for COVID-19

August 26, 2022

New Mexico governor tests positive for COVID-19

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham tested positive for COVID-19. While this is her first positive result, the 62-year-old said she is fully vaccinated, including two booster shots. Grisham said she is only experiencing mild symptoms.