Albuquerque to send unarmed social workers, not police officers, to some 911 calls
The decision came as Black Lives Matter advocates to defund police departments in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody after Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes on May 25.
Border Patrol agent, 26, found dead along New Mexico trail
A U.S. Border Patrol agent on duty in a remote part of New Mexico was found dead last week, federal authorities confirmed Saturday.
Treasure stash worth over $1 million found in Rocky Mountains after decade-long search
Forrest Fenn gained a cult following when he announced that he had hidden the chest somewhere in the Rocky Mountains in 2010.
New Mexico man, angered by not qualifying for coronavirus check, tried to set wife on fire, police allege
Reports say that the man was “upset because he did not qualify for the stimulus check.”
Playful puppy causes home fire, evacuated to safety
A curious dog caused some serious damage at a home in Los Alamos, New Mexico after he knocked over an ironing board and started a fire.
Mother heartbroken after keepsake containing infant son's ashes are stolen
"I just want Felix home," April Sanchez said.
‘The Incredible Hulk’ Lou Ferrigno to become New Mexico sheriff’s deputy
"The Incredible Hulk" star Lou Ferrigno will become a New Mexico sheriff's deputy.
Amber Alert issued for 3-year-old boy in New Mexico after mom found dead inside home
Authorities in Roswell, New Mexico, issued an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old boy after his mother was found dead inside a home.
Authorities continue search for boys allegedly taken by sex offender father
Authorities are continuing to ask for the public's help in locating two young bothers who were taken by their father and have not been seen since Oct. 8.
Rage Against the Machine will reunite for Coachella 2020
Rage Against the Machine will reunite for both weekends of Coachella and three shows in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico.
Trump includes Colorado in states getting border wall
President Donald Trump's boast of building part of the border wall in Colorado is garnering attention in the state, including from the state's governor, Democrat Jared Polis.
Woman shot and killed after witnessing armed robbery while playing Pokemon Go, police say
Police in Albuquerque, New Mexico are investigating the murder of 21-year-old Cayla Campos, who was shot and killed after witnessing an armed robbery in a park while she was playing Pokemon Go.
Balloons fill Albuquerque sky in 2nd day of annual fiesta
Hundreds of balloons have filled the sky over Albuquerque in the city's annual International Balloon Fiesta.
2-year-old dies after being left in hot car for hours, police say; caregiver faces felony charges
A caregiver faces felony charges after a 2-year-old girl died because she was left in a hot car for hours in New Mexico.