Los Alamos County, New Mexico ranked healthiest community in America for 3rd time: report
Four of the top 20 healthiest communities were located in Northern Virginia.
Warnings for critical wildfire conditions issued across US Southwest
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
Largest fire in New Mexico history caused by planned burns, federal review finds
The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire has burned more than 313,000 acres and fire suppression costs to date exceed $132 million
Firefighters rescue ‘lone survivor’ baby elk from massive New Mexico wildfire
The baby elk, which firefighters named "Cinder," was found amongst ash and rubble in the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire.
Plane makes emergency landing on New Mexico highway
Deputies quickly arrived and closed lanes of traffic to allow the aircraft to land.
New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
Everyday saints: Artist canonizes working class to show ‘beauty’ and ‘light’
Erin Currier travels the world and says she often notices the best virtues in people that are often overlooked in society.
Speeding driver slams into school bus, sending students flying
In the video, the speeding car can be heard approaching and some of the kids start screaming just moments before the driver slammed into the bus — causing the students to fly out of their seats as the bus toppled over.
Video shows Alec Baldwin rehearsing with gun before fatal 'Rust' shooting
The “Rust” rehearsal footage shows Alec Baldwin in costume sitting inside a small church as he practices a quick-draw maneuver with a gun.
'Rust' movie shooting: State regulators impose maximum fine
Safety failures in accidental movie-set shooting by Alec Baldwin prompt maximum fine by state workplace regulators.
Man arrested after 11 stabbed throughout Albuquerque
The stabbings were reported at multiple locations throughout Albuquerque on Sunday and all involved a man on a bike armed with a large knife, police said.
New Mexico woman defends teen daughter accused of throwing baby in dumpster
The mother of the 18-year-old accused of abandoning her newborn baby in a New Mexico dumpster is defending her daughter's actions, saying, "Everybody makes mistakes... People can preach all they want, they can judge all they want, but we only care about the judgment of one." The baby boy remains hospitalized.
21 people rescued from stuck tram cars in New Mexico
Lt. Robert Arguellas, a Bernalillo County Fire Department spokesperson, said early Saturday afternoon that crews first rescued 20 people stranded in one car and several hours later rescued a 21st person stranded by themselves in a second car.
Affidavit: 'Rust' assistant director said he should've checked gun, but didn't
Assistant director David Halls said "he should’ve checked all of them, but didn’t" when referring to the firearm rounds before handing the gun to Alec Baldwin, according to an affidavit.
US declares 1st federal water shortage in Colorado River, Lake Mead
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.
Nearly 80 missing children found in New Mexico during multi-agency operation
A multi-agency operation spanning two months has led to the location and recovery of dozens of missing children in New Mexico, U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement said.
'Cops' creator John Langley dies in Mexico during road race
John Langley creator of the long-running TV series “Cops,” has died during a road race in Mexico, a family spokeswoman said.
Sheriff’s deputy saves choking 1-year-old girl during traffic stop
Santa Fe Deputy Sheriff Patrick Ficke said he noticed a vehicle driving erratically and initiated a traffic stop.
New Mexico offers $5 million in COVID-19 vaccine prize, the country's largest reward
New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.
Man held in New Jersey killing charged in New Mexico deaths
Sean Lannon, the man accused in the beating death of an N.J. resident he claimed sexually abused him as a child was charged Friday with killing his ex-wife and two others in New Mexico.