Crimes & Investigations

Rio Rancho Man Charged After Allegedly Forcing Teens to Fight at Gunpoint

A parent has been charged with child abuse after making teens fight while holding a gun.

Albuquerque Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After Reported Gunfire Downtown

A man was shot and killed by the police in Downtown Albuquerque. This incident is ranked by APD as the fifth deadliest officer-related shooting this year.

They Thought They Scored an Easy Car Theft. It Was an Albuquerque Police ‘Bait Car.’

A couple in Albuquerque was taken into custody for taking valuable items using a bait car.

New Mexico Woman Sentenced to 39 Years After House Fire Killed Two Victims

A woman is sentenced to 39 years of prison after setting a house on fire that led to the death of two women.

A Clovis Man Is Accused Of Threatening Lubbock Pride Fest

A Clovis man could face up to five years in prison for posting threatening comments about an event.

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Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Nearly 2 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Spilled Across New Mexico This Year, Watchdog Says

More than 1.9 million gallons of oil and gas waste have been reported spilled across New Mexico in 2026, with over half occurring on public and Tribal lands.

Tijeras Community Raises Funds to Help a Grieving Family After 1-Year-Old Dies at New Mexico Early Learning Academy

The Tijeras community launched a fundraising campaign to help a local family who lost their one-year-old son on Wednesday at New Mexico Early Learning Academy after he was found unconscious and not breathing.