Crimes & Investigations

Shooting in NW Albuquerque Leaves to 2 Officers, Suspect Dead

A shootout in Northwest Albuquerque has led to the deaths of the 2 officers and the suspect himself.

“He Never Had a Chance”: A Correction Officer Was Beaten Unconscious and Tased in a 22-Second Jailhouse Attack

A correction officer assisting the U.S. Marshals Service at the Doña Ana County Detention Center was beaten unconscious and tased during a 22-second assault that federal prosecutors describe as a coordinated ambush. Three inmates now face federal charges that could send them to prison for up to 20 years if convicted.

“What do they want?” – Pizza Shop Hit Twice in 60 Days at New Location

A pizza shop in Albuquerque was hit twice by thieves in less than 60 days.

Frequent Car Crashes Overnight Prompts Albuquerque Police To Investigate

A 2-car crash overnight has prompted the police to investigate the situation involving pedestrians on Albuquerque roads.

Three Deaths in Mountainair Exposed the Terrifying Reach of Fentanyl — And the Unanswered Questions About America’s Synthetic Drug Era

A deadly overdose scene in Mountainair, New Mexico, left three people dead and 18 first responders hospitalized, exposing both the devastating reach of fentanyl and the growing fear surrounding accidental exposure. The tragedy reflects a broader crisis gripping rural America, where synthetic opioids, methamphetamine and collapsing behavioral health systems are colliding with deadly consequences.

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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.