Crimes & Investigations

Why the Driver Walks Free After Fatal Crash with Nuclear Scientist

A suspended sentence in the fatal crash that killed former Los Alamos National Laboratory director Charles McMillan raises questions about accountability, plea bargains and how the justice system treats deadly traffic collisions.

Ethics Commission Lawsuit Against Elevate is More Than Paperwork — It’s a Warning Flare for New Mexico

A lawsuit over Project Jupiter’s anonymous ad campaign has become a larger reckoning over dark money, environmental politics and democratic transparency in New Mexico.

Authorities Charge Family with Felony, Sex Trafficking at Six Massage Parlors

A family has been charged with multiple felony charges due to sex trafficking.

Two Decades On, a Survivor Says It’s ‘Not Too Late’ for Truth About Zorro Ranch Abuse

More than 20 years after alleged abuse at Epstein’s New Mexico ranch, a survivor speaks out as fresh investigations aim to uncover the truth

Suspect Arrested for Murder in Downtown Albuquerque

Police arrested a man after an alleged shooting, killing, and robbing a man.

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Fentanyl Deaths are Ravaging New Mexico, But This Clinic is Giving People a Second Chance at Life

As Bernalillo County declares an emergency over fatal fentanyl overdoses, the University of New Mexico’s ASAP clinic is helping patients pursue recovery through outpatient treatment, community support and stories of hope.

Wrong-Way Crash Kills Four on Interstate 40, NMSP Confirms

Authorities reported a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 after a commercial truck crossed the median and hit two vehicles on Sunday.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

If you’re considering transferring your child to another school for 2027-28, Albuquerque Public Schools said you can start submitting transfer requests on October 26.

NM PED Invites Public Input on Court‑Ordered Yazzie/Martinez Remedial Action Plan

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) will host...

New Mexico Climbs to 7th in U.S. Job Growth Rankings, Adds 11,200 Jobs as Goods-Producing Industries Lead Growth

New Mexico added 11,200 jobs over the past year, with construction, health care, retail trade and mining leading gains. The state’s 1.3% job growth rate ranked seventh nationally, outpacing the U.S. rate of 0.3%, according to September employment figures.