Crimes & Investigations

Lindy’s Diner Exterior Collapses in Downtown Albuquerque—Here’s What You Need to Know

Just after a week after Code Enforcement red-tagged Lindy's Diner due to structural issues, a part of its building collapsed.

10 Years in the Making—Feds Finally Dismantle New Mexico’s Most Feared Prison Gang.

Federal authorities have concluded a sweeping prosecution against the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico, dismantling a prison gang tied to murders, drug trafficking and organized violence across the state.

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.

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Wildlife Officials Urge Drivers to Watch Out for Bears After Four Black Bears Were Killed on I‑25 in Just Two Weeks as Starving...

Four black bears have been killed by vehicles on Interstate 25 near Bernalillo in just two weeks as hungry animals roam farther in search of food and water amid drought and extreme heat.

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.

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.

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.

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.