Crimes & Investigations

CNM Student Arrested with Backpack Gun After Alleged Shooting Threat

A CNM student was arrested by Albuquerque police after allegedly making threats to shoot up the campus.

Woman Escapes After Man Allegedly Traps Her in Santa Fe Restroom; Suspect Arrested

A woman reported that Alexander C. Corvison, 35, allegedly followed her into a restroom and held her against her will, leading to his arrest.

Bear Shot in Sandia Heights; Cub Dies During Wildlife Rescue as State Investigates

Another bear encounter happened once again. The wildlife authorities successfully rescued two of the bears, while the other one unfortunately, died during the rescue operation.

68-Year-Old Man Killed After Opening Fire on Police in Raton Standoff

A 68-year-old man was fatally shot by law enforcement officers after he reportedly fired multiple times at police responding to a domestic violence call...

APD Has More Information About Downtown Shooting From Fourth of July Weekend—What You Need to Know

A fatal shooting happened during the Fourth of July weekend in downtown Albuquerque. Since then, an investigation has been conducted, and now APD has released information about the incident.

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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.

Five Times Normal Radiation Spikes and Ozone Pollution Detected Near Loving, New Mexico Surrounded by Oil Wells

Scientists monitoring the air near Loving, New Mexico, recorded intermittent airborne radiation spikes up to five times typical background levels and elevated ozone concentrations, with two new studies pointing to intensive Permian Basin oil and gas activity as a likely contributor.

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.

Police Launch Investigation to Determine What Led to Infant’s Death in Mysterious ‘Quiet’ Incident

A spokesperson for Albuquerque Police says the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death remain unknown.

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.