Crimes & Investigations

Judge Orders Man Accused of Killing Cousin in Deadly Green Chile Enchilada Feud to Remain Behind Bars; Family Remembers Victim a ‘Kind’ Soul

Ervin Gutierrez will remain jailed as the case moves through court over the alleged killing of his 25-year-old cousin, Nathaniel Cavazos, following a conflict involving green chile enchiladas.

Albuquerque Man Charged After Shooting at Mama Bear He Blamed for Weeks of Backyard Trouble, One Cub Dies During Capture

Brandon Mead faces charges after authorities said he fired a gun at a bear on his property in Albuquerque.

New Mexico Green Chile Feud Turns Deadly as Roswell Man Accused of Shooting Cousin Over Argument Whose Enchiladas Were Hotter Before Police Tracked Him...

A New Mexico family feud over whose green chile enchiladas were hotter turned deadly when a Roswell man allegedly shot his cousin before police tracked him using license plate reader technology.

Multi-State Manhunt Ends With Fugitive Found Hiding in a Closet After Investigators Track Her to New Mexico

A multi-state manhunt for a Texas fugitive wanted on serious warrants ended dramatically in New Mexico when investigators found Jayde Guerrero hiding inside a closet.

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Oracle Offers to Scrap $155M Project Jupiter Power Plan After New Mexico County Commissioners Object

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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.

New Mexico Sees 2.6% Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths, NMDOH Urges Residents to ‘Drink Less, Live More’

NMDOH data showed a 2.6% increase in alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico between 2024-2025, highlighting its campaign to encourage residents to drink less and improve their health.

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.