Crimes & Investigations

A Slingshot-Style Ride at Western Playland is Closed After a Cable Failure Injured Two Teenagers

A ride in Western Playland has malfunctioned due to a snapped cable, and two guests sustained minor injuries from the incident. The park authorities have yet to release their statements regarding the incident.

A Dispute Over a Church Sign Ended With Pepper Spray and a Pulled Gun. Here’s Why Police Charged a Third Person.

A man faces two counts of aggravated assault after police said he allegedly pulled a gun during a confrontation between his girlfriend and a priest.

DEA Under Fire: Why 1.8M Seized Fentanyl Pills Prompted a Congressional Demand for Reform

Substance use is one of the main problems in the state. With the increased usage of powdered fentanyl in the community, lawmakers are troubled about the welfare of the people.

Godzilla vs. Kong star Kaylee Hottle Dies in Car Crash at 18

The 18-year-old actress died in a single-vehicle collision in Maryland.

Suspect Arrested More Than a Year After Fatal Albuquerque Sidewalk Shooting, Police Say

A murder suspect in 2025 was arrested by a police officer while passing out drug paraphernalia on Central Avenue.

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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.

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.

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.