Crimes & Investigations

New Mexico State Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Involving Alamogordo Police 

The New Mexico State Police has launched an investigation into the August 26 shooting involving the Alamogordo Police Department that claimed the life of 50-year-old Keith Charles Cowgill, who authorities said was armed with a rifle.

[UPDATED: 08/26/2026] Albuquerque Road Rage Erupts as Woman Smashes Pickup Window With Baseball Bat Before Driver Crashes Into Her SUV

A viral video of a woman who hit a man's pickup truck's back window with a baseball bat sparks an investigation into a possible road rage incident.

UFO Hunters Unleash Bizarre Videos of Mysterious Spheres, Discs and Glowing Craft. Is the Government Hiding These Videos From You?

UFO hunters have unleashed a bizarre collection of civilian videos showing mysterious spheres, discs and glowing objects — and claim the footage is far more revealing than the grainy UFO clips released by the Pentagon.

‘She Was a Very Loving Person’: Loved Ones Pay Tribute to 22-Year-Old Esmeralda Romero Who Was Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Neighbor Over Spilled...

Esmeralda Romero’s mother and boyfriend remember the joy she brought to their lives as they grapple with her untimely death.

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

Oracle’s proposal to deliver at least $155 million in...

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.