Crimes & Investigations

Human Remains Found in Arizona Desert Are Not Linked to Nancy Guthrie Case, Pima County Sheriff’s Department Says

Human remains found outside Tucson are not believed to be connected to missing mother Nancy Guthrie's case, authorities say.

Native Artists’ Prized Artwork Stolen at Santa Fe Indian Market, With Some Pieces Worth Thousands and Taking More Than 30 Hours to Create

Garrett Etsitty and Tracy Tohannie were in disbelief after discovering their artwork was stolen at the Santa Fe Indian Market, where they sold pieces that took hours to create.

[UPDATED: 08/14/26] Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Hunts Down and Arrests Neighborhood Stalker Who Terrorized Families and Shattered Community Peace

BCSO immediately responded to a criminal complaint about a man wearing a ballistic vest while carrying a rifle around; he was arrested on the same day.

Jurors Searching Defendant’s Jacket During Trial Make Shocking Discovery That Investigators Somehow Missed

Jurors in a D.C. robbery trial made a stunning discovery inside the defendant’s jacket: white powder and a Chinese yuan bill missed by investigators.

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.

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Albuquerque Breaks September Rainfall Record as Santa Fe Leads New Mexico Deluge

Albuquerque recorded its wettest September on record with 4.49 inches of rain, while Santa Fe led reported rainfall totals during a late-month storm that brought flooding concerns across New Mexico.

45 Elite Nevada Rescuers Deployed as Southwest Braces for Potentially Catastrophic Flooding

Forty-five elite Nevada rescuers have been deployed to New Mexico as Hurricane Polo and other weather systems threaten life-threatening flooding across the US Southwest.

‘We’re Ready’: New Mexico Braces for More Heavy Rain After Devastating Floods Leave Communities Reeling

New Mexico communities are racing to prepare for another round of heavy rain after last week’s devastating floods damaged homes, roads and public spaces, swept away a van in Española and forced residents to evacuate in Mora County and Hondo. As storms return, officials in Ruidoso, Gallup and Mora County are urging residents to stay alert, prepare emergency kits and evacuation plans, avoid flooded roads and work together to protect their communities.

Is Poverty Declining in New Mexico? Census Data Shows a Drop

New Mexico’s poverty rate has fallen in recent years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state’s investments in its residents are beginning to show results.

Highland Middle School Teacher In Critical Condition After Allegedly Being Shot by 13-Year-Old Student

Special education teacher Kelly Matthews remains critically injured after he was allegedly shot by a 13-year-old student at Highland Middle School in Hobbs. Authorities said the shooting happened Friday, and the investigation is still ongoing.