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Tennessee’s Botched Execution of Christa Pike Prompts Governor Lee to Halt Executions for the Remainder of 2026

Tennessee's Bill Lee has halted executions for the rest of 2026 after Christa Pike survived two rounds of lethal injection and was taken to a hospital following the failed execution attempt.

Federal Appellate Court Halts Tennessee Execution of Christa Pike

Christa Gail Pike’s execution was halted just one hour before she was scheduled to die by lethal injection after a federal appeals court issued a stay “until further order of this court.” The 50-year-old Tennessee death-row inmate has spent nearly three decades awaiting execution for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer.

DOE Backs 21 Projects in $99M Push to Unlock Geothermal Energy, Including a New Mexico Well Designed to Tap Hot Rock Without Using Water

DOE has selected 21 projects for up to $99 million to advance geothermal exploration across the US, including an XGS Energy deep-well project in New Mexico.

Star Meat Delivery Inc. Recalls 167,000lbs of Pork, Beef, and Goat After ‘Fake USDA Stamps’ Found on Products

Nearly 168,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat have been recalled nationwide after inspectors discovered bogus USDA inspection stamps on meat produced without federal oversight.

Albuquerque Twin Filmmakers’ Short Film “Quédate (Stay)” To Screen at Prestigious All American High School Film Festival 

Twin sisters Alissa and Anabela Vigil are raising funds to attend the screening of their short film, Quédate (Stay), in person at the All American High School Film Festival in New York on October 16-18.

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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.

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.

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.

‘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.