New Mexico

DOJ to Review New Mexico’s Sunshine Law — Why it Matters and What Happens Next

The New Mexico Department of Justice is reviewing the state’s Sunshine Law. Here’s why the study matters for transparency and what could follow.

Police: Two Suspects Accused of Shooting an Officer Arrested After a Multi-day Hunt

Police arrested Jovan Martinez and Makaela Johnson in the Fort Sumner area days after authorities say they fired at a state trooper during a traffic stop near Vaughn. The officer was not injured.

New Mexico Logs First Measles Case of 2026 as Inmate Tests Positive: What to Watch and More

A federal inmate in southern New Mexico has tested positive for measles, marking the state’s first confirmed case of 2026. Health officials say no public exposure sites have been identified and vaccination remains the best protection.

Bernalillo County Shifts to New IPRA Portal, Sets Feb 27 Shutdown of Old System

Bernalillo County is rolling out a new IPRA request system, closing NextRequest on Feb 27 and launching JustFOIA on March 2.

School to Host Stephen Vladeck for Dennis Chavez Lecture on Saving the Supreme Court

The University of New Mexico School of Law will host constitutional law expert Stephen Vladeck for this year’s Dennis Chavez Endowed Lectureship, tackling the future of the US Supreme Court and the stakes for civil rights and democracy.

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Man Mauled to Death by Bear in New Mexico as Shocking Attack Sparks Warning After Nearly 80 Sightings Across the State

The Navajo Police Department Window Rock District said the male victim died from injuries sustained in the bear attack.

Bear Attack Horror in New Mexico: Man Mauled to Death in Crystal in State’s First Fatal Bear Attack in 25 Years

A man has been mauled to death by a bear in Crystal, New Mexico, in the state’s first fatal bear attack since 2001, as the Navajo Nation mourns “one of our Diné relatives.”

Silver Alerts Surge as Missing‑Senior Warnings Light Up Residents’ Phones in the Middle of the Night: What’s Behind the Spike

Albuquerque’s Silver Alerts are suddenly everywhere. A change in New Mexico law and cellphone emergency notifications have made it easier and faster to alert the public about missing seniors.

[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.