New Mexico

DPS Secretary Mourns Death of Deputy After Tractor-Trailer Pins Him Under Cruiser During a Traffic Stop

Sgt. Michael Schlattman of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office died Monday when a tractor-trailer pinned him under his cruiser during a traffic stop. DPS Secretary Jason Bowie expressed grief and extended condolences to his family and colleagues.

The Police are on a Manhunt for 2 Suspects Accused of Shooting a State Trooper During a Traffic Stop. Warns Public to Stay Indoors,...

Police are searching for two suspects accused of shooting at a state trooper during a traffic stop along U.S. Highway 285 near Fort Sumner. The officer was not injured. Authorities have released photos and vehicle details as the manhunt continues.

‘Why Should I Be Ashamed?’: Why it Matters as Lawmakers Reopen Painful History of Forced Sterilization of Native women

Lawmakers approve a review of forced sterilizations of Native American women in the 1970s, as survivors speak out and call for accountability.

New Mexico Bill Permanently Creates Office of New Americans

The New Mexico Legislature approves House Bill 124, permanently establishing the Office of New Americans under the Department of Workforce Solutions. The measure now awaits the governor’s signature.

New Mexico Ends 2026 Session With Universal Child Care, $1.5B Road Bonds, and Malpractice Reforms to Address Doctor Shortages.

New Mexico lawmakers wrap up the 2026 session, approving universal childcare, a $1.5-billion road bond, and medical malpractice reforms.

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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.