Tag: New Mexico

More than four decades after 71-year-old Agnes Tybo was found strangled in an Albuquerque motel room, advances in DNA technology have led authorities to charge a 73-year-old Illinois man, reviving a cold case that had long seemed unsolvable and offering hope of justice to her family and the Indigenous community.

An unknown substance exposure, which is suspected to be fentanyl, led to the hospitalization of two employees in Deming. Suspect still at large.

Federal officials have confirmed New Mexico's first case of New World screwworm after an infected dog in Lea County was initially reported in Texas. While authorities believe the case is isolated, they are expanding surveillance and urging pet owners and livestock producers to inspect animals daily for signs of the flesh-eating parasite that threatens pets, livestock, wildlife and, in rare cases, humans.

New Mexico harbors a quieter, more localized killer. The North American Monsoon brings a volatile combination of high-desert geography, violent atmospheric shifts, and catastrophic flash floods—making it statistically the state's deadliest weather phenomenon.

New Mexico is redirecting scarce tree seedlings to burned forests in a bid to restore ecosystems, protect water supplies and prevent permanent landscape change.

A small plane crash at the Doña Ana County International Jetport in southern New Mexico has left three people injured.

A crash involving a car and a moped rider led to the death of the moped rider.

New Mexico is choosing to stash its portion of a landmark $4 billion oil lease windfall in dedicated trust funds instead of spending it immediately — a prudent move that could help stabilize the state’s finances for the long term. The decision represents a departure from the state's volatile energy past.

New Mexico is opening more than 60 free vaccination clinics across the state through late August. The “Got Shots?” program offers immunizations to every child from birth through age 18 with no insurance or appointment barriers at many locations.

Ancient traditions and dramatic landscapes create an unforgettable American experience. From Santa Fe’s vibrant art scene to the otherworldly dunes of White Sands and the subterranean wonders of Carlsbad Caverns, these five must-visit places reveal the soul of New Mexico.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, accusing the prediction-market platform of illegally offering sports betting while circumventing state gaming regulations. The case intensifies a growing national battle over whether event-based contracts constitute legal financial products or unauthorized gambling.

A confirmed New World screwworm case in South Texas has prompted New Mexico officials to urge ranchers, pet owners and hunters to remain vigilant. While no cases have been detected in the state, authorities say early detection and reporting are essential to protecting livestock, wildlife and public health from the destructive parasite.