Tag Archives: New Mexico

Japan Marks 80 Years Since Hiroshima Bombing with Silent Prayer
HIROSHIMA, Japan - A silent prayer was held Wednesday morning in Hiroshima to mark 80 years since the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city during World War II. Japanese Prime Minister Shig...
Natassja Leyba Aug 06, 2025

Clovis Father Accused in Infant's Death Released on Bond
CLOVIS, N.M. - Chilling testimony was heard Monday during a court hearing for a Clovis man charged in the death of his 5-month-old son. A witness told the court she saw Jared White strangling the baby...
Natassja Leyba Aug 05, 2025

Governor Lujan Grisham Criticizes Federal Hospital Fund as Insufficient for New Mexico
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appeared on CBS's Face the Nation Sunday to discuss the impact of recent Medicaid cuts and the federal response aimed at supporting rural hospitals. She expressed conce...
Natassja Leyba Aug 04, 2025

Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Albuquerque
An officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque over the weekend left one man dead, according to police. The incident happened Saturday afternoon near Georgine and Menaul, where officers responded to repo...
Natassja Leyba Aug 04, 2025

Thousands of Backpacks Ready for Albuquerque Students Ahead of New School Year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - More than 3,000 backpacks are being distributed to Albuquerque students this weekend as part of the annual "Cruisin Into The School Year" supply drive. Now in its eighth year, the ...
Natassja Leyba Aug 01, 2025

New Mexico Launches Paid Youth Ambassador Program to Tackle Litter and Build Leadership
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico is looking for high school students to take the lead in keeping their communities clean. The state has launched the Land of Enchantment Young Ambassador Program, which w...
Natassja Leyba Aug 01, 2025

Fire Contained at Albuquerque's Crossroads Motel, Made Famous by Breaking Bad
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A small fire broke out yesterday evening at the Crossroads Motel, a location well-known for its appearances in the hit TV series Breaking Bad. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatche...
Natassja Leyba Aug 01, 2025

Governor Lujan Grisham Likely to Call Special Session Amid Federal Cuts, Crime Concerns
SANTA FE, N.M. - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is expected to call a special legislative session, possibly as early as late August or early September, according to her chief legal counsel. The annou...
Natassja Leyba Jul 31, 2025

UNM Resumes New Student Orientation After Dorm Shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The University of New Mexico resumed its New Student Orientation on Wednesday, less than a week after a fatal shooting at the Casas Del Rio dormitory. Michael LaMotte, 14, was iden...
Natassja Leyba Jul 31, 2025

UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in Crash Involving Pickup Truck in Southwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police have released new details about a fatal crash involving a pedestrian Tuesday night in the city's southwest area. The crash happened around 8:38 p.m. at the inter...
Natassja Leyba Jul 30, 2025