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Police: Man detained children after mistaking pen for bullet

HOBBS, N.M. â€“ A New Mexico man is facing charges after police said he held a group of children against their will when the thought one of them had a .50-caliber round. Police sa...

DATE: Jul 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Farmington woman gets prison for running over federal lawman

ALBUQUERQUE – A Farmington woman accused of running over a federal law enforcement officer with a vehicle was sentenced to more than nine years in prison Tuesday. Prosecutors said...

DATE: Jul 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico issues heat alert as triple digits approach

SANTA FE – Health officials are warning people across New Mexico to be mindful of heat-related illness as the state prepares for a stretch of triple-digit temperatures. The Health...

DATE: Jul 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico schools opening comes amid nurse shortage

The Associated Press LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The hybrid reopening of New Mexico public schools will come amid a statewide nursing shortage, adding to the anxiety of parents and teacher...

DATE: Jul 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Report: New Mexico’s suicide rate is highest in the nation

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico’s suicide rate reportedly is the highest in the nation. The Albuquerque Journal reported Sunday that New Mexico had 535 suicides in 2018, the most rece...

DATE: Jul 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico cases at 13,063 at start of holiday weekend

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials have reported an additional 291 COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total of confirmed infections to 13,063. State officials also announc...

DATE: Jul 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wildfire in southern New Mexico grows, 39% contained

MAGDELENA, N.M. â€“ A wildfire in southern New Mexico continues to grow. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Saturday the blaze in the Apache Kid Wilderness has grown to 18 sq...

DATE: Jul 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Undersheriff in New Mexico sheriff’s office faces probe

ESPAÑOLA, N.M. – The undersheriff of a New Mexico sheriff’s office is the subject of an investigation after the arrest of the county’s sheriff in an obstruction case. KOB-TV repor...

DATE: Jul 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police arrest woman suspected of killing ex-boyfriend

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque police say they’ve arrested a 19-year-old woman suspected of killing her ex-boyfriend after a failed drug exchange last week. Police say Erlynda Lucero i...

DATE: Jul 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Top New Mexico public heath official announces retirement

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Health Secretary Kathyleen Kunkel on Friday announced her intention to retire once the current wave of coronavirus infections subsides. Kunkel, 69, an atto...

DATE: Jul 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New minor party pushes for ‘fusion voting’ in New Mexico

SANTA FE – A political group that helped a slate of progressive-minded legislative candidates prevail in New Mexico’s Democratic primary has registered as a political party. The N...

DATE: Jul 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Roswell teen charged for November online school threat

ROSWELL, N.M. â€“ The FBI says a teenage boy who made online threats that led to the lockdown of Roswell High School is facing a federal charge. FBI officials said in a news relea...

DATE: Jul 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.