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Authorities squash western New Mexico prison riot

GRANTS, N.M. – Authorities say they have put down a prison riot in western New Mexico after a reported suicide of an inmate. The Gallup Independent reports inmates at Northwest...

DATE: Mar 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Deputies: Teen wrestling champ stops kidnapping of children

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – A 16-year-old wrestling champion helped stop a kidnapping and assault near Las Cruces, New Mexico, by pinning a man to the ground until deputies arrived, authorities said....

DATE: Mar 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico prepares for more cases, extended school closures

ALBUQUERQUE – The largest municipal jail in New Mexico is releasing some inmates who are considered vulnerable to the new coronavirus, authorities announced Thursday. Officials at...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reaches settlement with foster youth, advocates

SANTA FE – New Mexico has reached a settlement with foster youths and their advocates that will allow for the creation of a trauma response system for all children in state custody, official...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fire danger level elevated in southwestern New Mexico

SILVER CITY, N.M. – Forest Service officials say the threat of wildfires is rising in southwestern New Mexico. Gila National Forest officials on Thursday cited strong winds, low ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Suspect moves closer to trial in Hobbs backyard shooting

HOBBS, N.M. – A 19-year-old facing charges for killing three people at a southeastern New Mexico backyard party is moving closer to trial. The Hobbs News-Sun reports Bishop Hen...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Sheriff: Colorado man shot near Carlsbad Caverns by ranger

CARLSBAD, N.M. – Authorities say a Colorado man was shot and killed near Carlsbad Caverns National Park after a physical altercation with a National Parks ranger. The Carlsbad ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Health officials say New Mexico has its first coronavirus death

SANTA FE – New Mexico has its first coronavirus death. Health officials said Wednesday the man in his late 70s was hospitalized in Artesia on Sunday and died the same day. The sta...

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico representative faces heat for plugging Texas cafe amid virus

ALBUQUERQUE – State Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero, one of the most liberal lawmakers in New Mexico and who has been dogged by allegations that she doesn’t live in the state, is facing criti...

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

University of New Mexico postpones commencement due to virus

ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico is postponing its spring commencement because of the coronavirus pandemic. President Garnett Stokes will seek student input as he consid...

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Veterans Memorial Park planned for Taos

TAOS, N.M. – Volunteers and veterans are helping lead an effort to build a new Veterans Memorial Park in Taos. The Albuquerque Journal reports the nonprofit group Not Forgott...

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawsuit: Police bullet at New Mexico school harmed student

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The family of a boy is suing a police officer who mistakenly fired his weapon inside a southern New Mexico middle school and nearly hit the student. The family ...

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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