State GOP treasurer charged after fatal crash
New Mexico Republican Party treasurer Kimberly Skaggs faces felony charges in Doña Ana County following a fatal hit-and-run near Las Cruces. She is accused...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets
Following an Albuquerque Journal investigation, the DEA has requested a federal watchdog probe into allegations that its agents permitted hundreds of thousan...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Double V Ranch in eastern New Mexico lists for $35.2 million
New Mexico’s largest ranch on the market, the 73,600-acre Double V Ranch near Fort Sumner, is listed for $35.2 million. This expansive property offers sign...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Bailey Zimmerman, facing felony charge in alleged $16,000 hotel rampage, is apologizing
LOS ANGELES — Bailey Zimmerman is apologizing after a warrant for the country singer’s arrest was issued following an incident at a New Mexico hotel.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a criminal investigation into whether federal authorities broke state law by allowing fentanyl pill...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe after AP report that DEA let staggering number of fentanyl pil...
New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe after AP report that DEA let staggering number of fentanyl pills hit street.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Bailey Zimmerman breaks silence on New Mexico arrest warrant: ‘I am deeply sorry’
'I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected,' Bailey Zimmerman said in a statement.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Bailey Zimmerman Responds to Criminal Charges For Allegedly Trashing Hotel Room
Bailey Zimmerman is speaking out over the criminal charges he's facing in New Mexico for allegedly destroying his hotel room.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
‘We 100% Got People Killed’: DEA Reportedly Let Fentanyl Flood Border States
The DEA allowed hundreds of thousands or even millions of fentanyl pills to cross the New Mexico border from 2023-2025, according to the Associated Press.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Feds allow deadly drugs to 'walk' onto Albuquerque streets
The Albuquerque Journal reveals federal authorities allowed over 300,000 fentanyl pills onto New Mexico streets, despite public safety concerns. A DEA whistl...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Who is Zack Stortini? A background on New Mexico's newest head coach
Zack Stortini, who is named the head coach of the New Mexico Goatheads, addresses the crowd and the new jerseys at The Block in Rio Rancho on Saturday, June...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
3 Republicans appeal universal childcare lawsuit to New Mexico Supreme Court
Three New Mexico Republicans appealed their universal childcare lawsuit to the state Supreme Court after a judge ruled against them.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
New documentary explores breaking the silence around first responder mental health
A new documentary, “The Call,” explores the mental health struggles firefighters in New Mexico face and the push to support them.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Meeting to decide Democratic lieutenant governor candidate at least a month out
A decision on who will replace Maggie Toulouse Oliver as the New Mexico Democratic lieutenant governor nominee is at least a month out.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Administrators, coaches brace for results of NMAA's 'one-time' transfer referendum
New Mexico schools will learn today whether the NMAA will allow for student-athletes to transfer once without penalties or delays to eligibility.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Thunderstorms, fire weather await New Mexico this week as monsoon gets into swing
Severe weather may accompany some of the storms, which are set to calm after Friday, the National Weather Service says.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Lack of quorum leaves New Mexico GOP without a chair for another month
Some committee members boycotted the meeting to prevent Amy Barela, who is making another bid, from winning back the chair position.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
DEA allowed staggering amounts of fentanyl to hit streets and took no action, records show
The DEA allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico from 2023 to 2025, a tactic intended to build larger cases against d...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
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State GOP treasurer charged after fatal crash
New Mexico Republican Party treasurer Kimberly Skaggs faces felony charges in Doña Ana County following a fatal hit-and-run near Las Cruces. She is accused...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets
Following an Albuquerque Journal investigation, the DEA has requested a federal watchdog probe into allegations that its agents permitted hundreds of thousan...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Double V Ranch in eastern New Mexico lists for $35.2 million
New Mexico’s largest ranch on the market, the 73,600-acre Double V Ranch near Fort Sumner, is listed for $35.2 million. This expansive property offers sign...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Bailey Zimmerman, facing felony charge in alleged $16,000 hotel rampage, is apologizing
LOS ANGELES — Bailey Zimmerman is apologizing after a warrant for the country singer’s arrest was issued following an incident at a New Mexico hotel.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a criminal investigation into whether federal authorities broke state law by allowing fentanyl pill...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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