March 1, 2016 Ex-officers of contracting firm face prison for work in Iraq Two former officers of a New Mexico-based defense contracting firm have pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to wartime rebuilding projects in Iraq.
February 26, 2016 Parents of WNBA star at center of New Mexico basketball controversy Two basketball coaches who are the parents of a popular WNBA player are finding themselves in the middle of a firestorm over race and accusations of unsportsmanlike conduct after they were fired from a New Mexico high school.
February 25, 2016 Police: Man brandished gun before US marshal opened fire An Albuquerque man fatally shot outside his family's home by a deputy marshal had followed the federal officer in the dark and brandished a weapon twice before the marshal opened fire, state police said Wednesday.
February 24, 2016 Lawyer: Family of man shot outside home sends letter to feds The family of an Albuquerque man fatally shot outside his home as deputy U.S. marshals sought to arrest another man sent a letter to federal officials Tuesday, saying they are seeking answers in the case and intend to take legal action, their attorney said.
February 23, 2016 Police: Toddler ejected from crash, mom fled the scene An Albuquerque woman is expected to face child abuse charges after she crashed on a busy freeway during rush hour and left behind her 18-month-old child, who was ejected from the vehicle, police said.
February 23, 2016 Air quality concerns prompt safety pause at nuke dump The manager of the federal government's nuclear waste repository in New Mexico has halted work due to poor air quality in parts of the underground facility.
February 16, 2016 Prosecutor to appeal ruling on teen who killed his parents, siblings A New Mexico prosecutor says she will appeal a judge's decision to sentence as a juvenile a teenager who pleaded guilty to killing his parents and three younger siblings.
February 15, 2016 ‘Explosive device’ found on rental car at Albuquerque airport An "explosive device" was found attached to a rental car at Albuquerque International Sunport on Sunday, officials said.
February 14, 2016 High school basketball players accused of punching freshmen Seven high school basketball players have been suspended in New Mexico over allegations the boys ganged up on freshmen teammates, hitting and punching them.
February 12, 2016 Teen who killed 5 family members to be sentenced as juvenile A judge cleared the way Thursday for a New Mexico teenager who shot and killed his parents and three younger siblings to be sentenced as a juvenile and released from state custody by the time he turns 21 after the teen's attorneys argued he could be psychologically rehabilitated.