February 29, 2024 Arizona teen with autism found in New Mexico, 200 miles away from home The 13-year-old Marcus Desmond went missing from his southern Arizona home and was found the next day 200 miles away in Deming, New Mexico. His family has no idea how he got there.
February 27, 2024 New Mexico university sued for 'viewpoint discrimination' after charging 'hefty fee' to conservative group The University of New Mexico is being sued due to the "hefty" security fees imposed on an event held by conservative students that featured women's sports activist Riley Gaines.
February 20, 2024 Unruly American Airlines passenger restrained by others after attempting to open emergency door in-flight Barstool Sports personality details takedown of passenger who disrupted flight 30 minutes after taking off from New Mexico.
February 15, 2024 New Mexico governor and state legislature compromise on gun control and housing, but disagree on paid leave New Mexico's Democrat-led state legislature delivered on some of governor Lujan Grisham's priorities in the form of gun control and housing construction but couldn't deliver paid leave.
February 15, 2024 New Mexico House rejects paid family leave expansion, considers political deepfake regulation NM's Democrat-led House of Representatives has rejected a bill that would have expanded medical leave as they rush to finish work before the end of a 30-day legislative session
February 14, 2024 New Mexico man who fatally stabbed officer had extensive criminal record, police say Authorities say a New Mexico man who fatally stabbed Las Cruces Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez on Sunday had an extensive record of violent crime convictions.
February 14, 2024 New Mexico officials approve legislative bill to reduce gas emissions in vehicles by 20% in 2030 New Mexico officials have passed a bill which is aimed at reducing car pollution by enforcing fuel standards. They hope to significantly reduce the emissions by 2030.
February 12, 2024 New Mexico legislators consider how to use multibillion-dollar oil surplus as spending plan advances New Mexico lawmakers advanced a budget proposal that would set aside money for long term investments, opening a literacy institute, and compensate farmers when wolves kill livestock.
February 12, 2024 New Mexico police officer dies after being stabbed by a trespassing suspect A New Mexico police officer was fatally stabbed on Sunday after responding to a report of trespassing in Las Cruces. The suspect was shot and killed by a witness.
February 8, 2024 New Mexico bill to lower income taxes and cap investment tax break advances The New Mexico House passed a package of tax changes that includes lowering state income tax and tax breaks for the medical workforce and for child care providers.