New Mexico July 9 New Mexico flooding leaves 3 dead as fast-moving water sweeps through mountain resort town Monsoon rains over burn scar areas from last year's fires caused devastating flash floods in New Mexico, killing three people and prompting water rescues.
Southwest June 26 Albuquerque Airport control tower fire alarm prompts FAA to divert flights, issue ground stops Fire alarm at Albuquerque International Sunport control tower causes flight diversions and ground stops at multiple airports, with flights directed around the airspace.
Border security June 26 Pentagon sets up new 250 mile military buffer zone at border with crossings at record lows The Pentagon announced Wednesday that it is establishing an expansive new military buffer zone in Texas aimed at bolstering border security as illegal crossings continue to plummet to record lows.
New Mexico June 24 Independent Women's Forum bus allegedly egged at New Mexico event with Linda McMahon in attendance Title IX celebration bus was allegedly vandalized with eggs at an event in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was the second such incident following a similar attack last July.
Immigration June 6 Trump's border wall expansion moves forward in several critical areas: 'Crisis is not yet over' Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has approved waivers for 36 additional miles of border wall construction in Arizona and New Mexico.
Politics May 26 Sens Cruz, Lujan introduce bill to expedite permits for international bridges and ports of entry Senators Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduce bipartisan legislation to streamline the presidential permitting process for international bridges and ports of entry.
Border security May 16 Federal magistrate judge dismisses trespassing charges against 98 arrested in new military zone Trespassing charges have been dropped for 98 immigrants who crossed into a New Mexico military zone with a judge finding no probable cause of them knowing they were entering a restricted area.
New Mexico May 11 Boys, ages 7 and 9, seen in armed standoff receiving assistance from deputies Two young boys with a loaded firearm were in a standoff with deputies that was caught on drone camera, with footage released to the public on Thursday.
Drugs May 6 Bondi announces one of largest fentanyl seizures in US history Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced one of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history with the seizure 409 kilos of fentanyl pills and 11.5 kilos of fentanyl powder.
Illegal Immigrants May 1 Ex-New Mexico judge, wife who allegedly harbored illegal Tren de Aragua member released on bond Former Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Cano, have been released from a New Mexico jail on bond after they were accused of harboring a Venezuelan gang member in their home.
Immigration April 28 Dem border rep brags about voting against Laken Riley Act Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., bashed the Trump admin on immigration policy and touted his vote against the Laken Riley Act.