New Mexico October 12, 2022 Popular penguin exhibit at Albuquerque BioPark Zoo closes due to bird flu concerns A popular penguin exhibit at a zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be closed indefinitely. Penguin Chill has shut down as a precaution against bird flu, a highly contagious virus.
New Mexico October 11, 2022 Las Vegas Jewish community buys back synagogue from Catholic dioceses The Las Vegas Jewish community has bought back a synagogue from a Catholic diocese. The synagogue is believed to be the first Jewish place of worship in New Mexico.
New Mexico October 11, 2022 3 teenagers allegedly shot and killed a 52-year-old woman in NM Three teenagers, ages 14 to 16, were arrested and booked into juvenile detention. They are accused of fatally shooting a 52-year-old woman in Toas, New Mexico.
New Mexico October 10, 2022 NM Attorney General Hector Balderas finalist to become president of Northern New Mexico College Hector Balderas, the Attorney General for New Mexico, is a finalist to become the president of Northern New Mexico College. Balderas served as the state auditor before becoming AG.
New Mexico October 6, 2022 Several injured after New Mexico school bus rolls over A New Mexico school bus carrying students from Mountain View Middle School went into a ditch and rolled over. Several people were injured and taken to hospitals.
New Mexico October 6, 2022 New Mexico leads US with highest rate of congenital syphilis New Mexico is requiring medical providers to test pregnant women multiple times for syphilis, as the state ranks the highest in the U.S. for congenital syphilis cases.
New Mexico October 5, 2022 Democratic candidate running in toss-up race called to end oil and gas 'immediately,' said 'shut it all down' A Democratic New Mexico candidate for Congress previously said oil and gas production should end "immediately" while granting fossil fuel workers opportunities in renewable energy.
New Mexico October 3, 2022 Coal power plant closure leaves schools underfunded, hundreds unemployed in NM The realities of closing of a power plant are hitting nearby tribal communities. Hundreds of jobs disappeared along with millions of dollars in tax revenue that used to fund schools.
Energy October 3, 2022 Native American tribes dependent on fossil fuel resources rip Biden admin for double standard Native American leaders said tribes nationwide continue to rely upon natural resources including fossil fuels to sustain their way of life despite attacks from the White House.
Transportation October 2, 2022 American Airlines flight evacuated in Albuquerque due to security threat, authorities say An American Airlines plane had to be evacuated on Sunday after an undisclosed security threat that was later determined to be non-credible.
Afghanistan September 30, 2022 Afghan evacuee charged with child sex crime in New Mexico: officials A man suspected of enticement and coercion of a minor in New Mexico came to the U.S. via the Afghan evacuation effort late last year, Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ has learned.