Los Alamos, atomic bomb birthplace, braces for its most significant mission since Manhattan Project
The mission calls for modernizing the arsenal with droves of new workers producing plutonium cores — key components for nuclear weapons.
Top prosecutors want compensation for people sickened by US nuclear weapons testing
An estimated half a million people lived within a 150-mile radius of the Trinity Test site in southern New Mexico, where the world’s first atomic bomb was detonated in 1945.
'Oppenheimer' film brings up conflicted history for those affected by atomic blast
The movie about a man who changed the course of the world’s history by shepherding the development of the first atomic bomb is expected to be a blockbuster, dramatic and full of suspense.
Ford donates customized Bronco 'firefighting command rig' to National Park Service
The 2023 Bronco Badlands with the Sasquatch package has been outfitted with specialized equipment, including a government communications system with satellite and antenna connections.
New Mexico shooting: New videos show gunman saying 'kill me' to officers
Videos released by authorities in New Mexico recorded a voice said to be an 18-year-old gunman urging police to “kill me" during this week’s rampage that left three older women dead before officers fatally shot him outside a church.
New Mexico gunman who killed 3, injured 6 shot randomly at cars, houses, police say
The police chief of Farmington, New Mexico, says it appears an 18-year-old man who shot and killed three people and wounded six others fired at random as he roamed the neighborhood.
Man borrows phone to call 911, admits to 2008 killing of his former landlord, police say
Authorities say a New Mexico man has been arrested after calling 911 to confess to the 2008 killing of his former landlord and he also told police where the body was buried.
Bodycam footage shows police fatally shoot armed homeowner after responding to wrong house
"All of us – the men and women of the Farmington Police Department – recognize the severity of this incident," the police chief in New Mexico said in a statement.
New Mexico to provide free meals for all students, regardless of family income
Lines will be getting longer for free breakfast and lunch at New Mexico public schools.
New Mexico agency looking for 'professional bear huggers'
“Not all law enforcement field work is this glamorous, but we would love for you to join the team where you can have the experience of a lifetime," the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish wrote.
Criminal charges filed against Alec Baldwin, weapons technician in "Rust" shooting
A Santa Fe district attorney has filed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”
'Rust' shooting: Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter
Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer who was killed on a New Mexico movie set, prosecutors announced Thursday, citing a "criminal disregard for safety."
Former GOP candidate arrested in series of shootings at lawmakers’ homes
Solomon Pena, a former Republican candidate for New Mexico's legislature, was arrested in connection to drive-by shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers. Pena lost the election last November claiming it was "rigged."
Alec Baldwin settles lawsuit with family of cinematographer killed on 'Rust' set
The husband of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins will become an executive producer for “Rust” when it returns to filming in January 2023, according to a statement.
2022 midterms: Primaries shift focus to control of US House
Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate races this fall.
Largest fire in New Mexico history caused by planned burns, federal review finds
The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire has burned more than 313,000 acres and fire suppression costs to date exceed $132 million
New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.
Speeding driver slams into school bus, sending students flying
In the video, the speeding car can be heard approaching and some of the kids start screaming just moments before the driver slammed into the bus — causing the students to fly out of their seats as the bus toppled over.
Video shows Alec Baldwin rehearsing with gun before fatal 'Rust' shooting
The “Rust” rehearsal footage shows Alec Baldwin in costume sitting inside a small church as he practices a quick-draw maneuver with a gun.
‘Rust’ armorer breaks silence on Alec Baldwin shooting incident, blames producers for unsafe conditions
Hannah Gutierrez Reed said she pushed for safety meetings on the Alec Baldwin-produced film but was denied.