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.

'Rust' movie medic awarded $1.15 million partial settlement

A New Mexico judge has awarded $1.15 million to a medic who worked on the “Rust” film set. Cherlyn Schaefer accused prop master Sarah Zachry and others of negligence.

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.

Tinder trouble: Man charged with impersonating deputy on dating app

The images showed him wearing a deputy's uniform, and one image showed him carrying a loaded gun, New Mexico authorities said.

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.

Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand

The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.

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 files lawsuit against 'Rust' crew to 'clear his name'

Actor Alec Baldwin says he "has been wrongfully viewed as the perpetrator" of the filming accident that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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.

Hot air balloons fill New Mexico sky in annual festival

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has become an economic driver for the state’s largest city.