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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.

Illegal Immigrants April 25

Ex-New Mexico judge, wife tried to hide evidence of illegal alien gangbanger, DOJ prosecutors say

The Justice Department claims a former New Mexico judge and his wife tampered with evidence related to their alleged harboring of a violent Venezuelan gang member.

US April 25

Ex-New Mexico judge, wife arrested for allegedly harboring illegal Tren de Aragua member

Former New Mexico Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Ceno, were arrested for allegedly harboring an illegal immigrant and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member.

New Mexico April 23

New Mexico Supreme Court bans judge after alleged TdA member arrested at home

Disciplinary action was handed down on Tuesday after an alleged Tren de Aragua member was arrested at a former judge's home in New Mexico.

US April 22

Blue state’s Democrat AG should be investigated for ‘politically charged’ prosecution of cop: police group

The National Police Association asked the DOJ to open a civil rights investigation into New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez for prosecuting a police officer for a fatal shooting.

New Mexico April 21

New Mexico judge resigns after alleged TdA member arrested at his home

Alleged Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang member arrested at now-former New Mexico Judge Joel Cano's home back in February, court documents state.

MILITARY April 21

US military stationed at the border in New Mexico National Defense Area can detain illegal migrants

The Defense Department on Monday issued new orders to military members stationed in and around the New Mexico National Defense Area (NMNDA).

Marines April 18

Two Marines — both in their 20s — identified as service members killed in fatal accident

The two service members killed this week in a "vehicle accident" were 22-year-old Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera and 28-year-old Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, according to a 1st Marine Division press release

Border security April 15

Army takes control of federal land along New Mexico border to increase security, protect the environment

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced the U.S. Army will take control of federal lands along the U.S.-Mexico border in order to increase security and protect the environment.

US April 15

National Guard deployed to blue city overrun with juvenile crime, fentanyl is 'not enough,' state GOP says

After New Mexico's Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she's sending National Guard personnel to Albuquerque, the state's GOP says the move isn't enough to help.

New Mexico April 9

New Mexico HS baseball player charged, team suspended amid allegations teen urinated in opponents' water jug

A New Mexico high school baseball player was charged for allegedly urinating in the water jug of an opposing team. The alleged incident occurred last month.

Texas March 31

CBP in Texas confiscates 242 pounds of smuggled Mexican bologna at port of entry

A man was stopped for the second time in two months, allegedly trying to smuggle several pounds of Mexican bologna into the U.S. through an El Paso, Texas port.

91±¬ÁÏ Flash March 31

New Mexico GOP chief accuses Democratic rep of 'contradictory' rhetoric after alleged arson attack

New Mexico GOP chairwoman Amy Barela criticized rhetoric from Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández despite Fernández publicly condemning an alleged arson attack on GOP headquarters.

Vandalism March 30

Albuquerque GOP headquarters targeted in alleged arson: 'Direct assault on our values'

The Republican Party of New Mexico's headquarters were targeted in an alleged arson attempt, according to the organization, who shared images of the alleged attack.

Politics March 27

Energy chief slashes red tape that led to 60% cost in inflation, burdened work in 'critical' labs

Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke exclusively to 91±¬ÁÏ Digital ahead of a Friday order streamlining permitting and encouraging "gem" national labs to expand and thrive.

New Mexico March 23

15-year-old boy now fourth suspect charged with homicide in New Mexico mass shooting

Las Cruces Police have identified the two suspects arrested and the three people killed following a mass shooting at a public park. The shooting happened Friday.

Mass Shootings March 22

3 dead, 15 injured in New Mexico shooting, police say

Police in Las Cruces, New Mexico are investigating a Friday night shooting that left three dead and 15 injured. The deceased include two 19-year-olds and a 16-year-old, according to police.

Politics March 21

NM lawmaker whose son was murdered rips Dems for ‘homicide scholarships’ after her crime bill was tanked

New Mexico Rep. Nicole Chavez sounded off after a criminal justice bill failed, and Democrats instead forwarded what another lawmaker called "homicide scholarships."

Crime March 19

New Mexico teens, 13 and 15, charged with murder in hit-and-run of bicyclist posted on social media

Two New Mexico teens have been charged with murder in the death of a bicyclist who was struck by a stolen vehicle on his way to work last year.

Border security March 19

New border sector becomes nation’s busiest as overall encounters continue to plummet on Trump watch

The El Paso border sector replaced the San Diego sector as the southwest border's busiest in the month of February, according to the most recent CBP data.