New Mexico
Illegal immigration in Texas has dropped almost 90% since December, official says
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported 56,408 migrant encounters between ports of entry in July, an 80 percent drop from last December
Migrants held in ICE detention centers continue to denounce abuse by officials
During Trump's presidential term, ICE expanded its detention centers by 50% by agreeing to opening more than 40 new facilities across the country
Republicans failing to secure Senate seats along the U.S. border, polls suggest
As the elections near, both parties eye different races that might determine who will control the Senate. So far, the GOP seems to be trailing in some border states.
Sexual misconduct at a New Mexico Border Patrol Academy soared as hiring standards decreased
CBP leaders estimated a corruption rate of 20% or higher among their employees
Lawsuit seeks to force Texas to air condition its prison system as inmates report deadly conditions
Only about a third of Texas' 100 prison units count with full AC with the rest having partial or no air-conditioning at all.
Democrat Martin Heinrich's chances of keeping his New Mexico Senate seat as GOP Challenger dodges Trump questions
Domenici trails incumbent Senator Heinrich by an average of 4 percentage points according to three polls conducted since May
New Mexico teen gunned down a mom in front of her young daughter. He thought he was killing someone else
The teen who admitted to opening fire on a vehicle has been sentenced to ten years in prison
Migrant encounters continue dropping in June amid increased crackdowns from U.S., Mexico
Figures have dropped 24% compared to May in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. CBP now reports an average of 560 daily encounters
New Mexico basic income program allowed immigrant families to pay off debts, secure jobs
The program, implemented in February 2022, gave $500 a month to 330 status households
New Mexico Republicans Urge Gov. Lujan to deploy National Guard to border amid smuggling and fentanyl crisis
State lawmakers claim troops are needed to address migrant smuggling and fentanyl trafficking in the area
Bipartisan bill seeks to use proceedings from cartel seizures to tackle recruitment of U.S. teens
The initiative seeks to educate teenage students about the dangers of getting involved in human smuggling operations
New Mexico: 3 Killed, 5 Wounded In Shooting At Motorcycle Rally In Red River
All individuals involved in the shooting are now in police custody, ensuring public safety with no ongoing threat.
New Mexico Man Charged With Attempting To Set Up Training Center For Islamic State Group
A man in Albuquerque was given detention orders by a US magistrate on Friday for allegedly attempting to recruit and train people to fight for the ISIS.
Anti-Vaxxer Threatens Driver With Gun Violence Over Bumper Sticker In Road Rage Incident
A road rage incident in Albuquerque resulted in the arrest of a woman on Sunday after she brandished a gun while harassing a man for having a "vaccinated" car sticker on his vehicle.
Alec Baldwin And Other 'Rust' Producers Seek Dismissal Of Crew Member's Lawsuit
Alec Baldwin and his "Rust" co-producers want a California judge to dismiss the lawsuit from the movie’s script supervisor over the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins.
Teen Mom Caught On Camera Abandoning Newborn Baby In Dumpster
Teenager Alexis Avila was arrested on Friday after she reportedly threw her newborn baby child into a dumpster after giving birth to him on the floor of her bathroom.
Mistress Murdered Married Boyfriend Over Arguments About Money
Haiyan Deng, who is suspected to have murdered her lover Justin Li and left his body at her New York apartment, is being extradited back to the state on Friday after being arrested in New Mexico.
Two Patients, 38 and 79, Dead Of Ivermectin Poisoning After Taking Horse Dewormer
As the government continues to battle misinformation regarding COVID-19, two men recently died of Ivermectin poisoning after using the drug to treat the virus.
Female US Service Member Allegedly Assaulted By Group Of Male Afghan Evacuees
The FBI launched an investigation after a female US service member claimed that she was assaulted by a group of male Afghan evacuees in New Mexico.
Negligent Mother Left Two-Month Old Baby With Fatal Skull Fractures, Ruptured Ribs
Sophia Monique Zayas has been found guilty on Thursday by a federal jury in New Mexico for the abuse and murder of her two-month-old child.
First Responders Left Remains Of 100-Year-Old Vet Naked, Uncovered In Driveway For Three Hours
A 100-year-old Army veteran's dead body was reportedly left naked and uncovered in a driveway for three hours by fire responders in Albuquerque.
Army Veteran Missing Since 2019 Turns Up Dead As DNA Evidence Confirms Body Found In Nevada Hers
A woman’s remains discovered in Nevada earlier this year has been positively identified as a New Mexico woman missing since 2019, the Farmington Police Department released on Friday.
Five Dead After Rogue Hot Air Balloon Rams Into New Mexico Power Line
Five people were pronounced dead after a rogue hot air balloon crashed in New Mexico on Saturday. The hot air balloon reportedly collided with a power line.
'They Let A Monster Out': Family Of Man Decapitated In Park Vent Ire On Authorities After Seeing Suspect's Lengthy Criminal History
A New Mexico suspect who avoided a murder charge in 2017 has been apprehended by police on Sunday night after he allegedly murdered and decapitated a man in a public park and later used the victim's head as a soccer ball in Las Cruces on Father’s Day.
Man Beheaded And Kicked Victim’s Head Around In Park
Following his arrest, a man confessed to murdering his victim in a park. He claims he did it as an act of revenge after the victim raped his wife and stole their belongings.
New Mexico Man Plotting To Assassinate President Biden Nabbed By The FBI
A New Mexico man was arrested by the FBI on Monday after reportedly threatening to assassinate U.S. President Joe Biden, his ex-wife, and staff at a Canadian tech company over its alleged link to the controversial MK ULTRA research project of the government during the Cold War.
Apparent Neo-Nazi Abandons Three Bodies, Bullet-Ridden Car In New Mexico
An Albuquerque, New Mexico man, with ties to the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang, has been arrested by police after he dumped three dead bodies outside a local hospital on Wednesday.
Former MMA Fighter Fatally Shot After Shooting Partner During Domestic Dispute
The former mixed martial arts fighter was fatally shot outside his home in New Mexico after he shot and injured his partner.
New Mexico Governor, Susana Martinez, Declares State Of Emergency Due To Life-Threatening Snow Storm [PHOTOS]
High winds, heavy snow and blowing snow continue to create extremely dangerous and life-threatening conditions in eastern New Mexico.
Marco Rubio Hints At Susana Martinez As Possible Vice President
Rubio hints at Martinez for VP, feeding the hopes of a Mexican-American electorate eager for a candidate.