Monarch butterflies typically found in winter resting grounds in Mexico declined by 26%
The number of monarch butterflies that showed up at their winter resting grounds in central Mexico decreased by about 26% this year, and four times as many trees were lost to illegal logging, drought and other causes, making 2020 a bad year for the butterflies.
American Airlines not denying possible UFO spotting, says: 'Talk to the FBI'
An American Airlines jet encountered an apparent UFO over northeastern New Mexico Sunday afternoon.
Drought-stricken West holds out for more than just dry snow
Every square mile of New Mexico is dealing with some level of dryness, with more than half locked in the worst category — exceptional drought. And much of the West is no better off, with parts of Arizona, Utah and Nevada among the hardest hit.
Biden halts border wall construction; contractors told to stop building
President Joe Biden has ordered a "pause" on all border wall construction. During his campaign, Biden pledged not to build "another foot" of Trump's wall at the US-Mexico border.
Video shows Native American man tasered at Petroglyph National Monument
A video shows portions of a dispute in which a National Park Service officer uses a taser on a Native American hiker.
Rocket motor fails to ignite on Virgin Galactic test flight
A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.
Window opens for Virgin Galactic’s first rocket-powered test flight from spaceport
The window opens Friday for Virgin Galactic’s first rocket-powered test flight from Spaceport America in southern New Mexico as the company prepares for commercial flights next year.
FBI: Man wanted for murder in New Mexico killed in shootout west of Phoenix
A man wanted by authorities in New Mexico is dead following a shooting involving law enforcement west of Phoenix, according to FBI officials.
New Mexico State basketball temporarily moving to Phoenix
The Aggies are expecting to be in Arizona for five weeks, but could extend their stay depending on developments with the pandemic. They are hoping to play their first game next week.
Oregon, New Mexico order lockdowns as other states resist amid surging COVID-19 cases
Governors in many states, such as New York, Maryland, Virginia and Minnesota, have instead taken largely incremental measures over the past few days.
Man recovers after surviving COVID-19 and receiving double lung transplant
A New Mexico man has many reasons to be thankful this holiday season, after he survived COVID-19 and a double-lung transplant.
6 Native candidates elected to Congress, breaking record
A total of 6 Native Americans have been elected or reelected to Congress, the most in U.S. history.
August trial set for airman charged in Arizona killing
Mark Gooch has pleaded not guilty in an Arizona court to the shooting death of a Mennonite woman who disappeared from New Mexico in January.
Activists in New Mexico, Arizona mark Indigenous Peoples Day
In Arizona, Oct. 12 marked the first time that the state recognized Indigenous Peoples Day while still keeping Columbus Day a state holiday.
Arizona man faces attempted murder charge in police shooting
Robert Nelson allegedly fired through the passenger-side window of his vehicle at a uniformed state police officer working a law enforcement stop as part of a federal task force.
New Mexico State Police officer shot; Arizona man arrested
28-year-old Robert Benjamin Nelson of Scottsdale was booked into jail on suspicion of a slew of charges.
Heat, drought make for miserable combo in southwest USA
The combination of heat and dryness has led to more evaporation and crispy vegetation. Red flag warnings were in effect around the Southwest.
Bad drought conditions reported across New Mexico, Arizona
Large portions of New Mexico and much of neighboring Arizona face severe or extreme drought conditions.
Home security camera captures ‘bolide’ meteor streak across Albuquerque night sky
A New Mexico man’s home security camera captured video of a “bolide“ meteor streak across the night sky on July 28.
Trump deploys feds to more states under 'law-and-order' push
President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr say federal agents will surge into Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat rising crime.