Mapped: The states hit hardest by America’s drug epidemic Two states from the American Southwest are among the three worst regions in the country for drug abuse, a new study suggests The Independent UK · May 11, 2025
New Mexico's Spaceport America looks up and into the future Spaceport America is the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world — but its executive director has a portfolio of ideas to further grow the launch complex. Space · May 11, 2025
The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks The U.S. is up to 1,001 confirmed measles cases The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
Indigenous fashion week in Santa Fe, New Mexico, explores heritage in silk and hides Fashion designers from across North America are bringing inspiration from their heritage, culture and everyday lives to three days of runway modeling starting Friday in a hub for Indigenous artistry and commerce The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
Backcountry runners embrace the thrill of racing with burros in New Mexico The backcountry sport of burro racing is a grueling feat of endurance that tests the sudden urge to stand still The Independent UK · May 3, 2025
Second US military zone along border with Mexico set up to deter migrants Trump administration says Texas National Defense Area to run east from the Texas-New Mexico border in El Paso. Al Jazeera · May 3, 2025
U.S. declares military zone around El Paso, allowing soldiers to arrest migrants It’s the second military zone the Trump administration has created at the border, following one on the New Mexico-Mexico border, where a group of migrants were arrested on Monday. The Texas Tribune · May 2, 2025
New Mexico Parents Forced 8 Children to Live in 'Underground Cave' While Enduring Years of Sexual Abuse: Police Valerie and Melvin Cordell are accused of abusing their eight children for years while forcing them to live in "underground caves," their daughter told police. Latin Times · May 2, 2025
'Groundbreaking' ancient DNA research confirms Pueblo peoples' ties to famous Chaco Canyon site New genetic research confirms what the oral traditions of the Picuris Pueblo people of New Mexico have long described — that they're related to the Indigenous people of Chaco Canyon. LiveScience · May 1, 2025
Oral histories and now DNA of Picuris Pueblo link their ancestors to Chaco Canyon A federally recognized Indigenous tribe in the U.S. for the first time has led research using DNA to show their ancestral history The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025
DOJ Files First Criminal Charges for Migrants For Entering New Military Jurisdiction at Southern Border At least 28 migrants were charged this week with after entering a 170-mile-long National Defense Area in southern New Mexico Latin Times · Apr 30, 2025
US begins prosecuting migrants for breaching ‘military zone’ near border The court filings follow a decision to designate a strip of border land in New Mexico as a ‘national defence area’. Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2025
Migrants face a novel criminal charge in new border zone in New Mexico Immigrants recently detained in southernmost New Mexico are facing a novel criminal charge of breaching a national defense area The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025
US charges migrants over entering military ‘buffer zone’ on Mexico border At least 28 people charged in federal court as civil liberties groups condemn ‘enhanced militarization’ of border lands The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025 New Mexico judge orders remedial plan to improve public education for Native American students A judge has ruled that the state of New Mexico must commission a remedial plan for K-12 education because the system hasn't adequately helped Native American students and others from low-income households
Latin Times · Apr 28, 2025 Former New Mexico Judge Admits To Destroying Evidence Related To Tren de Aragua Member Living In His House New details have emerged about the arrest of Joel Cano, the now former federal judge accused of harboring a member of Tren de Aragua gang
Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025 Gene Hackman's final autopsy reveals heartbreaking details about his health and death The Hollywood star, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa were discovered dead at their New Mexico home on February 26
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025 Ex-New Mexico judge arrested in case involving man suspected of being a Venezuelan gang member A former New Mexico judge has been arrested on a federal charge for allegedly destroying a phone belonging to a tenant who is accused of keeping guns at the property and suspected of being a member of a Venezuelan criminal gang
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025 More police videos show early days of Hackman investigation Authorities in New Mexico have released more videos related to their investigation into the deaths of 95-year-old Gene Hackman and his wife
Latin Times · Apr 25, 2025 Mexican Troops Allegedly Cross Into U.S. While Looking For Cartel Operatives, Encounter Americans Hiking Once the couple showed the soldiers a GPS locator proving they were in U.S. soil, they turned their vehicles around and headed back south
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025 New Mexico judge and wife arrested for hiding an alleged Venezuelan gang member in their house ‘There is no way in the world that I would have allowed my grandkids to have any contact with the boys if I had sensed danger,’ the ex-judge wrote
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The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025 Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America Thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for a celebration showcasing Native American and Indigenous dancers, musicians and artisans from around the world
Latin Times · Apr 23, 2025 ICE Claims 'Intellectually Disabled' Man Admitted to Entering the U.S. Illegally Before Being Detained. He Was Born in New Mexico US Customs and Border Protection reportedly detained a 19-year-old with intellectual disabilities for illegal entry into the United States despite his being a citizen, according to his family.
Latin Times · Apr 23, 2025 U.S. Troops Given Authority to Detain Migrants in New Mexico as Military Role in Southern Border Expands Further U.S. troops have been authorized to temporarily detain and search migrants within a designated area of New Mexico