The Latest Breaking News from New Mexico

Transgender cyclist Austin Killips sparks debate after winning UCI stage race

American rider Austin Killips won stage five of the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

The Edgar haircut is one more thing kids, parents disagree on

First popularized in border states such as California, New Mexico and Texas, the haircut became a viral meme on social media during the pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2023

Dust to dust? New Mexicans fight to save old adobe churches

With congregations dwindling and villages emptying out, maintaining hundreds of historic adobe churches – made with mud and straw centuries ago – is a daunting challenge across rural New Mexico

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023

Alec Baldwin resumes filming of movie Rust with gunshot scene to be ‘cut’ following Halyna Hutchins’ death

The production has moved from its original location of New Mexico to Montana and some elements will now be omitted following the fatal accident on set in October 2021

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2023

Tribes seek invitation to Rio Grande water commission

A commission that oversees how the Rio Grande is managed and shared among three Western states has adopted a recommendation that could set the stage for more involvement by Native American tribes that depend on the river

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023

The 'Rust' criminal case may be over for Alec Baldwin. The career uncertainty is not

LOS ANGELES — With the news that New Mexico prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against Alec Baldwin in the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust," the actor took a big step toward putting the tragedy and the ensuing ordeal behind him.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 21, 2023

Manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin will be dismissed

Prosecutors in New Mexico will dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film “Rust.”

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Alec Baldwin’s charges of involuntary manslaughter dismissed by prosecutors

The Hollywood actor had faced two counts of involuntary manslaughter over the shooting on the New Mexico set of the Rust movie in October 2021.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

‘Rust’ prosecutors drop charges against Alec Baldwin after questions over gun misfire

New Mexico prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the deadly “Rust” shooting, a dramatic reversal after numerous missteps by prosecutors.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 21, 2023

Criminal charges against Alec Baldwin dropped in Rust film set shooting

Baldwin was pointing a pistol at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal in 2021 when the gun went off

The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2023