The Latest Breaking News from New Mexico

Alec Baldwin and weapons handler to be charged with manslaughter in deadly ‘Rust’ shooting

New Mexico prosecutors said they are filing felony criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin and the armorer of the low-budget Western “Rust,” following the fatal shooting of the film’s cinematographer.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2023

Alec Baldwin shot a woman on set. He’s now facing involuntary manslaughter charges. What changed?

Nearly 15 months after the fatal shooting, investigators announced criminal charges over the on set fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Bevan Hurley explains the complicated case

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Where in the Constitution does it say people must live in fear of powerful weapons?

A New Mexico case was just another example of firearms being used in a way that could quell free and open debate. Unfortunately, sheriffs from about 80 Illinois counties have said they won’t enforce the assault weapons ban. That invites unnecessary tragedy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023

Criminal charges expected this week in 'Rust' shooting: What to know

New Mexico prosecutors are expected to bring criminal charges as early as this week in the accidental deadly shooting by Alec Baldwin of a cinematographer on the set of "Rust," a low-budget western movie.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 18, 2023

Changing the Playing Field

Proposed legislation would dramatically change New Mexico’s principal oil and gas law.

Capital & Main · Jan 18, 2023

Republican ex-candidate’s arrest over shootings stokes political violence fears

Solomon Pena, an election denier in New Mexico, took part in shootings at the homes of at least four Democrats, officials say

The Guardian - US · Jan 18, 2023

Violence looms over New Mexico Legislature as work begins

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for new gun control laws and greater accountability for firearm manufacturers while denouncing recent drive-by shootings against politicians in Albuquerque and what she called a national scourge of violence

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

A failed candidate called himself the ‘Maga king’. Now police say he’s ‘mastermind’ behind shootings targeting political rivals

Solomon Peña had stewed in Donald Trump’s election conspiracies for years. After losing his New Mexico state legislature race last November, he allegedly contracted four gunmen to target the homes of his Democratic rivals, Bevan Hurley writes

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

What we know about shootings at New Mexico Democrats’ homes after ex-GOP candidate arrest

Albuquerque police said Monday they arrested Solomon Peña, a Republican candidate who lost two previous state House elections, in connection with some of the attacks.

Axios · Jan 17, 2023

Ex-GOP candidate charged in shootings at lawmakers' homes

A failed Republican candidate who authorities say was angry over his defeat in November and made baseless claims that the election was rigged has been charged in a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico’s largest city

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023