Nation Jul 10 Prosecution and defense give opening statements to jury at Alec Baldwin’s trial A defense attorney told jurors Wednesday that the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was an “unspeakable tragedy” but that “Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, acting.” Special prosecutor Erlinda Ocampo Johnson said that before the shooting, Baldwin…
Arts Jul 09 Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial for fatal film shooting begins jury selection Jurors will be tasked with deciding whether Baldwin committed a felony when a gun he was pointing at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal for the film "Rust" went off and killed her in 2021.
Nation Jul 08 Judge rules Alec Baldwin’s co-producer role not relevant in ‘Rust’ shooting case A judge ruled Alec Baldwin’s role as co-producer isn’t relevant to the involuntary manslaughter trial over a fatal shooting on the set of “Rust.”…
Politics Jun 20 Biden declares New Mexico wildfires a major disaster, freeing up resources and federal aid President Joe Biden on Thursday issued a disaster declaration for parts of southern New Mexico, freeing up funding and more resources as crews worked, under the threat of flooding and lightning, to battle a pair of deadly wildfires that have…
Nation Jun 19 Wildfires continue to blaze in New Mexico village, but cooler temps and rain could help corral wildfire Air tankers dropped water and red retardant on Wednesday on a pair of growing fires in mountainous New Mexico.
Nation Jun 19 Thousands flee New Mexico wildfire, at least 1 dead, governor’s office says Thousands of southern New Mexico residents fled a mountainous village as a wind-whipped wildfire tore through homes and other buildings, and killed at least one person.
Politics May 02 Arizona’s Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall.
Arts Apr 15 ‘Rust’ gun supervisor sentenced to 18 months in prison over fatal shooting on movie set A movie weapons supervisor has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust.”…
Politics Apr 10 Arizona’s Supreme Court reinstated a near-total abortion ban enacted in 1864. Here’s what you should know The law predating Arizona's statehood provides no exceptions for rape or incest and allows abortions only if the mother's life is in jeopardy.
Politics Mar 18 Supreme Court rejects appeal from New Mexico official barred from office for Jan. 6 participation The court’s order Monday means Republican former Otero County commissioner Couy Griffin remains disqualified from public office under a constitutional provision designed to prevent ex-Confederates from serving in government after the Civil War.