Aug 26 WATCH: Duffy threatens funding penalties for 3 states if English language rules for truckers aren't enforced By Josh Funk, Associated Press California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday. Continue reading
Jul 10 As many as 200 homes damaged as officials survey aftermath of deadly New Mexico flood By Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, Roberto E. Rosales, Associated Press Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was among the officials who took an aerial tour of Ruidoso and the surrounding area as they looked to bolster their case for more federal assistance for the community, which has been battered over the past… Continue reading
Jun 30 Watch 9:42 Operation Not Forgotten dedicates FBI agents to cold cases as Native families seek answers By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson For decades, Native Americans and Alaskan Natives have experienced disproportionately high rates of murder, rape and other violent crimes. Experts say it's an outcome of generational trauma and systemic abuse. Stephanie Sy reports from New Mexico, where a lack of… Continue watching
Jun 30 Watch 7:58 The power of stories helps young people overcome differences By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Colum McCann's Narrative 4 organization is bringing the power of story to students in a time of division. The project helps young people around the world share their stories and bridge divides in politics and culture. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey… Continue watching
Jun 17 Fast-moving brush fire on Hawaii's Maui island forces evacuation of about 50 people. No structures have burned By Audrey McAvoy, Kathy McCormack, Mark Thiessen, Associated Press Officials said the fire was 85% contained as of Monday morning. Continue reading
May 14 20 states sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal transportation and disaster-relief funds By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Democratic attorneys general say the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds unless states agree to certain immigration enforcement actions. Continue reading
Apr 16 Service members deployed to southern border killed in vehicle accident By Tara Copp, Associated Press Two service members deployed to the U.S. Southern border were killed and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Continue reading
Mar 22 Police say 3 killed, 14 injured in shooting at park in Las Cruces, New Mexico By Associated Press At least three people were killed and 14 others were injured in a mass shooting at a park in the desert city of Las Cruces, New Mexico, police said Saturday. Continue reading
Mar 07 Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife died of hantavirus, authorities say By Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, Lisa Baumann, Associated Press Both deaths were ruled to be from natural causes, chief medical examiner Dr. Heather Jarrell said alongside state fire and health officials at a news conference. Continue reading
Feb 28 Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says By Susan Montoya Bryan, Jacques Billeaud, John Seewer, Associated Press Preliminary autopsy results didn’t determine how Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife died at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but did rule out that they were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, the sheriff leading the investigation said Friday. Continue reading