Jul 12 Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case after dispute over evidence By Morgan Lee, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press A New Mexico judge on Friday brought a sudden and stunning end to the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin, dismissing it in the middle of the actor's trial and saying it cannot be filed again. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch 6:55 Groundbreaking fashion show spotlights work of Indigenous designers By Megan Thompson A first in the fashion world is putting a burgeoning sector on the map. A fashion show in Santa Fe, New Mexico, featured clothing created by Indigenous designers from the U.S. and Canada. Special correspondent Megan Thompson had a front-row… Continue watching
Jul 10 Prosecution and defense give opening statements to jury at Alec Baldwin’s trial By Morgan Lee, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jul 08 Judge rules Alec Baldwin’s co-producer role not relevant in ‘Rust’ shooting case By Morgan Lee, Associated Press 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.”… Continue reading
Jun 25 Ruidoso residents begin returning as teams search for 29 people missing after wildfire By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press As residents return to a fire-ravaged village in the mountains of southern New Mexico, the mayor warns that some areas are off limits as search and rescue teams go house to house along the hardest-hit streets. Continue reading
Jun 23 FBI offers up to $10,000 reward for information about cause of deadly New Mexico wildfires By Associated Press Federal authorities offered a reward for information about those responsible for igniting a pair of New Mexico wildfires that killed two people and destroyed hundreds of homes in the past week. Continue reading
Jun 21 Supreme Court rejects settlement in water dispute between parched New Mexico and Texas By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The 5-4 decision rebuffs an agreement that had come recommended by a federal judge overseeing the case over how New Mexico, Texas and Colorado must share water from the Rio Grande. Continue reading
Jun 20 Biden declares New Mexico wildfires a major disaster, freeing up resources and federal aid By Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 7:06 New Mexico’s ‘Earthships’ offer unique model for living off the grid By Megan Thompson This summer’s extreme heat and the demand for air conditioning are putting a big strain on the electricity grid in many parts of the nation. But for more than 40 years, a pioneering architect in New Mexico has been building… Continue watching
Jun 19 Thousands flee New Mexico wildfire, at least 1 dead, governor’s office says By Morgan Lee, Associated Press 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. Continue reading