National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
Alec Baldwin shooting trial: Defense grills crime scene tech over search for live ammunition
Alec Baldwin's lawyer grilled a crime scene tech over what he implied was an inadequate search for the source of live ammo that ended up in Baldwin's gun and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Alec Baldwin's lawyer grilled a crime scene tech over what he implied was an inadequate search for the source of live ammo that ended up in Baldwin's gun and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' trial begins: What to know
Alec Baldwin is about to go on trial for the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Here’s what to know and what to watch for during the trial.
Alec Baldwin is about to go on trial for the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Here’s what to know and what to watch for during the trial.
Suspected arsonist torches himself while setting ex-girlfriend's property ablaze
In a fiery twist of karma, a suspected arsonist in Albuquerque accidentally set himself on fire while allegedly torching his ex-girlfriend's property.
In a fiery twist of karma, a suspected arsonist in Albuquerque accidentally set himself on fire while allegedly torching his ex-girlfriend's property.
11-year-old boy arrested after alleged month-long crime spree
The local police chief said he was disappointed to see an 11-year-old boy arrested for crimes ranging from burglary to shooting a firearm.
The local police chief said he was disappointed to see an 11-year-old boy arrested for crimes ranging from burglary to shooting a firearm.
Mother shot during high school graduation ceremony in New Mexico
During the ceremony, 21-year-old Cristian Bencomo shot his stepmother, who was attending the high school graduation for her son.
During the ceremony, 21-year-old Cristian Bencomo shot his stepmother, who was attending the high school graduation for her son.
10-month-old New Mexico girl kidnapped after mother, another woman fatally shot
A 10-month-old girl was reported missing in New Mexico after her mother and another woman were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
A 10-month-old girl was reported missing in New Mexico after her mother and another woman were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
'Oh my God!': Video shows out-of-control truck obliterate gas pumps
Dramatic dashcam video shows a speeding truck crash through a gas station in New Mexico, sparking a blaze and sending the overhanging canopy smashing to the ground.
Dramatic dashcam video shows a speeding truck crash through a gas station in New Mexico, sparking a blaze and sending the overhanging canopy smashing to the ground.
Los Alamos, atomic bomb birthplace, braces for its most significant mission since Manhattan Project
The mission calls for modernizing the arsenal with droves of new workers producing plutonium cores — key components for nuclear weapons.
The mission calls for modernizing the arsenal with droves of new workers producing plutonium cores — key components for nuclear weapons.
Bill Richardson, former New Mexico governor and UN ambassador, dies at 75
Before he was elected governor of New Mexico in 2002, Bill Richardson was U.N. ambassador and energy secretary under President Bill Clinton and served 14 years as a congressman.
Before he was elected governor of New Mexico in 2002, Bill Richardson was U.N. ambassador and energy secretary under President Bill Clinton and served 14 years as a congressman.
Child rape suspect caught with fly undone, 6 kids in vehicle during traffic stop: video
Jeremy Guthrie faces more than a dozen sex charges after New Mexico police pulled him over for a DUI stop with six minors in the vehicle.
Jeremy Guthrie faces more than a dozen sex charges after New Mexico police pulled him over for a DUI stop with six minors in the vehicle.
Gang shooting at New Mexico motorcycle rally leaves 3 dead, 5 hurt
The annual rally drew about 20,000 bikers to the New Mexico resort town.
The annual rally drew about 20,000 bikers to the New Mexico resort town.
New Mexico gunman who killed 3, injured 6 shot randomly at cars, houses, police say
The police chief of Farmington, New Mexico, says it appears an 18-year-old man who shot and killed three people and wounded six others fired at random as he roamed the neighborhood.
The police chief of Farmington, New Mexico, says it appears an 18-year-old man who shot and killed three people and wounded six others fired at random as he roamed the neighborhood.
New Mexico store owner shoots, kills burglar tunneling through wall
The store owner says the burglary was second time he has been victimized.
The store owner says the burglary was second time he has been victimized.
Tinder trouble: Man charged with impersonating deputy on dating app
The images showed him wearing a deputy's uniform, and one image showed him carrying a loaded gun, New Mexico authorities said.
The images showed him wearing a deputy's uniform, and one image showed him carrying a loaded gun, New Mexico authorities said.
Bodycam footage shows police fatally shoot armed homeowner after responding to wrong house
"All of us – the men and women of the Farmington Police Department – recognize the severity of this incident," the police chief in New Mexico said in a statement.
"All of us – the men and women of the Farmington Police Department – recognize the severity of this incident," the police chief in New Mexico said in a statement.
New Mexico State men's basketball program suspended indefinitely after reports of hazing: chancellor
NMSU Chancellor Dan Arvizu said hazing is strictly against the school system's policy and it is "something that will not be tolerated."
NMSU Chancellor Dan Arvizu said hazing is strictly against the school system's policy and it is "something that will not be tolerated."
New Mexico State suspends men's basketball program indefinitely
The shut-down of a Division I program in midseason for reasons other than injuries or, more recently, a COVID-19 outbreak, is virtually unheard of.
The shut-down of a Division I program in midseason for reasons other than injuries or, more recently, a COVID-19 outbreak, is virtually unheard of.
New Mexico considering naming a first-in-the-nation 'state aroma,' thanks to fifth-grade class
The kids are pushing for "the aroma of green chile roasting in the fall." What do you think your state's would be?
The kids are pushing for "the aroma of green chile roasting in the fall." What do you think your state's would be?
Criminal charges filed against Alec Baldwin, weapons technician in "Rust" shooting
A Santa Fe district attorney has filed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”
A Santa Fe district attorney has filed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”