Federal agents investigating cocaine trafficking in New Mexico discovered 60 snakes—including venomous cobras, mambas, and an inland taipan—alongside half a pound of cocaine, three firearms, and $22,000 during a raid in the South Valley near Albuquerque.
The Trump administration ordered border wall construction crews to stop drilling new groundwater wells in New Mexico following concerns from ranchers that heavy pumping for concrete production during a severe drought could destroy their livestock operations.
The Trump administration ordered CBP to halt new well drilling for border wall construction in drought‑stricken New Mexico after ranchers warned groundwater extraction could devastate livestock. Contractors had drilled eight illegal wells on federal land.
New Mexico, bang khai thác dầu khí lớn thứ hai Mỹ, đối mặt thách thức quản lý nguồn thu kỷ lục 7,6 tỷ USD từ dầu mỏ năm 2024. Giới chức tranh luận giữa việc tích lũy vào quỹ đầu tư 75 tỷ USD để phát triển lâu dài hay chi tiêu trực tiếp cho các chương trình xã hội và giảm thuế, nhằm tránh "lời nguyền tài nguyên".
New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez is suing the state's CYFD after staff allegedly forced a 15-year-old American citizen into Mexico to reunite with his deported mother. Torrez seeks his return and a restraining order against similar future actions.
A bear found stranded atop a 35ft telephone pole near Gladstone, New Mexico, died from electrocution before wildlife officials could safely rescue it. A 911 operator had previously stated that tranquilizing the animal while on the pole could cause it to fall.
New Mexico's Attorney General Raúl Torrez accuses the DOJ of obstructing access to documents crucial for its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes at his Zorro Ranch. Torrez stated the delay is unreasonable and harms survivor testimony and potential prosecutions.
Over 30 New World screwworm cases, including two in dogs, have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, prompting urgent warnings. This flesh-eating parasite, returning to the U.S. after 50 years, preys on living tissue and can affect pets, livestock, and humans.
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez criticized the US Department of Justice for obstructing the state's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's activities on his Zorro Ranch. Torrez stated that despite assurances, the DOJ has not provided requested records, hindering the probe and potentially eroding evidence.
Over 30 New World screwworm cases, including two in dogs, have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. Veterinarians urge pet owners to inspect animals daily for wounds, as the flesh-eating parasite can infest warm-blooded animals and prove fatal if untreated. Sterile male fly releases are being used to combat the outbreak.
A whistleblower alleges the DEA knowingly allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills into New Mexico, including Albuquerque, to secure larger drug-trafficking busts. Officials and the state's attorney general are launching investigations into the claims, which the DEA denies.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced plans to seek billions in civil damages from the federal government after DEA agents reportedly allowed fentanyl shipments into communities for larger case building. The strategy is criticized amid a surge in state overdose deaths, prompting a criminal investigation.
The DEA has requested an internal investigation into claims that its agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills onto New Mexico streets. The move follows an AP report detailing a strategy of monitoring major drug shipments to build bigger cases, a practice criticized as a gamble with public safety.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has called for a criminal investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) after an Associated Press probe found agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach state streets, contributing to a 21% spike in overdose deaths, while pursuing larger drug cases.
The DEA allegedly allowed hundreds of thousands of illegal fentanyl pills into New Mexico between 2023-2025 to build larger drug cases, according to AP sources. Agents expressed shock at the tactic, with one stating it "100% got people killed."
DEA agents allegedly permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills onto New Mexico streets between 2023-2025, a tactic to build larger cases against traffickers. This strategy, condemned by agents as dangerous, is defended by officials as necessary for targeting "bigger fish."
The DEA faces scrutiny after an AP investigation revealed agents allegedly allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills into New Mexico communities (2023-2025) while building cases against drug trafficking networks. Critics cite public safety risks due to fentanyl's potency, while the DEA defends its actions as lawful intelligence gathering targeting major organizations.
An AP report revealed the DEA permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills in New Mexico to build federal prosecutions. Whistleblower David Howell claims the agency gambled with public safety, a charge the DEA denies, stating decisions were lawful and consistent with guidance.
DEA agents in New Mexico allegedly allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills onto streets between 2023-2025, prioritizing larger cases over immediate seizures. This tactic, described by one agent as "poisoning our community," potentially endangered lives despite Justice Department guidelines.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces is suing the Trump administration to prevent the use of 14 acres of church land for a border wall, citing potential desecration of a nearby Jesus statue and sacred site.
A medical plane crash in New Mexico that killed four people was preceded by GPS system malfunctions due to military jamming, investigators revealed. Pilots were warned about the jamming but proceeded with a visual landing approach, ultimately striking a mountainside.
A medical plane crash in New Mexico that killed four people is being investigated for potential GPS malfunction caused by military signal jamming. Pilots were reportedly warned of interference in the area.
A preliminary NTSB report indicates GPS malfunction due to military jamming contributed to a fatal medical plane crash in New Mexico on May 14. Four died, and a wildfire ignited.
Screwworm cases are increasing in the US, with 12 confirmed animal infections across Texas and New Mexico. Agricultural experts warn of serious consequences for the beef industry, while USDA urges vigilance and releases sterile flies to combat the parasite.
