New Mexico

New Mexico January 12

Former Navy SEAL convicted for trying to harm police with explosives during California 'No Kings' protests

Former Navy SEAL convicted of transporting explosives with the intent to harm law enforcement officers at California "No Kings" protests.

Donald Trump January 10

Soros-backed Dem reveals he and coalition of anti-Trump AGs met 'daily' to strategize lawsuits

A coalition of anti-Trump state attorneys general met “daily" during 2025 to brainstorm and organize ways to foil the admin, according to a Soros-backed New Mexico attorney general.

Gubernatorial January 6

Scoop: Republican energy veteran launches bid for governor, vowing to flip blue-state New Mexico

Republican Jim Ellison launches his 2026 New Mexico governor campaign, warning electric rates could double under policies mirroring California's approach.

New Mexico December 10

Mayor Tim Keller defeats law-and-order challenger to secure third term as Albuquerque mayor

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller won re-election in a runoff against former sheriff Darren White, securing a third term to lead New Mexico's largest city.

New Mexico December 9

Albuquerque voters to decide mayoral runoff as law-and-order challenger takes on incumbent in blue city

Crime and homelessness take center stage as Albuquerque voters choose between incumbent Mayor Tim Keller and challenger former Sheriff Darren White in a runoff election.

Donald Trump December 3

New Mexico man jailed for threatening Trump on social media

Tyler Leveque was sentenced to roughly 10 months in federal prison for using social media to issue violent threats against President Trump.

Justice Department December 2

DOJ sues six states for refusing to turn over voter registration rolls, warns ‘open defiance’ of federal law

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal lawsuits against six states that failed to comply with voter roll transparency requirements under federal election laws.

New Mexico November 2

New Mexico man allegedly kills mother, stores dismembered remains in home freezer for weeks: Report

Albuquerque man arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his 69-year-old mother, hiding remains in freezer. Leroy Vallejos charged with first-degree murder.

Pennsylvania September 10

Democrats splinter on Trump’s immigration crackdown as GOP unites

Pennsylvania state Rep. Abigail Salisbury introduces legislation to ban state police cooperation with ICE while New Mexico Rep. Gabe Vasquez calls for bipartisan immigration reform.

Health August 29

Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping

A 43-year-old New Mexico man contracted the plague while camping in Rio Arriba County and has recovered after hospitalization, state health officials report.