Residents to protest opening of Trinity Test site
Local residents are expected to protest the opening of the Trinity Test site, seeking compensation for after effects.
Alleged Alison Krauss impersonator arrested
A woman accused of impersonating the country musician has been arrested.
Settlements in Rail Runner case approach $8 million
Taxpayers have reportedly paid approximately $8 million in settlements for damage claims against the rail service.
Cook allegedly licks cheese before serving it in sandwiches
A New Mexico woman stands accused of licking the food she was serving to parole and probation officers.
Albuquerque Mayor: Saying homeless camper shooting justified was wrong
Mayor Richard Berry remarked about the new police chief’s comments on the incident Monday.
New Mexico county clerk resigns following gay marriage ruling
A New Mexico clerk and deputy resigned from their positions following a state Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage.
Federal judge throws out Humane Society lawsuit over horsemeat production
A federal judge threw out a Humane Society lawsuit over the production of horsemeat for human consumption.
New Mexico jurors not required to speak English, says court
The New Mexico Supreme Court recently ruled in a decision linked to a case involving the dismissal of a juror with limited English speaking skills.
Actor arrested in New Mexico for drunken driving
Actor Wes Studi was arrested Friday for drunken driving.
Prisoner receives $15.5 million settlement over 22-month confinement
A neglected prisoner has been given a $15.5 million settlement after being placed in solitary confinement without explanation for 22 months.
Police handling of investigation into attorney’s death questioned
The New Mexico attorney general’s office is looking into the Albuquerque police department’s handling of an investigation into a civil rights attorney’s death.
Drunk driver files lawsuit after killing two teens in crash
A drunk driver filed a lawsuit against his friend and the restaurants that served him alcohol in connection with a 2010 crash.