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Alec Baldwin to face involuntary manslaughter trial in July after judge rejects multiple efforts to dismiss charges
Alex Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial is on track to take place this July despite continued efforts by his lawyers to have the charge dismissed.
Maniac accused of killing dad, brother with hammer thought family was downloading child porn on his email, putting poop in his food: cops
"I just murdered my brother and father," he told police.
New Mexico wildfires damage over 1,400 structures as blazes rage and residents flee
Wildfires threatening towns and villages in south-central New Mexico continued to grow Wednesday, leaving a trail of damage and forcing thousands of residents to flee.
Alec Baldwin fired blank at crew member before fatal 'Rust' shooting: prosecutors
Alec Baldwin once fired a blank at a crew member on the set of "Rust," prosecutors alleged, as they accused the actor of being reckless with guns while filming.
‘Extreme’ wildfire behavior forces evacuation of entire New Mexico town
Residents of an entire New Mexico town were told to flee Monday evening after a wildfire exploded in size and spread, impacting hundreds of structures and prompting a state of...
Wannabe arsonist sets himself on fire as he tries to torch ex-girlfriend's house: video
The suspect, Artemio Sanchez-Ortega, set himself on fire when he tried to torch his ex's home — with her and her kids inside.
Tween terror: Cops nab 'very dangerous' boy, 11, after violent crime spree including burglary, shooting
An 11-year-old pint-sized perp from hell terrorized Albuquerque for weeks, netting himself a rap sheet already worthy of a career criminal with charges including shootings, burglaries and auto theft, cops...
Gunman shoots stepmom, tries to stomp her after she tries to hug him at charter school graduation: 'It's a bad dream'
Cristian Bencomo, 21, is charged with shooting his stepmother after she tried to hug him at a middle school graduation in New Mexico last week, according to police and reports.
Couple granted $1.2M prize, 3 wishes for finding 'genie lamp' in elaborate, months-long treasure hunt
It was the first-ever competition held by the company, offering the winner the choice of $1 million cash or three wishes worth $1.2 million, Dirk Gibson, the founder of Treasure...
Abducted infant found alive following New Mexico shooting that left mom dead, 5-year-old injured
Ten-month-old Eleia Maria Torres was found alive after police discovered the body of her mother, Samantha "Harley" Cisneros, and her five-year-old step-sister shot in the head at New Mexico's Ned...
Hero grandma shoots burglar who interrupted Taylor Swift movie night with granddaughter – and then tended to perp's wound
“Get back. Get back. I have a gun. Get back. Get back."
'Lewd' drag queen performance at New Mexico high school senior prom has parents outraged
A viral video from Atrisco Heritage Academy High School's senior prom showed the drag artist -- identified by local outlets as Mythica Sahreen -- dancing as dozens of teenagers watched...
Mother of 'Rust' cinematographer Halyna Hutchins tells court her life is 'ruined' after shooting death
Tragic "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' mother claimed "her death ruined my entire life" in court Monday.
Sobbing 'Rust' armorer given maximum sentence in fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins
“Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sobbed Monday as she was sentenced to 18 months in prison over the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins, whose mother told the court “time does not...
Migrants caught hiding at New Mexico middle school near border for second time in a week
A New Mexico middle school was put on lockdown twice late last month when a band of migrants trying to evade border agents were found hiding on campus. In the...
Cop on horseback hunts down shoplifter across New Mexico street in only one minute: video
A thief tried to outrun a New Mexico mounted officer -- but quickly realized he didn't have the horsepower.
Actor Gene Hackman, 94, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 62, seen on first public outing together in 21 years
The "French Connection" actor and Arakawa enjoyed an early dinner at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Santa Fe, N.M., on Thursday.
Afghan refugee accused of killing 3 Muslim men in NM found guilty of murder in first trial
Muhammad Syed -- who used an AK-47-style military rifle to shoot one man at least nine times -- is awaiting two more murder trials.
Alec Baldwin declares 'enough is enough,' asks judge to dismiss charges in 'Rust' shooting — after armorer found guilty
Actor Alec Baldwin's lawyers on Thursday asked a judge to dismiss manslaughter charges against him for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of the Western movie...
New Mexico mom moves to Missouri after school installs 'gender-inclusive closets': 'Enough is enough'
Rachael Hein made the bold move to relocate her family from New Mexico to Missouri after learning about a local high school’s gender-inclusive "closet" and other controversial ideas.