Shiprock Man Convicted of Federal Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping Charges
A federal jury convicted Keanu Lee of sexually abusing two minors and kidnapping and seriously injuring one of them.
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7 reportsZachary Babitz Sentenced to Life Plus 26 Years for 2024 Crime Spree
A federal court sentenced Zachary Babitz to life plus 26 years in prison for a series of armed robberies and carjackings in New Mexico, including a fatal shooting.
Six Convicted or Plead Guilty in New Mexico Crude Oil Theft Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors announced that six men have been convicted or pleaded guilty for their roles in a scheme to steal crude oil from a New Mexico pipeline and sell it in Texas.
Las Cruces Brothers Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
Two brothers from Las Cruces, New Mexico, were sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
Severe Weather
1 reportTropical Storm Warning Remains in Effect for Coastal Waters from High Island to Freeport TX
The National Weather Service has extended the Tropical Storm Warning for Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM, now in effect until 9 AM CDT Wednesday.
Plane Crashes
5 reportsNTSB preliminary report links military GPS jamming to fatal New Mexico medevac crash
Four people were killed when a twin-engine King Air struck the Capitan Mountains near Ruidoso, New Mexico, after the crew reported losing GPS during a scheduled U.S. military jamming exercise; investigators have not determined a cause.
Four Killed in Beech C90 Crash Near Lincoln, New Mexico
The accident record lists four people on board and four fatalities in the 14 May 2026 crash; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and the cause has not been determined.
NTSB Investigating Fatal Beech M35 Crash Near Des Moines, New Mexico
Two people were killed when a single-engine Beech M35 was destroyed near Des Moines, New Mexico, on August 14, 2025; the cause has not been determined.
Two Killed in AA-1A Crash Near High Rolls, New Mexico
The accident record lists two people on board and two fatalities in the November 26 crash of a single-engine American Aviation AA-1A; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
Wildfires
5 reportsOld 66 Wildfire Grows to 3,668 Acres in New Mexico
The Old 66 wildfire in New Mexico has expanded to 3,668 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
New Mexico Wildfire '4V' Grows to 1,000 Acres, 50% Contained
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the fire has expanded to 1,000 acres and is 50% contained.
Rabbit Ear East Wildfire Burns 1,000 Acres in New Mexico
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the Rabbit Ear East fire has burned 1,000 acres in New Mexico as of August 23, 2026.
Frijoles Wildfire Reaches 31 Percent Containment in New Mexico
Firefighters have established control lines around 31 percent of the Frijoles wildfire in New Mexico.
Disaster Declarations
7 reportsValencia County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
FEMA has declared a fire management assistance declaration for Valencia County, New Mexico, covering the Cotton 2 Fire.
Valencia County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for Valencia County, New Mexico, covering the Desert Willow Fire Complex.
Fire Management Assistance Declared for Grant County
FEMA authorizes federal funds for public infrastructure repair in Grant County, New Mexico, for the Trout Fire; no household grants are included.
Valencia County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for Valencia County, New Mexico, covering the Rio Grande Fire.