New Mexico starts building an abortion clinic to serve neighboring states, train medical students
Construction is getting underway on a state-funded reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico that will cater to local residents and people who travel from neighboring states such as Texas and Oklahoma with major restrictions on abortion.
Federal judge decries discrimination against conservative group that publishes voters' information
A federal judge says New Mexico election regulators and prosecutors discriminated against a Republican-backed group in refusing access to voter registration information.
Whatโs next for Alec Baldwin after involuntary manslaughter case dismissal
A New Mexico judge has dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Fight over constitutional provisions to guard against oil, gas pollution moves ahead in New Mexico
A New Mexico judge has cleared the way for a landmark lawsuit to proceed over allegations that the state has failed to meet its constitutional obligations for protecting against oil and gas pollution.
Movie armorer appeals conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
A movie weapons armorer is appealing her conviction for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film โRust.โ.
New attorney joins prosecution team against Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting
An attorney has been added to the special prosecution team that is pursuing an involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie โRust."
What to know about the prison sentence for a movie armorer in a fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
A movie weapons armorer has received the maximum sentence of 18 months in jail for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film โRust.โ.
Gun supervisor for โRustโ movie gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set
A movie weapons supervisor has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film โRust.โ.
New trial denied for 'Rust' armorer convicted in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
A New Mexico judge rejected an effort by a movie set armorer challenging her conviction of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film โRust."
Movie armorer challenges conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
A movie set armorer is challenging her involuntary manslaughter conviction in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film โRust."
New Mexico authorities detain man in fatal shooting of state police officer
New Mexico authorities say a suspect in the shooting death of a state police officer has been captured in the Albuquerque area by sheriff's deputies.
Alec Baldwin seeks dismissal of grand jury indictment in fatal shooting of cinematographer
Defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin urged a New Mexico judge to dismiss a grand jury indictment against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie โRust.โ.
Judge schedules sentencing for movie armorer in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
A movie set armorer convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film โRustโ is scheduled to be sentenced next month.
New Mexico halts some oil-field lease sales in standoff over royalty rates in Permian Basin
New Mexicoโs State Land Office will withhold lease sales indefinitely on its most promising tracts for oil and gas development in the Permian Basin as it seeks approval by the state Legislature to increase top-tier royalty rates.
'Rust' armorer convicted of involuntary manslaughter in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on movie set
A jury has convicted a movie weapons supervisor of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film โRust.โ.
Production manager testifies about gun oversight in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin in 2021 rehearsal
Jurors in a trial over the fatal movie-set shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin have heard in courtroom testimony that a manager increased oversight of firearm safety but was only partially aware of misfires in the days leading up to it.
Negligence or scapegoating? Trial of 'Rust' armorer begins in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Prosecutors say negligence by a movie weapons supervisor in handling ammunition and weapons during the filming of the Western โRustโ contributed to actor Alec Baldwin fatally shooting a cinematographer during a rehearsal.
Jurors sworn in for trial of 'Rust' armorer in fatal 2021 shooting by Alec Baldwin
Prosecutors are pursuing accountability in the 2021 death of a cinematographer who was shot by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal for the Western movie โRust."
Bid to overhaul New Mexico oil and gas regulations clears first hurdle amid litigation
An effort to modernize state oversight of a thriving petroleum industry in the nationโs No. 2 state for oil production has advanced past its first committee vetting at the New Mexico Legislature.
Grand jury indictment against Alec Baldwin opens two paths for prosecutors
Alec Baldwin once again is facing a felony involuntary manslaughter charge after a grand jury indicted the actor in connection with the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie in New Mexico.
New Mexico considers setback requirements for oil wells near schools and day care centers
A bill to ban oil and gas production within a mile (1.6 kilometers) of schools and day care centers across New Mexico is among the first published proposals as the state Legislature prepares for a 30-day session that could bring an overhaul to fundamental oil and gas regulations.
New Mexico Supreme Court weighs whether to strike down local abortion restrictions
The New Mexico Supreme Court is weighing whether to strike down local abortion bans and restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general.
Governor wants New Mexico legislators to debate new approach to regulating assault-style weapons
New Mexico could become an early political testing ground for an unconventional proposal to make assault-style weapons less deadly.
What to know about grand jury evidence on actor Alec Baldwin and the 2021 fatal film set shooting
Prosecutors are preparing to present evidence to a grand jury against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie in New Mexico.
Prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on set of Western movie 'Rust'
Special prosecutors are seeking to recharge actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a Western movie set in New Mexico in 2021.
Bill Clinton remembers Bill Richardson as skilled, informal US diplomat: 'The bad guys liked him'
Ex-President Bill Clinton is eulogizing former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as a groundbreaking Latino politician and unorthodox master diplomat who could coax good things out of dictators and despots.
Bill Richardson is mourned in New Mexico after globe-trotting career, lies in state at Capitol
Friends and admirers of former Gov. Bill Richardson are mourning the hard-charging politician whose career spanned the globe, from mountain villages of northern New Mexico as a youthful congressman to the United Nations and a litany of countries on unofficial diplomatic missions that often helped free imprisoned Americans.
Wandering bull moose is captured in downtown Santa Fe, moved to habitat in northern New Mexico
Authorities say a wandering bull moose has been captured in downtown Santa Fe and relocated to a suitable habitat in northern New Mexico.
Vandalism damages monument to frontiersman 'Kit' Carson, who led campaigns against Native Americans
Police in New Mexicoโs capital city are investigating the partial destruction of a public monument to 19th century frontiersman Christopher โKitโ Carson.
Trial scheduled in 2024 for movie armorer in fatal shooting of cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin
A New Mexico judge has set a February 2024 start date for the trial of a movie armorer in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of a Western film.
Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement, noting weak proposed remedies
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to approve a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts, saying it fails to provide โfair and adequateโ relief to vehicle owners.
Prosecutors weigh second gun analysis in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
Prosecutors have received a second expert analysis of the revolver fired in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of a Western film in New Mexico, as they weigh whether to refile charges against the actor.
Movie weapons supervisor pleads not guilty to manslaughter in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
The woman who oversaw the use of weapons on the movie set where Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence.
Movie weapons supervisor waives preliminary hearing in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
A movie weapons supervisor has waived her right to a courtroom review of evidence on charges of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting in 2021 of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin.
No drug test for 'Rust' movie armorer in upcoming trial over fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
The former weapons supervisor on the set of the movie โRustโ wonโt have to take a drug test as she confronts charges of evidence tampering and involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin.
Witness fears industry retaliation for testimony in fatal shooting on Alec Baldwin production
Special prosecutors in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the Alec Baldwin film โRustโ are asking to shield the name of a witness from public disclosure as they pursue charges against a movie weapons specialist.
'Rust' weapons supervisor charged with dumping drugs on day of Alec Baldwin shooting
The weapons supervisor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the Alec Baldwin film โRustโ has been charged with passing drugs to someone else on the day of the shooting.
How Texasโ plan to curb school violence was knocked down by a pandemic and little oversight
Threat assessment teams were created to prevent the next school shooting. However, confusion surrounds how these teams operate and what they even do with a child exhibiting threatening behavior.
'The Righteous,' an opera set among American Southwest church communities, to premiere in 2024
The Santa Fe Opera will present the world premiere of โThe Righteousโ by composer Gregory Spears with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy K.
Kia, Hyundai settle class-action lawsuit after a rash of thefts due to security flaw
Hyundai Motor America and Kia America say they have reached a settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in vehicle thefts.
'Rust' weapons supervisor wants charges dropped in Alec Baldwin shooting
Attorneys for the weapons supervisor on the film set where Alec Baldwin shot and killed a cinematographer have asked a judge to dismiss her involuntary manslaughter charge, as Baldwinโs was last month.
In Cannes, 'Rust' is looking for buyers and Alec Baldwin has a new project
A year and a half after the fatal shooting of its cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the Alec Baldwin Western โRustโ is back on the market at the Cannes Film Festival, shopping for international buyers.
Alec Baldwin charge to be dropped in movie set shooting case
Prosecutors in New Mexico plan to drop an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film โRust.โ.
After years of little progress, Texas gun control and safety advocates see some small openings for dialogue at the Capitol
Many bills that would limit access to firearms or ammunition likely wonโt become law anytime soon. But people who advocate at the Texas Capitol see emerging signs that thereโs appetite for finding some middle ground.
Lawsuit: Guards beat, taunt inmate with, 'You can't breathe'
An advocacy group for prisonersโ rights has filed a civil rights lawsuit against corrections officers who allegedly ignored requirements that they videotape a prison-cell encounter with an inmate, who says he was sexually abused, beaten without provocation and taunted with words that evoked the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of police.
Special prosecutors appointed in Baldwin set shooting case
Santa Feโs district attorney has appointed two veteran New Mexico lawyers to serve as the new special prosecutors in the manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin over the fatal โRustโ film set shooting.
Judge: District attorney can't be co-counsel in Baldwin case
A New Mexico judge says Santa Feโs district attorney shouldnโt serve as co-counsel in the manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons supervisor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a 2021 movie rehearsal.
Workplace-safety sanction finalized in Alec Baldwin shooting
No one is objecting to a settlement agreement to resolve allegations of workplace safety violations in the 2021 shooting death of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of a Western movie.
Special prosecutor steps down in case against Alec Baldwin
A special prosecutor who doubles as a state legislator is stepping down from her role in the manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin in the death of a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set.
DA stands by prosecutor in Alec Baldwin set-shooting case
A district attorney in Santa Fe is fighting back against efforts to disqualify a special prosecutor pursuing manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set.
Texas high school shooting survivor auditions on โAmerican Idol,โ brings judges to tears
An emotional audition on โAmerican Idolโ by a survivor of a Texas high school shooting prompted tears from the judges and criticism of the countryโs response to gun violence.
WATCH LIVE: State Sen. Roland Gutierrez introduces gun safety legislation alongside Uvalde, Santa Fe families
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez will introduce new comprehensive, common-sense gun safety legislation alongside other state senators and surviving families from the Uvalde and Santa Fe school shootings.
Slain cinematographer's Ukrainian relatives sue Alec Baldwin
Ukrainian relatives of a slain cinematographer are seeking damages in her death from actor Alec Baldwin in connection with a fatal shooting on the set of a Western movie.
Alec Baldwin wants prosecutor in on-set death case dropped
Defense attorneys for actor Alec Baldwin are seeking to disqualify the special prosecutor in the case against him stemming from the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set.
Prosecutors seek justice in Baldwin case, regardless of fame
Prosecutors vow to file two manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons supervisor in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie.
Prosecutors weigh options in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
A Santa Fe district attorney is prepared to announce whether to press charges in the fatal 2021 film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on the set of the Western movie โRust.โ.
Lawsuit settled, film may resume after Alec Baldwin shooting
A sheriffโs department has submitted its investigative findings to prosecutors in the death of a cinematographer shot and killed by Alec Baldwin on a film set in New Mexico in October 2021.
Prosecutors take charge of probe into Baldwin shooting
A sheriffโs department has submitted its investigative findings to prosecutors in the death of a cinematographer shot and killed by Alec Baldwin on a film set in New Mexico in October 2021.
What laws did Texas pass to make schools safer after the Santa Fe massacre? KSAT Explains
More than a dozen laws were passed in 2019 focused on school safety after the Santa Fe school shooting. KSAT Explains what is in those laws and what other measures state officials have taken since the laws were enacted.
60 curators, 1 show: Native Americans pick favorite pottery
Native American artists, political leaders and storytellers are the final arbiters of taste and style for a traveling exhibition of pottery from the Pueblo Indian region of the Southwestern U.S. They've plucked their favorite pieces from institutional collections in New Mexico and New York that didnโt always defer to Indigenous perspectives.
Doctors urge access to psychedelic therapies in New Mexico
Physicians and researchers are urging New Mexico legislators to allow the use of psychedelic mushrooms in mental health therapy aimed at overcoming depression, anxiety, psychological trauma and alcoholism.
She survived the Santa Fe shooting, then visited Uvalde to comfort the newest members of a growing circle linked by tragedy
Wounded in the Santa Fe High School shooting, Flo Rice has found an online community of mass shooting survivors who help each other cope and heal. Uvalde residents are starting to join them.
Kyle Rittenhouse now says heโs going to Blinn College, after Texas A&M said heโs not a student
Rittenhouse corrected himself on Monday saying he was attending the Brenham-based community college. Over the weekend, he made a splash when Texas A&M refuted his claim he was an incoming Aggie.
Confronted with mass shootings, Texas Republicans have repeatedly loosened gun laws
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republican leaders signaled an openness to some gun restrictions after recent mass shootings. But in the last several years, lawmakers have eased gun laws, most notably by passing a permitless carry bill last year.
Film producers defend safety in Alec Baldwin shooting
A film production company is contesting sanctions by New Mexico officials for alleged workplace safety violations on the set of โRust,โ where actor and producer Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer in October.
New Mexico fines film company over Alec Baldwin shooting
New Mexico workplace safety regulators say they have issued the maximum possible fine against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October by actor and producer Alec Baldwin.
Joni Mitchell, Amy Tan, N. Scott Momaday join arts academy
Joni Mitchell has received honorary membership in the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the century old institution where general inductees have ranged from Henry James and Georgia OโKeeffe to Sonny Rollins and Jasper Johns.
New Mexico seeks to protect judges from threats, doxxing
New Mexico legislators are considering new criminal penalties aimed at protecting state and local judges and their immediate families from threats and the malicious sharing of home addresses and other personal information.
'Rust' death sparks New Mexico gun safety bill for actors
A Republican New Mexico legislator wants movie actors and other film-set professionals to undergo state-sponsored gun-safety training after the death last year of a cinematographer from a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin.
New Mexico asks Guard to sub for sick teachers amid omicron
New Mexico is asking National Guard troops and state bureaucrats to volunteer to serve as substitute teachers as preschools and K-12 public schools struggle to keep classrooms open amid surging COVID-19 infections.
Judge OKs regulators' subpoena for 'Rust' assistant director
A judge has decided that the assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin a prop gun that killed a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set must make himself available for an interview with state workplace safety regulators.
Crew member sues Alec Baldwin, others over 'Rust' shooting
Authorities are pursuing new leads on possible sources of live ammunition involved in actor Alec Baldwinโs fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the New Mexico set of a western movie.
Investigators track ammunition in fatal film set shooting
Authorities are pursuing new leads on possible sources of live ammunition involved in actor Alec Baldwinโs fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the New Mexico set of a western movie.
'Rust' film armorer says someone may have put bullet in gun
The woman in charge of weapons on the movie set where actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins said Wednesday night that she had inspected the gun Baldwin shot but doesnโt know how a live bullet ended up inside.
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'Rust' assistant director hopes for film industry changes
The assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin the gun that killed a cinematographer says he hopes the tragedy prompts the film industry to โreevaluate its values and practicesโ to ensure no one is harmed again.
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'Rust' armorer attorneys blame producers for 'unsafe' set
Attorneys for Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who was in charge of weapons on the movie set where Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, say she doesnโt know where the live rounds found there came from, and blamed producers for unsafe working conditions.
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Baldwin shooting highlights risks of rushed film production
The fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on a movie set has put a microscope on an often-unseen corner of the film industry where critics say the pursuit of profit can lead to unsafe working conditions.
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How it happened: Inside movie set where Baldwin's gun fired
Accounts and images from court documents, interviews and social media postings have revealed much of what happened when actor Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on an Old West movie set in New Mexico.
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Stars stunned by 'mismanaged set' in fatal prop-gun shooting
Hollywood professionals say theyโre baffled by the circumstances of the New Mexico movie-set shooting that left a cinematographer dead, adding that production crews have stepped up safety measures.
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Crew member who gave Baldwin gun subject of prior complaint
A crew member says she has raised safety concerns in the past about the assistant director who authorities say unwittingly handed actor Alec Baldwin the prop gun that killed a cinematographer on a film set.
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After 'Rust' shooting, a look at other notable set accidents
The shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the set of the Alec Baldwin movie โRustโ is a reminder of the dangers that can exist on film and television sets.
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Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting
Hours before actor Alec Baldwin fired a fatal gunshot from a prop gun that he had been told was safe, seven camera crew members for the movie he was filming walked off the job to protest conditions and production issues that included safety concerns.
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Alec Baldwin speaks out a day after firing prop gun that killed cinematographer on movie set
Court records show that an assistant director unwittingly handed Alec Baldwin a loaded weapon and told him it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer.
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US agency offers $307 million for rural water projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be issuing $307 million in grants and low-interest loans to modernize rural water infrastructure across 34 states and the territory of Puerto Rico.