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Arrest warrant issued for man accused of child sexual abuse

Jude Madrid faces 16 counts after NMSP investigation that included interviews, DNA testing and a phone examination

Thune, Schumer face questions about Senate leadership in aftermath of elections

Senators from both parties returned to Washington on Monday with questions about the future of their leadership after last week's election decisively gave Democrats a significant new majority.

Albuquerque city officials rescue 100 neglected cats from a broken-down school bus

The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department rescued 100 cats from a disabled school bus on October 28.

Trial for Charlie Kirk accused killer set for summer 2028

Charlie Kirk’s accused killer will not go to trial until 2028, a timeline the Kirk family called a "painful" delay.

Trump '100%' backs bill to make data centers pay more, potentially lowering electricity costs

President Trump says the White House is "100% behind" a bipartisan bill that could reduce electricity bills by requiring data centers to pay more for energy infrastructure.

Tribal leaders fight Bipartisan Affordability and Jobs Act ahead of tonight's vote

Pueblo leaders and New Mexico lawmakers warn the proposed energy permitting legislation threatens cultural sites and undermines historic tribal protections.

WNMU solves university museum burglary, recovers stolen artifacts

AI-generated political ads spiked in 2026, but campaigns still prioritized other means of messaging

For two election cycles, misinformation and election experts have wondered: Will content generated with artificial intelligence dominate races and mislead voters?

Trump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily 'effectively over'

President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran "militarily is effectively over."

FBI investigates 'suspected homicide' aboard cruise ship out of Texas

The FBI is investigating a "suspected homicide" after a cruise ship out of Texas turned back to port following authorities being alerted to a "guest incident." Here's what we know

Judge denies three key motions in Lindsay Clancy case, clearing path for decision about second trial

Judge denies three key motions in the Lindsay Clancy case, moving the accused mother closer to a possible second trial. Here's what to know

Nvidia shares fall after report of CEO investigation

Nvidia shares fell after reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort.

FDA adds warning about rare vision loss to popular GLP-1s

The FDA will now require makers of GLP-1s like Ozempic and Zepbound to add a warning about a rare condition causing vision loss to the drugs' labels.

Senate's first major action since midterms: Weighing sweeping energy legislation

The Senate on Monday is set to take up bipartisan legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for data centers and other infrastructure projects.

Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend to resume

The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas for now.

Justin Timberlake makes runway appearance with niece for Down syndrome fundraising event

Justin Timberlake made an appearance on Saturday with his 9-year-old niece and his two sons for a Global Down Syndrome Foundation runway event in Denver.

Another shake-up at DC Studios: Gunn and Safran out as Skydance appoints Marvel vet Latchman

Superman, Batman and the rest of the DC heroes are getting a new boss, yet again. James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chief executives after four years of leading DC Studios.

Secret Service investigating crash near White House, two men arrested

The White House went into lockdown after a car crash and a barricade breach led to two arrests and precautionary measures.

Rep. Thomas Massie forcing vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth impeachment

Rep. Thomas Massie is moving to force a vote on articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Rochelle Fleming, lead singer of '70s disco and soul group First Choice, dies

Rochelle Fleming, the power vocalist who was the lead singer of the R&B and disco girl group First Choice, has died.

Cruise ship staffer reportedly treads water in the ocean for nine hours before being rescued

Two fishermen have rescued a man thought to have been treading water off the coast of California for nine hours after falling from a cruise ship.

Reports: At least 19 runners hospitalized with 'mystery illness' during half-marathon

At least 19 people are recovering after multiple reports said they came down with a mystery illness during a half-marathon in California.

College Football Playoff doubles up, expands to 24 teams beginning next season

The College Football Playoff will double in size to 24 teams beginning next year, bringing an end to a three-decade era of conference title games that used to be among the season's main events.

Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters

In his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterms, Trump said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats in the new Congress.

'I'm scared': Florida high school student swims through chest-deep floodwaters after bus drop-off

A Florida high school student swam through chest-deep floodwaters after being dropped off by his school bus, sparking concern from his father.

South African police arrest 9 foreigners for trying to join Russia-Ukraine war

Nine foreign nationals suspected of violating South African mercenary laws by trying to travel from South Africa to Russia to fight in the war between Russia and Ukraine have been arrested, police said Monday.

Ole Miss investigates video showing women making racist gestures outside student apartment

The University of Mississippi is investigating a video that appears to show two women making monkey gestures and noises outside of a student's apartment.

Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades, citing official pressure

Novaya Gazeta, Russia's most celebrated independent newspaper, closed its Moscow offices Monday, citing relentless pressure from government officials.

La Plata County flooding Disaster Survivor Portal

La Plata County, Colorado is now asking residents to report damage after the recent flooding.

Russell Brand to spend 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.

Nvidia shares drop after co. investigates whether CEO was 'target of a foreign intelligence effort'

Shares of Nvidia are sliding before the market open on Monday as the chip company announced an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.”

New Mexico evaluates 92-mile highway corridor for future Interstate 27

New Mexico transportation officials are studying a 92-mile U.S. 64/U.S. 87 corridor for potential Interstate 27 improvements connecting Raton with the Texas state line

Thanksgiving package giveaway in Albuquerque

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is helping families in Albuquerque prepare for Thanksgiving by giving away mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and other items, along with a gift card

Buy Now, Pay Later loans expand to everyday expenses but carry risks

Buy now, pay later loans are being used for groceries, rent, and utility bills, but experts warn they can lead to financial challenges if payments are not carefully managed

Sealing home gaps can help lower winter energy bills

Central New Mexico Housing Corporation offers free weatherization services to eligible households in northern and central New Mexico

Pope visits struggling Argentine home for people with disabilities to press economic message

Pope Leo XIV doubled down Monday on his call for Argentina to look out for the weakest and most vulnerable as he visited a home for people with disabilities in a symbolically powerful rebuke of President Javier Milei’s austerity measures.

Chilly morning with a little patchy fog gives way to a sunny and very pleasant fall afternoon.

Waiting until the weekend before the next chance of rain and mountain snow arrives.

VIDEO: Pilot rescued after emergency landing, marks third aviation incident in Florida within days

A plane made an emergency landing in Estero Bay Sunday, the third aviation incident in Southwest Florida in a week.

Tomasita's Albuquerque set to reopen weeks after roof fire

What is the 'Protect College Sports Act' and why does it face an uphill battle in the House?

A bipartisan Senate bill addressing college athlete payments and Olympic sports protections faces opposition in the House during Congress's lame-duck session.

Russell Brand faces significant prison term for rape and sexual assaults

Russell Brand faces a reckoning Monday for sexual abuse that occurred just offstage from a public life built around boasts of his erotic exploits.

New data shows US crime is down across the board

Property crime rates fell nearly 20%, and violent crime was down about 10% from 2024 to 2025, per the latest data from the National Crime Victimization Survey.

Joe Biden to limit memoir promotion tour, says cancer 'slows me down'

Former President Joe Biden announced he will need to limit promotional events for his upcoming memoir release as he continues treatment for prostate cancer.

US-led peace talks for Russia and Ukraine will look at security guarantees for both sides

For the first time since February, Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators are scheduled to hold talks on ending the full-scale war that is nearing the five-year mark, with security guarantee stopping the agenda.

China dismisses a spy plot claim involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as smear campaign

China denied on Monday there was a spy plot attempt to ensnare Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling the spying allegations unsubstantiated and a smear campaign against Beijing.

Police: Gunman who killed at least 6 people in Polish city square dies in hospital

The 24-year-old with far-right views who killed six people and wounded 15 others in a shooting in a Polish city square died in the hospital Monday, police said.

Deportation flight of Iranians from US scuttled at last minute, attorney says

A deportation flight carrying Iranian nationals was scuttled at the last minute, according to an attorney for detainees on board.

NASA awards $10B in contracts for Moon Base cargo, nuclear rover

NASA is expanding its Moon Base push with new cargo contracts and a nuclear-powered rover built from spare Mars rover hardware.

Investigation underway after 2 skydivers die when parachutes become entangled midair in California

Two experienced skydivers died after colliding about 150 feet above the ground during an organized event in Southern California. Here's what we know

WATCH: Artemis III crew talks at NASA's Max Power' air show, says 'Our team is ready'

'Our team is ready' | NASA says the Artemis III rocket is fully stacked, and astronauts are preparing for a summer launch. The crew calls the mission a huge honor. Here's what the crew had to say

NTSB completes investigation of areas outside Florida jet crash excavation site, finds plane parts

NTSB crews have completed searches outside the crash site and sent some recovered parts to Washington for analysis

Highs slightly above normal this week

Rain holds off for most of New Mexico until next weekend

President Trump says he was 'just kidding' about making UFC CEO Dana White his press secretary

President Trump says he was only "kidding" about offering UFC boss Dana White the White House press secretary job, but the UFC boss still plans a White House visit Monday. Here's what to know

New Mexico DOT advances I-25 Improved Project, completion expected spring 2027

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is progressing on the I-25 Improved Project, after crews installed more bridge beams over the weekend.

Coin flip settles a tie in a northern Kentucky election

A Kentucky election for magistrate ended in a 91-91 tie — then officials settled it with a coin flip.

Expecting a new grandchild? Here’s why you may want to see your doctor before their birth

Having a new grandbaby? With respiratory viruses and measles circulating, doctors say grandparents, caretakers, and other families should check if these vaccines are up to date before the first visit

A shooting in the Polish city of Krakow killed 6 people. Here's what to know

​Here is what we know about a shooting that killed 6 and injured more than a dozen others, marking a grim first in modern-day Poland

Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors

Learning an ancestral language can help families reconnect with their roots — and you don't need to be anywhere close to perfect to start.

1 airlifted after rear-end collision on highway near Dixon

New Mexico State Police came upon the accident around 10 a.m. A backseat passenger sustained serious injuries.

Kyle Larson becomes first back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series champion since 2010

Kyle Larson is now a three-time NASCAR champion, joining a list that includes seven-time champs Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson.

After 70 years without a grocery store, neighbors build their own

What started with a neighborhood garden in Birmingham is growing into something bigger, bringing fresh food closer to home for residents who were once in a food desert.

Nvidia launches investigation into CEO Jensen Huang over foreign intelligence concerns

The investigation comes after U.S. officials expressed concern over Huang's relationship with the executive of a Singapore-based company.

President Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz

Trump and his Justice Department are taking a combative stance as Democrats prepare aggressive investigations after their midterm wins.

Albuquerque Museum exhibit explores the Black experience during Jim Crow era

Through the traveling exhibit, visitors can examine some 151 objects and images from the era of racial injustice and cultivate an understanding of its victims.

Hundreds of trees planted in Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn scars

Volunteers and crews planted some 500 seedlings in burn scars from the largest wildfire in New Mexico history, with more to come. A local land grant is leading the efforts.

Floods bring rare relief to US Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet

Recent flooding across the U.S. Southwest is providing relief to thirsty reservoirs that had fallen to record lows amid a yearslong megadrought.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science celebrates 40 years

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science marked its 40th anniversary with free theater and planetarium shows, hands-on activities and giveaways

UFC CEO Dana White to visit White House after Trump offers him press secretary role

President Trump has offered UFC CEO Dana White the position of White House press secretary as part of a series of changes in his administration following Republican losses in Congress.

Israel’s president officially gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government.

At least 21 dead after boat carrying migrants sinks off Senegal coast, interior ministry says

At least 21 people died after a boat carrying migrants sank off Senegal's coast, the country's interior ministry said on Sunday.

'Little Rascals' star creates GoFundMe ahead of welcoming sixth child: 'No other choice'

A former child actor, known for his role in the movie "The Little Rascals," is asking for help during a desperate time in his life.

Dry conditions continue, with small rain chances southeast.

Virtually no rain chances for most of the state, with fall-like temperatures slightly above average.

Police: Father left 6-year-old sleeping in line for Pokémon card release

A South Carolina man was arrested after police say he left his 6-year-old daughter sleeping outside of Target to hold his spot in line for the release of a new Pokémon trading card set.

Russia targets emergency crews at the site of a deadly strike in southern Ukraine

A Russian drone struck emergency workers on rescue missions in southern Ukraine on Sunday, hitting a former school and nearby shelter that had been earlier blasted by multiple Russian guided bombs as residents waited for humanitarian aid, authorities said.

Building owned by Saudi oil giant damaged in missile attack on Riyadh's financial district

A building belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco in the financial district in the capital Riyadh has been damaged in a missile attack.

VIDEO: Small plane crashes into truck while making emergency landing

Dash cam video captured the moment a small plane collided with a pickup truck during an emergency landing along a Florida road on Saturday.

Pope wraps up Uruguay visit and heads to most fraught stop of his tour in Milei's Argentina

Pope Leo XIV was traveling to the city of Florida, north of Montevideo, before heading to Argentina for the second leg of his three-nation tour of South America.

Strong earthquake shakes central Japan: At least 22 people injured

A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media.

Poles mourn rare mass killing as investigators say attacker had far-right views

Poland began two days of national mourning on Sunday, after a 24-year-old man with far-right views drove into a busy central square in Krakow and opened fire, killing six people and wounding 15 others before police shot and wounded him.

The Rundown: Round 1 playoffs

High school football playoffs kicked off this week while several soccer teams were crowned state champions

2 charged in deadly shooting at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend

One person had died and three others were shot following two separate shootings that occurred at a North Carolina university campus on Saturday, officials said.

Colin Kaepernick named Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was in Louisville Saturday night to receive the Muhammad Ali Center's Humanitarian of the Year award.

Notre Dame holds off No. 1 Miami in a classic

CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 4 Notre Dame avenged its most damaging loss from last season by running out to a 21-point lead and holding on to beat No. 1 Miami

Quiet weather settles in for the next several days

Near-normal temperatures through the week

Body cam shows Massachusetts police chief found in unmarked cruiser with vodka

Police body camera footage shows officers discovering the chief of a nearby department in an unmarked cruiser with two bottles of vodka last month.

Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program

Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis program.

A father who taught his daughter to love flying is mourning after her Learjet crashed in Florida

Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras was 12 when she started going up in planes while her father was at the controls, watching the ground fall away beneath them. By the time she was 17, she had her own pilot’s license, having fallen in love with flying just as her father had. ‌

New Mexico missing persons event connects families and law enforcement

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety hosted its annual missing persons event, offering families resources and support to address the state’s high rates of missing and murdered individuals.

76-foot Christmas tree arrives at Rockefeller Center

A 76-foot Norway spruce arrived at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, marking the start of the holiday season in New York City.

1 killed, 22 injured after elderly driver suspected to be impaired strikes cyclists

1 dead and 22 others were injured when an elderly driver struck a group of cyclists in Wake County, North Carolina, shortly after 9:30 a.m. Saturday, according to authorities.

US military says it fired on commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach blockade

U.S. Central Command says it has disabled a St. Kitts-flagged ship after it ignored warnings and tried to leave the region following a visit to an Iranian port.

New video shows 10-year-old boy firing stolen gun in Halloween noise dispute killing

In security cam video shown to an Albuquerque court, Elaina Gomez-Villeda can be heard telling her 10-year-old son to grab a weapon

Trump says he's asked UFC's Dana White to be his press secretary

President Donald Trump said Saturday he has offered the job of White House press secretary to UFC boss Dana White. The White House has not confirmed the offer.

Santa Fe man arrested after shooting at veterans' building

Police said Carlos Ramirez fired rounds after a dispute over a pool game and song choice

Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27.

Judge wants former US attorney to investigate whether the government misled her in Trump golf case

A federal judge said Saturday she intends to appoint an ex-top federal prosecutor to investigate whether she was purposefully misled in one of Trump's projects.

Sen. Heinrich announces amendment to energy bill amid opposition

The announcement comes as Pueblo governors and environmentalists protest the bipartisan bill, citing concerns over sacred lands and data center benefits

Drone and missile attacks wound 9 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the US

Drone and missile attacks struck across Ukraine on Saturday, wounding at least nine people, as Kyiv and Moscow prepared for new talks next week with the United States.

Officials condemn planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses as antisemitic

State and local leaders have strongly condemned a protest planned for this weekend in Philadelphia that targets Jewish-owned businesses, calling it antisemitic and unacceptable.

Melania Trump and LSU announce $7.2M to endow scholarships for former foster care students

Melania Trump announces a partnership between Louisiana State University and her “Fostering the Future” program to provide scholarships for LSU students.