Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute

Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.

Woman faked bomb threat involving ex-boyfriend after breakup: police

A woman in New Mexico is facing charges after falsely reporting her ex-boyfriend was bringing a bomb on a plane after his long-distance visit, police said, adding that the two had just broken up the night before.

Watch: Elephant briefly escapes, roams New Mexico zoo before safe return

A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.

Meta ordered to pay $375M after child safety trial
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We are getting the latest tonight as a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million. This comes after they reportedly found evidence that the company violated state law and misled users about the safety of its platforms. Attorney General Raul Torrez accused Meta of failing to protect children from predators. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with legal analyst Neama Rahmani, who helps explain the difference between this case and the high-profile Los Angeles trial surrounding claims of social media addiction. 

Epstein's Zorro Ranch searched by New Mexico investigators

State investigators began searching financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch where he once entertained guests amid allegations that the property may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking of young women.

Emergency landing ends in tragedy as plane crashes on New Mexico golf course

One person was killed and another remains in critical condition after a small plane crashed on the Los Altos Golf Course in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

New Mexico mother accused of drowning newborn in portable toilet after giving birth

A New Mexico woman is facing charges after she allegedly gave birth in a portable toilet and then killed the newborn by drowning them in the holding tank.

‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in
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We are getting more information tonight as actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to authorities after a warrant was issued for his arrest on child sex abuse charges. "Timothy Busfield has turned himself in at the Metro Detention Center," Gilbert Gallegos, director of communications for the Albuquerque Police Department, said. "He will be booked on his warrant." According to a criminal complaint from the Albuquerque Police Department, the abuse allegedly happened on the set of "The Cleaning Lady," a show where Busfield directed and acted. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is learning more with TMZ’s Branson Quirke as the story develops. 

'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse

Actor Timothy Busfield is accused of inappropriately touching a young boy multiple times on the set of “The Cleaning Lady.”

New Mexico man accused of killing mother, keeping remains in freezer: Report

An Albuquerque, N.M., man has been arrested on charges of allegedly killing and dismembering his mother before placing her remains in a freezer, according to reports.

UPDATE: Charlie Kirk shooter NOT in custody
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Early reports of a shooting of political commentator Charlie Kirk suggested the suspected shooter was in custody, however and update suggests the shooter has not been caught.

BREAKING: Charlie Kirk shot at Utah campus
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Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator and organizer, was apparently shot at an event at Utah Valley University. He is currently hospitalized. The suspect is reportedly in custody.

'The Last Dance': North America’s largest powwow to close after 4 decades

Organizers of the Gathering of Nations, North America’s largest powwow, announced the 2026 event will be its last after 43 years in Albuquerque.

What is cloud seeding? Expert discusses
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