New Mexico

"We're worried and concerned that these are connected and possibly politically motivated or personally motivated," Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, left, said earlier this month of a string of shootings. He's seen here alongside Police Chief Harold Medina during a press conference via the Albuquerque Police Department's Facebook livestream.

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A losing Republican candidate in N.M. is charged over shootings at homes of Democrats

Ayana Archie

A former candidate for the state legislature was arrested Monday for allegedly orchestrating the shootings at the homes of local Democratic officials.

A burnt home following a wildfire is seen in Sapello, New Mexico, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The largest wildfire burning in the United States was heading toward mountain resort towns in northern New Mexico on Wednesday, prompting officials to issue another set of warnings for more people to prepare to evacuate as the fast-moving fire picks up momentum.

Fire crews battling the massive New Mexico wildfire want a break from relentless wind

Eric Westervelt

The giant, wind-whipped blaze burning in New Mexico has displaced tens of thousands and is on track to become the largest wildfire in the state's history

Smoke from the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire drifts over Las Vegas, N.M., on Saturday.

Strong, swirling winds complicate New Mexico's wildfire fight

The Associated Press

Dangerous winds have picked up again, threatening to spread spot fires and complicate work for firefighters.

A slurry bomber dumps the fire retardant between the Calf Canyon/Hermit Peak Fire and homes on the westside of Las Vegas, N.M., Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Biden declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone

The Associated Press

The declaration releases emergency funds to recovery efforts in three counties in northeastern New Mexico.