New Mexico wildfires force evacuations for about 2,000 homes

Two wildfires in New Mexico are burning over 80,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders and an emergency response from state officials.

• Jun 17

Winter storms threaten to sweep cross-country

Road conditions are already dangerous in parts of Texas due to ice as winter storm advisories put states from New Mexico to Ohio on alert. The bitter winter weather is expected to impact all but nine states across the U.S. Lonnie Quinn reports on what to expect from the freezing conditions.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 02:11

Nature: Snow geese

We leave you this Sunday Morning with the sights and sounds of snow geese at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg

• Dec 10, 2017
• 02:01

Christmas in Madrid, N.M.

Once upon a time the merriest Christmas in the Southwest came courtesy of some lumps of coal. An electrified Christmas wonderland was built in the mining town of Madrid, New Mexico, which once attracted thousands of visitors. While the mine has long closed, that tradition continues today, in a community that hosts an off-beat Christmas parade, funky shops and boutiques, and twinkling Yuletide lights. Conor Knighton reports.

• Dec 17, 2017
• 04:57

From 1991: Bill Geist travels Route 66, the "Main Street of America"

It's a storied American highway that traversed 2,400 miles beginning in Chicago, and not ending until it had to, at the Pacific Ocean. Bill Geist gets his kicks on a stretch of the historic Route 66 in New Mexico, riding along with Tom Snyder, author of "The Route 66 Traveler's Guide and Roadside Companion," and talks with Tom LaMance, proprietor of Swap Meet 66 in Prewitt, N.M., in a story originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" July 28, 1991.

• Nov 11, 2018
• 09:24

"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed released from prison after serving 13 months

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was paroled to Arizona and ordered to report there immediately.

• May 23

Drone helps New Mexico deputies disarm 2 young boys with loaded gun

A drone helped give Bernalillo County deputies a key vantage point, helping them disarm two young boys who had a loaded gun.

• May 13

5.4-magnitude earthquake rattles rural southeastern New Mexico, West Texas

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the earthquake's epicenter was about 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico.

• May 3

Eye on America: Fighting food waste and more

We visit innovative companies that are reducing food waste and feeding millions. We also travel to New Mexico to see how airships are bringing broadband internet to rural parts of the country. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.

• Jan 9, 2023
• 21:59

Betsy Arakawa researched hantavirus symptoms before death, records show

Bodycam footage released Tuesday from inside Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's Sante Fe home showed their German shepherd "guarding her" body, a sheriff's deputy said.

• Apr 15

Most endangered rivers list revealed

Nearly everyone in the U.S. lives within a mile of a river, but half the rivers in the country have unsafe levels of pollution that threaten the water quality. The nonprofit conservation group American Rivers highlighted threats to rivers with its 2025 "Most Endangered Rivers" list. American Rivers President and CEO Tom Kiernan joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Apr 15
• 04:20

New Mexico governor mobilizes National Guard

Faced with violent crime, growing homelessness and a stagnant economy, New Mexico's Democratic governor has declared a state of emergency in the state's biggest city of Albuquerque. Dozens of members of the New Mexico National Guard are being mobilized to help city police. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.

• Apr 15
• 02:11

National Guard to Albuquerque to fight crime

The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, says it needs the National Guard to help local police control crime. The New Mexico governor has declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque, clearing the way for several dozen troops to be deployed there. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more.

• Apr 15
• 03:20

Suspect arrested for attacks at Tesla facility and GOP HQ in New Mexico

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a February arson attack at a Tesla facility in New Mexico and last month's alleged attack at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters.

• Apr 14

Judge blocks release of records showing bodies of Gene Hackman, wife

The ruling allows the possible release of redacted police body camera video and other investigative materials, including images of the couple's dead dog.

• Apr 1

Eye on America: Beyond the basic needs, and more

A homeless assistance program in Miami is providing a partnership that goes beyond people's basic needs. Also, as COVID-19 sidelines teachers and staff, the New Mexico National Guard is stepping in as volunteer substitute teachers. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• Feb 14, 2022
• 21:19

4 arrested in New Mexico shooting that left 3 dead, at least 15 injured

Police announced the arrests of four suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They all face murder charges.

• Mar 24

Man convicted in series of drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers

The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.

• Mar 19

New details on Gene Hackman, wife's last days

Actor Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, called a medical concierge service in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Feb. 11 -- one day after authorities previously reported her last known activity, and two weeks before she and Hackman were found dead, investigators confirmed Monday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.

• Mar 17
• 02:30

Measles outbreaks confirmed in 3 states

Fifteen states across the U.S. are now reporting cases of the measles, with Texas, New Mexico and New Jersey considered to have outbreaks. On Tuesday, California, Vermont and Oklahoma reported new cases of the deadly virus. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.

• Mar 12
• 02:12

Gene Hackman, wife's cause of death announced by New Mexico officials

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

• Mar 8

Cause of death for Gene Hackman, wife

Officials have revealed a tragic timeline for how legendary actor Gene Hackman spent his final days. Both Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes, with her dying days before him in a separate room.

• Mar 8
• 01:53

What to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus days before her husband, actor Gene Hackman, died of heart disease, New Mexico officials said.

• Mar 8

Gene Hackman and wife's cause of death released

New Mexico officials have announced the cause of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, a week after they were found dead at their home in Santa Fe. Carter Evans has the latest, then Dr. Celine Gounder explains hantavirus -- the rare rodent-borne illness behind Arakawa's death.

• Mar 7
• 03:32

New Mexico resident tests positive for measles after dying

If measles is confirmed as the cause of death, it would be the first measles death in New Mexico in at least 40 years, a Health Department spokesperson said.

• Mar 7

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