New Mexico’s Mountains Have A Sacred Destination With Allegedly Magical Healing Soil
Spiritual tourism is a growing travel trend internationally, and many tourists are seeking more meaningful experiences that help them feel connected to their heritage and faith. The American West is home to many popular sacred sites, so it's no surprise that the region attracts travelers who hope to get in touch with...
New Walmart Buggies are Causing Some Texans a Lot of Grief
(Longview, Texas) - There is a love/hate relationship with Walmart in Texas. Personally, I like to go to Walmart. It's a nice one-stop-shop for just about anything. If you need to restock the fridge, boom, Walmart. If you need a new socket wrench, boom, Walmart. A new shirt, new vacuum, new tires, boom, Walmart.
Cops Bust Ford Super Duty Taillight Theft Ring Blamed for $92,000 in Damage
Texas law enforcement officials say they’ve broken up a theft ring that stole over $92,000 worth of taillights from 34 victims. The lights were all removed from Ford F-Series trucks, and the thieves specifically targeted these pickups because each unit was worth several thousand dollars. Houston-based news outlet...
Texas man among Neo-Nazi child exploitation ring members arrested in international sweep
LOS ANGELES, California — Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents have arrested two individuals in New Jersey and Hawaii on federal charges related to a neo-Nazi child exploitation enterprise. The group is accused of grooming and coercing minors to produce child sexual abuse material, victimizing at...
Texas Game Wardens Uncover Illegal White-Tailed Deer Smuggling Operation
AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens have concluded an investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of two individuals involved in illegally moving captive white-tailed deer. A South Texas deer breeder and his business partner were caught attempting to smuggle seven deer from a licensed deer breeding facility in East...
One of Albuquerque’s top 5 human traffickers arrested in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A woman suspected of leading a major human trafficking operation in Albuquerque, New Mexico was arrested in Oklahoma City Wednesday evening. According to New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Organized Crime Commission agents partnered with New Mexico State Police and U.S. Border Patrol...
Amarillo Police Department ramps up recruitment for next police academy
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo Police Department is intensifying its recruitment efforts for its 105th Police Academy, with the application deadline set for February 17. Testing will take place on February 22. Corporal Chrysler Laur of the Amarillo Police Department said they have already received more than...
Texas Ditch Inspections, Keep Stickers? Your Registration Questions Answered
All of Texas couldn't wait until they took away state inspections, but the question I have heard from many Texans is: Do we still get the physical registration sticker?. Everyone in the Lonestar State was excited when Texas announced they would do away with vehicle safety inspections in 2025. Granted there are some...
New police force could be coming to NM to enforce cannabis laws
A new police force may be on the way to New Mexico, after a bill advanced through its first committee with unanimous support this week. The armed law enforcement officers capable of making arrests would be responsible for enforcing cannabis control laws. House Bill 10, sponsored by Rep. Doreen Gallegos,D-Las...
Documentary explores the origins of New Mexico cuisine
New Mexico has been a crossroads of cultures for over a thousand years. A new documentary, “Eating History: A Taste of New Mexico,” funded by the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, explores how those different traditions have informed one another to create the unique cuisine we have today. It airs Thursday night on New...
