Tag: New Mexico

Special Prosecutor Recuses Herself From Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ Case

Andrea Reeb recused herself as special prosecutor in the “Rust” case against actor Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a New Mexico movie set. “My priority in this case—and in every case I’ve prosecuted in my 25-year career—has been justice for the victim,” Reeb said in a statement shared by the…


New Mexico Advances Legislation to Curb Paramilitaries

Legislators in New Mexico are advancing legislation that will rein in private paramilitary groups. House Bill 14 emerged Monday from the House Judiciary Committee vetting for a possible floor vote, with the backing of Democrats. “The state constitution prohibits private paramilitary activity, but today New Mexico doesn’t have a law that’s tailored to effectively preventing…


Federal Agents to Shoot Feral Cattle From Helicopter After Judge Dismisses Ranchers’ Complaint

Federal forest rangers are expected to start gunning down feral cattle from helicopters after a judge approved their operation to “lethally remove” a 150-member herd from a national park in southwestern New Mexico. The four-day aerial hunt is scheduled to begin on Feb. 23 and conclude on Feb. 26, according to the U.S. Forest Service…


Alec Baldwin Faces Lesser Sentence After Prosecutors Drop 5-Year Gun Enhancement Charge

Alec Baldwin will not be facing years in prison after prosecutors on Monday dropped a firearms enhancement charge originally brought against him in the fatal accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a New Mexico movie set. Had Baldwin been convicted of firearms enhancement charge, he would have been punished by imprisonment of 5 years….


New Mexico Candidate Indicted in Drive-By Shooting Case

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—A political newcomer who lost his bid for the New Mexico statehouse has been indicted on charges of allegedly orchestrating a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials. A Bernalillo County grand jury returned a 14-count indictment Monday against Solomon Peña, prosecutors said. The counts include criminal solicitation to commit shooting…


Alec Baldwin formally charged in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin was formally charged in the fatal shooting that left cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dead in 2021 on the set of “Rust” in New Mexico, officials said. District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies filed charges (pdf) on Tuesday following months of speculation as to whether she had evidence that Baldwin showed criminal disregard for safety when a…


New Mexico Police: 7 Injured in School Bus Crash

PORTALES, N.M.—New Mexico State Police on Wednesday were investigating a crash involving a school bus and a large commercial vehicle that left seven people hospitalized, including one with serious injuries. Police said in a social media post the crash happened Wednesday morning east of Portales. There were about 22 people on the bus, but their…


Alec Baldwin Charged in ‘Rust’ Shooting, Others Indicted

A New Mexico prosecutor on Thursday charged actor Alec Baldwin and others in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of Western “Rust.” District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced involuntary manslaughter charges against the “30 Rock” actor and the film’s armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed after more than a year of investigation into the…


Alec Baldwin Charged in Shooting of ‘Rust’ Cinematographer

A prosecutor in New Mexico announced on Thursday that actor Alec Baldwin will be charged in connection to the shooting of a cinematographer who died on the set of “Rust,” a Western that was being filmed in the state. Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said in a statement that Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film’s…


Alec Baldwin to Be Charged in Shooting of ‘Rust’ Cinematographer

A prosecutor in New Mexico announced on Thursday that actor Alec Baldwin will be charged in connection to the shooting of a cinematographer who died on the set of “Rust,” a Western that was being filmed in the state. Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said in a statement that Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the film’s…