Route 66, America’s most iconic highway, is celebrating its 100th anniversary, with revved-up parties and events stretching across the eight states it traverses. But be aware: There are tricks to getting your kicks on Route 66. Opened in 1926 and immortalized by numerous covers of Bobby Troup’s 1946 hit song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route … Read more
If you’re the type who cheers when the weather turns chilly, and can’t wait to swap swim trunks for salopettes, there’s plenty of excitement on the way this winter with a raft of new ski happenings around the country. To unearth the best, we tapped a brain trust of ski-mad travel experts to call out … Read more
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025. New Mexico health officials confirmed the infectious disease in a 43-year-old man from Valencia County who was hospitalized and has been discharged since the Aug. 25 press release. The man recently spent time camping in Rio Arriba County, where officials believe he … Read more
Rats! Health officials are reporting an increase in a rare but serious infectious disease spread by rodents — just four months after Gene Hackman’s wife, the concert pianist Betsy Arakawa, died from it. A Grand Canyon National Park employee was recently exposed to hantavirus, with five cases logged so far this year in Arizona, KLAS-TV … Read more
The food might be fast, but the payoff can be slow. While fast food used to be a sure way to get a cheap eat, it is increasingly getting more expensive — sometimes costing a good chunk of your paycheck. A new study from WalletHub determined which states spend the greatest percentage of their income … Read more
There’s a new villain living in Walter White’s house. Joanne Quintana grew up in the ranch-style home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the filming of “Breaking Bad,” which aired from 2008 to 2013. Now, Quintana has to deal with fans of the show flocking to the famous house to take pictures — much to her chagrin. … Read more
They’re beautiful places — but are they to die for? U.S. News and World Report has ranked the 10 most dangerous states in America, with several picturesque places considered among the most violent. The site used FBI estimates to factor in the violent crime rate and property crime rate of each state to assess overall … Read more
An official cause of death has been revealed for Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. According to the Office of the Medical Investigator in New Mexico, a final autopsy obtained by Fox News Digital shows that Hackman had a “history of congestive heart failure” in addition to “severe chronic hypertensive changes, kidneys.” The legendary … Read more
John Mulaney apparently saw comedic potential in the investigation surrounding the tragic deaths of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. On Wednesday’s edition of “Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney,” the comedian poked fun at the weeks-long investigation led by Santa Fe police into the pair’s deaths. The two-time Oscar winner, 95, former … Read more
Gene Hackman and Betsy Hackman have been laid to rest nearly two months after their sudden and tragic passing, according to a new report. The Oscar-winning actor, 95, and his wife, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Feb. 26. A private memorial in their honor was recently held in … Read more
Health officials found extensive evidence of rats on Gene Hackman’s New Mexico property during a hantavirus risk assessment test after the star’s wife was killed by the rodent-linked disease in late February. An environmental assessment of the property conducted in March — just one week after the couple was found dead — revealed rodent feces … Read more
Gene Hackman’s dog should be cremated and buried with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, his daughter told New Mexico authorities after the mummified bodies of the reclusive couple and their beloved pooch were found last month, according to newly released police bodycam video. Betsy Arakawa was found dead alongside her husband Gene Hackman last month. AP … Read more
Gene Hackman believed his wife Betsy Arakawa was the reason he lived as long as he did, according to one of the actor’s longtime friends. “She was very protective of him,” Tom Allin recently told The New York Times of Arakawa, who was seemingly the Oscar-winner’s sole caretaker prior to his shocking death. Maintenance workers … Read more
Betsy Arakawa — the classical pianist married to Gene Hackman — died last month of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease linked to rodents, New Mexico authorities announced Friday. Hantavirus patients can develop flu-like symptoms that quickly progress to breathing difficulties. The condition can significantly damage lung tissue, causing fluid to accumulate in the … Read more
A New Mexico criminal case against actor Alec Baldwin stemming from the fatal shooting on the set of his movie “Rust” in 2021 ended on Monday, with a prosecutor dropping her appeal of the case’s dismissal. Special Prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew that appeal, according to a statement from the Frist Judicial District Attorney’s office. Baldwin’s … Read more
Researchers have developed zombie duck drones made from the bodies of dead birds. A team at New Mexico Tech has found a way to use body parts to create realistic avian imposters. They believe the drones would aid wildlife monitoring by blending in a natural environment. Researchers have developed zombie duck drones made from the … Read more
A New Mexico judge has upheld her decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie. In a ruling Thursday, state District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer stood by her July decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin. … Read more
The indelible lead character from the “Breaking Bad” streaming series has a new starring role in a public service ad campaign against littering in New Mexico. The 15- and 30-second ad spots were unveiled Thursday at an arthouse movie theater in Santa Fe’s urban railyard district. Local officials hope actor Bryan Cranston ‘s brief reprise … Read more
Just one bag of Cheetos can be “world changing.” A parkgoer at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico recently dropped a bag full of Cheetos at the caverns. That one bag of the dusty orange snack made a “huge impact” on the cave’s ecosystem, the park said in a Facebook post. A parkgoer at … Read more
A pair of new homeowners made a startling discovery after moving into their new home and shared their freaky findings with followers on Reddit. Kyle — who goes by /u/kylemacabre on the message board platform — bought the first nice house he toured after his wife’s new job, which led them to move to New … Read more