New Mexico
Elderly Texas couple missing since Thanksgiving found dead
DALLAS – Authorities in New Mexico found the bodies of an elderly couple from Texas who had been missing since Thanksgiving.
What’s new:
The Carson County Sheriff’s Office said 82-year-old Charles “Gary” Lightfoot and 81-year-old Linda Lightfoot were found dead on Tuesday in a rural area of New Mexico near Tucumcari.
They were near their car in a pasture and are believed to have died from hypothermia, according to ABC 7 in Amarillo.
What they’re saying:
“We would like to thank the public and all agencies involved. We would also like to offer condolences to the family and friends of the Lightfoots as this is a tragic event,” the Carson County Sheriff’s Office said on social media.
The backstory:
A Silver Alert was issued last week for the Lightfoots.
The couple went missing in their silver 2024 Toyota Camry after visiting friends in Panhandle, Texas for the holiday. They left around 3 p.m. on Friday but never made it home to Lubbock.
Authorities were worried about their safety because neither had a cellphone, and Gary was oxygen dependent.
Their car was also spotted on camera in Groom, Texas and then in Santa Rosa, New Mexico the next day.
The Source: The information in this story comes from the Carson County Sheriff’s Office, Texas DPS, and ABC 7 in Amarillo.
New Mexico
New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Dec. 1, 2025
The New Mexico Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 1, 2025, results for each game:
Powerball
05-18-26-47-59, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 3
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Pick 3
Day: 2-8-2
Evening: 3-6-0
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Lotto America
05-27-37-43-47, Star Ball: 05, ASB: 02
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Pick 4
Evening: 9-2-2-6
Day: 0-9-9-4
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Roadrunner Cash
05-17-20-26-28
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Powerball Double Play
14-25-38-47-55, Powerball: 19
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New Mexico
Republican New Mexico lawmakers convene public safety task force
New Mexico
Cut your own tree in New Mexico with a $5 permit from BLM
The Bureau of Land Management will begin selling Christmas tree permits in New Mexico on Nov. 24.
Permits will be available at the Farmington, Taos, Socorro and Rio Puerco field offices, as well as at the New Mexico State Office, according to a community announcement. The permits must be purchased before Dec. 24 and cost $5 per tree.
Permits and maps can be obtained over the counter at local BLM offices or, for some locations, online at https://forestproducts.blm.gov. If purchasing online, buyers must have access to a printer to print the permit and map.
When transporting a tree taken from BLM public land, the haul tag provided with the permit must be attached to the tree.
The BLM has developed georeferenced maps compatible with any georeferenced map mobile application. Those with a smartphone can download a map before heading out to harvest a tree by visiting the BLM website.
Before visiting a local BLM office to obtain a permit, it is recommended to call the office to confirm services and staff availability. The locations where permits may be available include:
- Rio Puerco Field Office, 100 Sun Ave., NE, Suite 330, Albuquerque, NM 87109, (505) 761-8700
- Socorro Field Office, 901 S. Old U.S. Hwy 85, Socorro, NM 87801, (575) 835-0412
- New Mexico State Office, 301 Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87508, (505) 954-2000
- Farmington Field Office, 6251 College Blvd, Farmington, NM 87402, (505) 564-7600
- Taos Field Office, 1024 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571-5983, (575) 758-8851
For more information about Christmas tree permits, contact the local BLM office or the BLM New Mexico State Office at 505-954-2222.
This story was created by reporter Andy Dossett, ADossett@usatodayco.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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