New Mexico
Tito Jackson Was Transported to New Mexico Hospital for Medical Emergency Before Death
The police department of Gallup, New Mexico, has shared details of the events that occurred in the hours prior to the death of Tito Jackson on Sunday evening. The musician experienced a medical emergency near the American Heritage Plaza mall before being transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead at the age of 70.
According to a statement from the Gallup Police Department, an officer stationed near the mall requested an ambulance after being informed of an individual who required immediate medical attention. “The individual was subsequently transported to a local hospital in Gallup, NM, where he was pronounced dead,” the statement reads. “Following this, the hospital requested the presence of detectives and the Office of the Medical Investigator.”
Jackson was traveling on a road trip at the time. While the exact cause of death has yet to be revealed, a preliminary investigation is still ongoing. “Investigators are actively interviewing witnesses and examining both physical and electronic records,” the police department shared. “The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may evolve as additional evidence is gathered and analyzed.”
Jackson’s three sons — Taj, Taryll, and TJ — shared a joint statement on social media on Monday regarding the death of their father. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken,” they wrote. “Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.”
Earlier this month, Jackson performed in Surrey, England, with his brothers Jackie and Marlon for what turned out to be the final time. Before returning to America last week, the musicians visited a memorial in Munich, Germany, dedicated to their late brother Michael. “We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy,” Jackson wrote on Facebook. “Thank you for keeping his spirit alive.”
Jackson was born Toriano Adaryll Jackson on Oct. 15, 1953 in Gary, Indiana. He recently relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The musician is survived by brothers Jermaine, Randy, Marlon, and Jackie; sisters Janet, Rebbie, and La Toya; and mother, Katherine.
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The Social Security Office released the most popular baby names for 2025 on Thursday. And here in New Mexico, we saw some familiar names top the charts once again.
Coming in at No. 1 for girls is Mia, and as for the boys, Noah ranks No. 1. That’s no change from 2024 when Mia and Noah also led the pack, both coming in at No 1. For 2025, there were a total of 66 babies named Mia and 115 babies named Noah, while in 2024, there were 81 Mias and 105 Noahs.
What do the names mean? Online sources list a few different interpretations for Mia, but one common association is with the Italian word “mia,” which means “mine.” As for Noah, the name is most commonly associated with the prominent bible figure. It’s thought to mean “rest,” or “comfort.”
Here’s a look at some of the other top baby names in New Mexico for 2025.
- Girls:
- Olivia (65 total)
- Sophia (65 total)
- Sofia (60 total)
- Camila (59 total)
- Eliana (57 total)
- Isabella (56 total)
- Amelia (53 total)
- Aria (45 total)
- Aurora (45 total)
- Boys:
- Liam (109 total)
- Mateo (99 total)
- Elijah (76 total)
- Santiago (70 total)
- Sebastian (69 total)
- Ezra (67 total)
- Elias (66 total)
- Ezekiel (66 total)
- Levi (69 total)
Nationally, Olivia and Liam are the most popular baby names, and have been for the past seven years, according to the Social Security Administration. As for the fastest-rising names, Klarity jumped nearly 1,400 spots on the girls’ list, and Kasai jumped 1,108 for boy names.
Other names rising in popularity for boys include Atlas, Adriel, Emiliano, Arthur, and Archer. On the girls’ list, Ailany, Sienna, Amara, and Georgia are becoming more popular.
You can find the full list by state online.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. — An ‘imposter nurse’ in Las Cruces is facing 34 charges after nearly causing the death of a patient and illegally giving medications to patients under 18 years old.
A Doña Ana County grand jury indicted Margarita Gonzalez. She is accused of assuming the identities of nurses in Texas to get hired at four nursing facilities in Las Cruces:
- Village at Northrise
- Las Cruces Wellness and Rehabilitation
- Peak Behavioral Health
- Matrix Home Care
The New Mexico Department of Justice’s Medicaid Fraud and Elder Abuse Bureau investigated and discovered instances where Gonzalez illegally gave injections and dispensed prescriptions, including narcotics to eight inpatient residents under 18 years old.
An investigation also found Gonzalez was also about to allegedly give “an incorrect insulin dose” to a patient that they claim could’ve killed the patient if another nurse hadn’t caught the error.
Several facilities fired Gonzalez over patient safety concerns and an observed lack of knowledge.
“Impersonating a healthcare provider is a reckless and selfish crime that subjects those most vulnerable to risk of serious injury or death,” Attorney General Raúl Torrez said. “I will not tolerate those who risk the safety of patients or cause danger and unnecessary confusion within the healthcare system. These charges should keep anyone attempting to pose as a healthcare provider on notice: we will find you, and we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law to protect New Mexicans.”
Gonzalez’s charges include identity theft, nursing without a license, abuse of a resident, distribution of controlled substances to a minor and fraud totaling over $25,000.
If convicted on all counts, Gonzalez could face up to 100 years in prison.
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