A small medical aircraft crashed near Ruidoso in remote Captain Mountain, New Mexico, Thursday morning, killing all four people on board. The plane departed Roswell and was heading to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport when it lost contact. Because the crash site lies in rugged, elevated terrain, initial access for rescue crews was difficult, though teams later confirmed there were no survivors. Investigators have not released names or aircraft details, and the cause is under review by the FAA and NTSB.
A 9-year-old boy in New Mexico uncovered a 1.2-million-year-old stegomastodon skull after tripping in the desert. The discovery shows how major paleontological breakthroughs can happen beyond formal digs, driven by everyday observation and proper reporting. Researchers say the find adds valuable evidence to the region’s ancient history and underscores the importance of treating suspected fossils responsibly.
Your news, in seconds
Get the Beige app — every story in 60 words, updated hourly. Free on iOS & Android.
Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.
