Las Cruces school board members are weighing whether to rename César Chávez Elementary following abuse allegations that have sparked calls to remove his name from public spaces.
A Las Cruces man faces a felony sexual assault charge after police say he assaulted a woman at a Telshor apartment and interfered with a 911 call.
A Las Cruces man faces a felony charge after state police say he threw a dog into traffic on Interstate 10, causing the animal’s death.
An El Paso man is facing federal charges after agents uncovered a stash house with 16 people without legal immigration status tied to a failed smuggling attempt at a Las Cruces-area checkpoint.
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New Mexico’s food and agriculture sector generated $50.5 billion in economic impact in 2025, supporting more than 265,000 jobs, according to a new report.
Measles cases in New Mexico have risen to 15, all linked to detention centers in southern New Mexico, including three in Doña Ana County.
A Silver City man pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge after officers found weapons during a traffic stop and a later search of his home.
A Las Cruces man is accused of threatening a woman with a knife, assaulting her and stealing her vehicle. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention.
A Santa Fe jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding the company misled users and enabled child exploitation on its platforms.
An Anthony man is accused of setting a fire outside his mother’s home while violating a protective order. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated stalking.
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