FYI+ to give away free backpacks for K-12 students in Las Cruces
FYI+ will give away free backpacks for K-12 students June 10-July 10 at its Family Success Center in Las Cruces.
Latino families report rising costs, thin savings and immigration fears in new survey
The 2026 National Latino Family Report found Latino families with young children are facing rising costs, thin savings, food insecurity and immigration fears, with several New Mexico-specific findings.
New Mexico attorney faces federal child sexual abuse material charge after jail contraband arrest
A New Mexico attorney is facing a federal child sexual abuse material charge after investigators said images were found on a laptop seized after his March arrest.
Miyagishima sues New Mexico secretary of state over ballot access rules
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima is challenging New Mexico’s ballot access rules as he seeks to run for governor as an independent.
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Appeals court upholds dismissal of Doña Ana County meth trafficking case
The New Mexico Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a Doña Ana County meth trafficking case after repeated prosecution discovery violations.
Three New Mexico men charged in elk tag fraud scheme
Three New Mexico men are charged in an alleged elk tag fraud and tax conspiracy scheme involving Big Horn Outfitters.
Vado man gets life in federal prison for carjacking murder of Las Cruces man
A Vado man was sentenced to life in federal prison for the 2023 carjacking, kidnapping and murder of a Las Cruces man.
New Mexico reports first New World screwworm case in Lea County dog
Officials say the Lea County dog is recovering as state and federal agencies investigate exposure and urge animal owners to check wounds.
Las Cruces to open cooling stations as triple-digit heat approaches
Las Cruces will open cooling stations June 9-11 as high and potentially triple-digit temperatures are forecast this week.
Deming Popeyes deemed safe after suspicious restroom incident sends employees to hospital
A Deming Popeyes restaurant was deemed safe after two employees were hospitalized following a suspicious restroom incident.
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