An NMSU art history and history student received the J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Award, recognizing research and community work focused on preserving regional history and advancing social justice.
House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong urges the New Mexico Supreme Court to reinstate Rep. Rebecca Dow, arguing her removal over petition formatting threatens voter choice.
A Southern New Mexico House race is taking shape as an incumbent and challenger detail their priorities and contrasts ahead of the June 2026 primary.
A judge has granted a temporary protection order against a Las Cruces tattoo artist charged with sexual assault, alleging threats and ongoing safety concerns in new court filings.
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A man faces a 1st-degree child abuse charge after allegedly leaving an injured teen in the desert and taking a vehicle following an ATV crash, according to court records.
A Las Cruces tattoo artist faces multiple felony sexual assault charges, and prosecutors are seeking to keep him jailed pending trial, according to court records.
Doña Ana Fire Rescue will graduate 14 cadets April 16 at DACC East Mesa after completing a 23-week training academy.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez supports a bill requiring congressional oversight before a president can launch a first-use nuclear strike outside emergency scenarios.
A new New Mexico Department of Health report shows childhood obesity rates rose among kindergarten and third grade students in 2025.
Candidates are lining up for New Mexico House District 37 ahead of the 2026 primary, setting up a contested race that could shape representation in the southern part of the state.
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