Two Las Cruces women charged after police find missing teen hiding in closet
Las Cruces police charged two women after finding a teenage runaway who had been missing for more than a year hiding in a closet.
Las Cruces man gets more than three years for Pioneer Bank robbery
Jacob Ezekiel Martinez, 32, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for robbing a Las Cruces Pioneer Bank branch of $3,513 in August 2025.
Most New Mexico schools receive conditional approval in first accreditation review
New Mexico’s first school accreditation review found 578 of 830 schools approved with conditions, while 67 received federal supervisory designations.
Las Cruces backs 80-unit housing project that will clear way for San Pedro Place redevelopment
Las Cruces approved a $1.35 million loan for the 80-unit Paseos Verdes development, a project that will help clear the way for redevelopment of San Pedro Place.
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NM State falls 29-19 at Hawaii after second-half rally
NM State rallied from an early 16-point deficit to tie Hawaii in the third quarter but fell 29-19 Saturday night in Honolulu.
Doña Ana County adds planner as development reviews push past state deadline
Doña Ana County commissioners approved a new planning position after officials said application volume has risen about 20% since 2021 and some reviews are exceeding a state deadline.
‘Acid Western’ world premiere brings trick roping, live music and immersive art to Las Cruces
The world premiere of “Acid Western” comes to the Rio Grande Theatre Sept. 12 with trick roping, live music, immersive video art and interactive storytelling.
Vasquez, Cunningham set Oct. 16 debate as Vasquez seeks Spanish-language matchup
Gabe Vasquez and Greg Cunningham are set to debate Oct. 16 on KRQE in the NM-02 race. Vasquez also says Cunningham has not responded to a Spanish-language Univision debate challenge.
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Las Cruces backs 80-unit housing project that will clear way for San Pedro Place redevelopment
Las Cruces approved a $1.35 million loan for the 80-unit Paseos Verdes development, a project that will help clear the way for redevelopment of San Pedro Place.
Doña Ana County adds planner as development reviews push past state deadline
Doña Ana County commissioners approved a new planning position after officials said application volume has risen about 20% since 2021 and some reviews are exceeding a state deadline.
Public Safety
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Two Las Cruces women charged after police find missing teen hiding in closet
Las Cruces police charged two women after finding a teenage runaway who had been missing for more than a year hiding in a closet.
Las Cruces man gets more than three years for Pioneer Bank robbery
Jacob Ezekiel Martinez, 32, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for robbing a Las Cruces Pioneer Bank branch of $3,513 in August 2025.
Project Jupiter
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Oracle says Project Jupiter could turn to grid power if air permit falls through
Oracle told Doña Ana County commissioners Project Jupiter could seek power from a grid provider if its planned on-site system cannot secure an air permit, potentially requiring further county review.
Doña Ana County seeks Project Jupiter committee changes without disclosing amendment
Doña Ana County commissioners will consider changing Project Jupiter monitoring committee rules Tuesday, but the packet omits the amendment and appointee names.
Education
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Most New Mexico schools receive conditional approval in first accreditation review
New Mexico’s first school accreditation review found 578 of 830 schools approved with conditions, while 67 received federal supervisory designations.
Golden Apple launches new pathway to help veterans become teachers in New Mexico
Golden Apple Foundation has launched Veterans into Teaching, a new pathway designed to help veterans transition into teaching careers, including through its New Mexico Scholars program.
Community
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‘Acid Western’ world premiere brings trick roping, live music and immersive art to Las Cruces
The world premiere of “Acid Western” comes to the Rio Grande Theatre Sept. 12 with trick roping, live music, immersive video art and interactive storytelling.
NMSU to host public reading by award-winning writer Sept. 11
Award-winning writer Jessica Alexander will give a free public reading at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in NMSU’s CMI Theater, followed by a discussion.
