NM House passes passes law shielding elections from federal interference
The New Mexico House has approved a bill designed to shield state elections from federal interference, sending the proposal to the Senate for further consideration.
Governor says key priorities pass Legislature as malpractice, mental health bills head to her desk
Medical malpractice reform and changes to mental health commitment laws have cleared the New Mexico Legislature and head to the governor’s desk, while a universal child care plan awaits a final Senate vote.
NM Legislature approves resolution for lawmaker pay, sending question to voters on November ballot
New Mexico lawmakers approved a resolution asking voters to decide in November whether legislators should receive salaries, potentially ending the state’s long-standing unpaid Legislature.
Man killed after armed confrontation with deputies at Watson Lane structure fire scene
A man died Tuesday evening after an armed confrontation with Doña Ana County sheriff’s deputies at a structure fire scene on Watson Lane in the Tortugas area. A multi-agency task force is investigating.
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Jury convicts Las Cruces man of first-degree murder in Young Park triple homicide
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Las Cruces woman charged with intentional child abuse resulting in death of newborn
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Suspect charged with voluntary manslaughter in fatal West Amador Avenue shooting
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New Mexico House approves package of public safety bills affecting mental health response, survivor benefits
New Mexico House approves package of public safety bills affecting mental health response, survivor benefits
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