Las Cruces man sentenced in Lowe’s robbery case
A Las Cruces man was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after prosecutors said he stole merchandise from Lowe’s and threatened an employee with a firearm.
Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth won’t seek reelection in 2028
New Mexico Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth, a Santa Fe Democrat, says he will not seek another leadership term next year or run for reelection in 2028.
Community of Hope parking lots to be restriped June 18
Parking lots at the Community of Hope campus in Las Cruces will undergo striping maintenance June 18, with work planned in phases throughout the day.
Heinrich, Luján press Burgum over park fees used for D.C. projects
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are demanding answers on whether national park fees are being redirected to Washington, D.C., projects.
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Deming farmworker housing project wins state tax credit award
Housing New Mexico approved tax credits for a 53-unit Deming farmworker housing project and a loan tied to Montana Meadows in Las Cruces.
NMSU legend Anita Maxwell named to New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame
NMSU basketball legend Anita Maxwell is part of the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame’s 2025 induction class, with a banquet scheduled June 27 in Albuquerque.
Vasquez marks DACA anniversary, calls for protections for Dreamers
The southern New Mexico congressman said more than 4,000 DACA recipients live in New Mexico and deserve certainty. Organ Mountain News report WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez marked the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Monday by calling for continued protections for Dreamers and
New Mexico health officials warn parents to stop using recalled Nara infant formula
New Mexico health officials are warning parents to stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula after the product was linked to three infant botulism cases in other states.
Las Cruces man accused of possessing bomb-making materials near ‘A’ Mountain
Prosecutors say NMSU police and bomb squad personnel found bomb-making materials, chemicals and an explosives handbook after witnesses reported explosions in the desert south of Dripping Springs Road.
Juneteenth closures to affect city, county and NMDOH operations
Las Cruces, Doña Ana County and NMDOH offices will close or adjust schedules Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth.
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