Las Cruces woman sentenced to 8 years for armed fentanyl trafficking
A Las Cruces woman was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl while armed with a stolen handgun.
Icelandic director returns to Las Cruces for second film production
Icelandic director Anton Sigurdsson returned to Las Cruces to film “Pandemonium,” his second southern New Mexico production in the past year.
Op-Ed: When the rain comes, will our land be ready?
Rep. Rebecca Dow argues New Mexico should accelerate watershed restoration and wildfire mitigation to help the land retain more rainfall and reduce flood damage.
New Mexico ballistics network generates leads in more than 500 criminal incidents
New Mexico’s expanded NIBIN ballistics network has generated leads in more than 527 criminal incidents, including two Roswell homicide investigations, according to state officials.
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DACC nursing program becomes first in New Mexico to earn international simulation endorsement
Doña Ana Community College’s nursing program has become the first in New Mexico to receive a Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement from an international nursing simulation association.
Heinrich seeks details on Interior Department administrative leave spending
Sen. Martin Heinrich is asking the Interior Department to detail its spending on paid administrative leave and use of the federal deferred resignation program.
Opinion: Young people deserve to lead. We should make it possible
Logan Howard argues that paying New Mexico legislators would make public service more accessible to young people, working families and others who cannot afford to serve without a salary.
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.
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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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Las Cruces woman sentenced to 8 years for armed fentanyl trafficking
A Las Cruces woman was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl while armed with a stolen handgun.
New Mexico ballistics network generates leads in more than 500 criminal incidents
New Mexico’s expanded NIBIN ballistics network has generated leads in more than 527 criminal incidents, including two Roswell homicide investigations, according to state officials.
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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DACC nursing program becomes first in New Mexico to earn international simulation endorsement
Doña Ana Community College’s nursing program has become the first in New Mexico to receive a Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement from an international nursing simulation association.
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.
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.
