Las Cruces woman charged with intentional child abuse resulting in death of newborn
A Las Cruces woman has been charged with intentional child abuse resulting in death after police say she gave birth in a portable toilet and disposed of the newborn.
Suspect charged with voluntary manslaughter in fatal West Amador Avenue shooting
A 26-year-old man has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after a fatal Tuesday shooting on West Amador Avenue in Las Cruces, police say.
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
Without explanation, FAA closes El Paso and New Mexico airspace for 10 days, cites national defense
The FAA has shut down airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days under an unexplained national defense order, halting commercial and private flights.
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Governor appoints Susie Kimble to fill vacant Doña Ana County commission seat
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Republican Susie Kimble to the Doña Ana County Commission, filling the District 3 seat through the end of 2026.
53-year-old man killed in Tuesday afternoon shooting on West Amador Avenue
A 53-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on West Amador Avenue. Las Cruces police have a 26-year-old suspect in custody.
Las Cruces police to mark two years since line-of-duty death of Officer Jonah Hernandez
Las Cruces police will hold a private memorial marking two years since Officer Jonah Hernandez was killed in the line of duty in February 2024.
NMDOT Secretary Ricky Serna announces resignation
New Mexico Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna will resign effective Feb. 20 after more than three years leading the state transportation department.
OPINION: After Ruidoso, we know that early detection saves lives and livelihoods
State Sen. Pat Woods argues for funding a statewide wildfire detection camera network, saying early detection can save lives, property and local economies.
Las Cruces police identify man killed in Sunday police shooting
Las Cruces police have identified the 28-year-old man killed in a Sunday police shooting on south Valley Drive. The incident remains under investigation.
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