Republican drops out of Congressional District 2 primary
Jose Orozco’s exit leaves Greg Cunningham as the lone contender in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District primary.
Las Cruces City Council approves $25M in projects, advances $20M bond plan
Las Cruces City Council approved nearly $25 million in projects and advanced a $20 million bond plan funded by a voter-approved gross receipts tax increase.
New Mexico AG releases blistering report, announces lawsuit against state child welfare agency
A state report found systemic failures in New Mexico’s child welfare agency, including child deaths and retaliation claims, prompting a lawsuit seeking accountability.
Boys & Girls Club breaks ground on new Las Cruces facility, seeks final $4M for project
The Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces broke ground on a new 30,000-square-foot facility and is seeking $4 million to complete its $12 million campaign.
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Judge disqualifies Republican NM Rep. Rebecca Dow from June primary ballot
A judge removed Republican Rep. Rebecca Dow from the June primary ballot after ruling her nominating paperwork did not meet state requirements.
Judge denies Meta request to delay trial in New Mexico child safety case
A judge denied Meta’s request to delay trial in New Mexico’s case over child safety, allowing proceedings on potential platform changes to move forward May 4.
Woman saves husband’s life using CPR skills from Doña Ana County class
A Doña Ana County woman used CPR skills learned in a free two-hour class to save her husband’s life after he collapsed at home.
New Mexico to offer up to $3M in grants for meat processors starting April 13
New Mexico meat processing businesses can apply for up to $3 million in grant funding beginning April 13, with applications open through May 15.
Las Cruces jury convicts Josiah Ontiveros on three counts of first-degree murder in Young Park mass shooting
A Las Cruces jury found Josiah Ontiveros guilty on three counts of first-degree murder in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting and not guilty on three conspiracy charges.
Op-Ed: New Mexico should reject the illusion of ‘education freedom’
State Rep. Raymundo Lara argues New Mexico should reject a proposed federal education tax credit, warning it could weaken public school funding and accountability.
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