El Paso man convicted in migrant smuggling conspiracy tied to southern New Mexico
A federal jury convicted an El Paso man accused of coordinating a migrant smuggling operation that transported people through southern New Mexico and Texas.
Senate passes Heinrich, Luján-backed bill aimed at keeping rural New Mexico hospitals open
The U.S. Senate passed legislation cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján to extend a federal program supporting rural community hospitals in New Mexico and across the country.
Nearly 95,000 New Mexicans vote early in primary election
Secretary of State data shows early voting activity continuing to climb across New Mexico ahead of the June 2 primary election.
NMCA Showcase of Homes returns with 17 new homes across Las Cruces
The New Mexico Construction Alliance Showcase of Homes returns to Las Cruces with 17 homes open for tours across four price tiers.
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One dead after explosion, fire damage duplex on Fairway Drive
One person died after an explosion and fire damaged a duplex on Fairway Drive in Las Cruces on Thursday morning. Investigators are working to determine the cause.
New leadership program at NMSU creates opportunities, networks for freshmen
NMSU has launched a new program designed to help freshmen build leadership skills, campus connections and professional networks from the start of college.
Free screening of ‘Shark Thrash’ brings cult-film chaos to Las Cruces
A free screening of “Shark Thrash” from cult film studio The Asylum will take place June 6 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces, followed by a Q&A with cast and crew.
NM State football lands five national TV games in 2026 schedule release
Conference USA released kickoff times and TV assignments for the 2026 season, including five nationally televised NM State football games.
NM judge rules Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Barela must leave post
A New Mexico judge ruled that Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Amy Barela must step down from her leadership post amid an ongoing intra-party legal fight.
Las Cruces firefighters extinguish early morning structure fire on El Camino Real
Las Cruces firefighters responded Tuesday morning to a structure fire on El Camino Real that was contained to the room where it started.
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