NASA astronaut, engineer to speak at NMSU's 1888 Leadership Series in April
Former NASA astronaut José Hernández will speak April 14 at NMSU as part of the 1888 Leadership Series. The event is free and open to the public.
What New Mexico voters need to know before the primary election
A breakdown of how party affiliation affects voting in New Mexico’s primary election, including deadlines and ballot options.
State funding helps Las Cruces launch heat pump program after federal funds fall through
State funding will help Las Cruces launch a heat pump program to cool high-risk homes after expected federal funding fell through, shifting the project’s financial support.
13-year-old boy critically injured in Las Cruces shooting; another 13-year-old arrested
A 13-year-old boy was critically injured in a Las Cruces shooting and airlifted to El Paso. Police arrested another 13-year-old and say the investigation is ongoing.
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Film festival to host panels, workshops, celebrity talks
NMSU’s Las Cruces International Film Festival will offer free panels, workshops and celebrity talks April 8–12 for students and the public.
Las Cruces man charged with federal drug trafficking, machine gun device offenses
A Las Cruces man faces federal charges after authorities say he sold cocaine and a machine gun conversion device to undercover agents.
Las Cruces robotics team earns top FIRST award, advances to Texas district competition
Project NEO Robotics of Las Cruces won the FIRST Impact Award in Fort Worth, earning a spot in the 2026 district competition in Houston.
Las Cruces man charged in drive-by shooting at occupied home near Picacho Avenue
A Las Cruces man faces felony charges after police say he fired shots at an occupied home. A handgun and shell casings were recovered.
Judge denies pretrial detention in Southern New Mexico prison stabbing case
A judge denied prosecutors’ request to hold Fabian Marcos Bojorquez in custody ahead of trial in a Southern New Mexico prison stabbing case.
Vasquez criticizes proposed USPS fuel surcharge, links increase to Iran war
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging USPS to reconsider a proposed fuel surcharge, arguing rising costs tied to the Iran war would burden American households.
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