NM Supreme Court upholds conviction in ‘Baby Favi’ child abuse death case
The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV in the 2018 death of 2-year-old Faviola Rodriguez, known locally as “Baby Favi.”
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From candle shops to AI in hospitals: This week in southern New Mexico
Good morning, and happy Sunday from Organ Mountain News. This week’s coverage touched on some very different corners of southern New Mexico — from a criminal case at a hospice facility to a downtown small business expansion to the growing role of artificial intelligence in hospital systems. There were also
Las Cruces gas prices climb ahead of summer travel season
Gas prices in Las Cruces and across New Mexico continued climbing this week, with regular unleaded averaging more than $4.30 per gallon ahead of summer travel season.
Early voting tops 1,800 ballots in Doña Ana County ahead of expanded voting sites
More than 1,800 ballots have been cast in Doña Ana County ahead of New Mexico’s June 2 primary election as expanded early voting begins statewide.
Anthony man accused of strangling girlfriend, preventing her from leaving trailer
A 19-year-old Anthony man faces felony charges after police say he strangled his girlfriend and repeatedly prevented her from leaving during a domestic violence incident.
Las Cruces man accused of sending Facebook shooting threats with rifle photo
A Las Cruces man faces a felony charge after investigators say he sent Facebook shooting threats along with a rifle photo during a dispute over money.
Man accused of strangling niece while she held toddler at Las Cruces hospice
A man faces felony charges after police say he strangled his niece while she held a toddler during an altercation at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces.
Las Cruces woman accused of stabbing father during argument over moving boxes, finances
A Las Cruces woman faces felony charges after police say she stabbed her father during an argument over moving boxes and finances, leaving him with serious injuries.
NM Supreme Court upholds EPE recovery of Winter Storm Uri power costs
The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld regulators’ approval of El Paso Electric’s recovery of Winter Storm Uri-related power costs, though the utility says the money has already been recovered from customers.
