Las Cruces man charged with multiple sex crimes after reported assault
An 18-year-old Las Cruces man faces five felony charges after investigators alleged he assaulted a 17-year-old relative following a night of drinking at a family home.
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Santa Teresa man accused of shooting his mother 11 times held pending detention hearing
A 20-year-old from Santa Teresa is accused of shooting his mother 11 times inside their home early Monday morning. Prosecutors have filed a motion to keep him detained until trial.
Sunland Park man charged with first-degree murder after fatal shooting on Palma Drive
Police say a Sunland Park man accused of fatally shooting Jesus Alba De La Cruz on Oct. 13 has been charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors are seeking to keep him jailed without bond.
Las Cruces teen charged with attempted murder after early morning shooting, police say
An 18-year-old Las Cruces man is accused of shooting another teen during a planned burglary, then hiding evidence, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Doña Ana County Magistrate Court.
BREAKING: New details revealed in fatal police shooting at Chili's
At a Tuesday briefing, LCPD released body-camera video from the Oct. 9 shooting outside Chili’s on South Telshor. Police say a man identified as Philip Mullen advanced with a hammer despite commands; he died at the scene.
At Las Cruces roundtable, Vasquez warns of $578 monthly hikes if ACA tax credits lapse
At a Las Cruces roundtable with patients and health leaders, Rep. Gabe Vasquez said the expiration of ACA premium tax credits could raise health costs by $578 a month for 51,000 New Mexicans.
Human eyes last: How OMN uses AI in our newsroom
Organ Mountain News explains its approach to AI in journalism: tools may help with efficiency but human judgment always comes last.
Casa de Peregrinos to host hunger demonstration Tuesday in Las Cruces
Casa de Peregrinos will hold two hunger demonstrations in Las Cruces on Sept. 16 to highlight food insecurity and encourage donations. Times, locations and contact details inside.
Doña Ana County advances Project Jupiter data center plan despite water concerns
Doña Ana County commissioners advanced Project Jupiter, a multibillion-dollar data center plan in Santa Teresa, over community concerns about water and tax equity. A final vote is set for Sept. 19.
