New Mexico acquires nearly 11,000 acres for new Mimbres Valley wildlife area
New Mexico has acquired nearly 11,000 acres in the Mimbres Valley for a new wildlife management area bordering the Gila National Forest.
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Vasquez backs bipartisan bill targeting scam ads on social media
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is backing bipartisan legislation that would require social media companies to combat fraudulent ads and strengthen enforcement against scammers.
New Mexico says childhood vaccine recommendations will remain unchanged
New Mexico health officials say the state will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations and continue using the American Academy of Pediatrics schedule as a guide.
FBI seeks information in three Roswell homicide investigations
The FBI, Roswell police and Chaves County sheriff’s deputies are seeking information in three homicide investigations involving men found dead in and near Roswell this summer.
Luján bill would make home-based care a mandatory Medicaid benefit
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján is co-leading legislation that would make home and community-based services a mandatory Medicaid benefit and phase out waiting lists.
$500,000 grant will fund critical repairs at Mesilla Valley Community of Hope
Mesilla Valley Community of Hope will receive $500,000 from Housing New Mexico for a critical roof replacement and rehabilitation work at its Las Cruces day shelter.
13-year-old sentenced to two years in CYFD custody in Chris Carnero shooting death
A 13-year-old was sentenced to two years in CYFD custody after pleading no contest in the shooting death of 13-year-old Chris Carnero in Las Cruces.
Las Cruces Fire Department names Justin Whitefield deputy chief of operations
The Las Cruces Fire Department has named 19-year department veteran Justin Whitefield deputy chief of operations after he served in the role on an interim basis.
Las Cruces seeks input on N. Alameda, Hoagland intersection improvements
Las Cruces will host an Aug. 20 public meeting on planned traffic signals, sidewalks, pavement and other improvements at N. Alameda Boulevard and Hoagland Road.
