Federal jury rules for Las Cruces officers in civil rights lawsuit over 2021 shooting
A federal jury in Las Cruces ruled in favor of four police officers in a civil rights lawsuit stemming from a 2021 vehicle pursuit and shooting.
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Plaintiffs ask court to reject state education plan in Yazzie/Martinez case
Plaintiffs in the Yazzie/Martinez education case are asking a state court to reject New Mexico’s proposed remedial plan and require a rewritten version with clearer timelines and accountability.
Fire damages home on Cedardale Drive; pets rescued, no injuries reported
A Tuesday morning house fire on Cedardale Drive caused damage to a Las Cruces home but no injuries were reported. Firefighters rescued three pets from the residence.
State to hold energy-transition forum in Sunland Park on March 11
New Mexico will hold a public forum in Sunland Park on March 11 to gather input on transportation as part of a statewide energy-transition plan. It is the closest stop for Doña Ana County residents
DACC instructor Dr. Marnie Rocha receives 2026 excellence in teaching award
Doña Ana Community College instructor Dr. Marnie Rocha received the 2026 Donald C. Roush Excellence in Teaching Award during the college’s spring convocation.
Secretary of state highlights passage of election security, school election bills in 2026 session
New Mexico’s secretary of state highlighted two major election bills passed in the 2026 session, including emergency election procedures and a proposed constitutional amendment on school elections.
New Mexico attorney general reopens criminal investigation into alleged activity at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has reopened a criminal investigation into alleged illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch and is seeking access to unredacted federal case files.
Mesilla Valley Concert Band to present ‘Spring Potpourri’ concert March 8 at NMSU
The Mesilla Valley Concert Band will present its free “Spring Potpourri” concert March 8 at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall, featuring guest conductors and horn soloist Nancy Joy.
Las Cruces woman pleads guilty in federal meth trafficking case
A 43-year-old Las Cruces woman pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine after agents seized more than 40 grams during a 2025 traffic stop.
