Las Cruces man accused of putting neighbor in chokehold for up to 20 minutes
Las Cruces police say Jesus Sanchez-Romero placed a neighbor in a chokehold for up to 20 minutes during a fight on Weaver Trail, leading to an aggravated battery charge.
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New Mexico Taxation and Revenue warns of scam text messages
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is warning residents about fake text messages demanding payment or personal data, urging people to report suspicious messages to its Tax Fraud Investigations Division.
NM singer-songwriter and farrier honored with 2025 Rounders Award
Rancher-musician Randy Huston and farrier-artist Jim Keith received the 2025 Rounders Award from the New Mexico Department of Agriculture for their lasting contributions to Western culture and heritage.
League of Women Voters to host candidate forum for Mesilla Board of Trustees on Oct. 21
The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico will host a public forum Oct. 21 for Mesilla Board of Trustees candidates, giving voters a chance to hear from all four contenders ahead of the November election.
Las Cruces police issue 61 citations during Main Street traffic operation
Las Cruces police issued 61 citations in a one-hour operation Thursday morning on Main Street, targeting speeders and other traffic offenses.
Seven hospitalized after early morning fire damages Las Cruces home
Las Cruces firefighters contained a house fire early Thursday on Sacramento Street that left seven people hospitalized, including one man still in the hospital with injuries
New Mexico officials urge residents to buy local firewood to stop invasive pests
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is reminding residents to buy firewood locally and avoid transporting untreated logs to help stop the spread of invasive species.
$10 million in New Mexico child tax credits remain unclaimed
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue says $10.7 million in child tax credits have not been claimed. Families can still file or amend returns for credits of $25 to $622 per child.
DASO investigating after barricaded suspect dies in apartment fire on Telshor
A person wanted on multiple felony warrants died Thursday after barricading themself inside a Telshor Boulevard apartment where a fire broke out during a SWAT-style standoff, according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office.
