Governor appoints Susie Kimble to fill vacant Doña Ana County commission seat
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Republican Susie Kimble to the Doña Ana County Commission, filling the District 3 seat through the end of 2026.
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53-year-old man killed in Tuesday afternoon shooting on West Amador Avenue
A 53-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on West Amador Avenue. Las Cruces police have a 26-year-old suspect in custody.
Las Cruces police to mark two years since line-of-duty death of Officer Jonah Hernandez
Las Cruces police will hold a private memorial marking two years since Officer Jonah Hernandez was killed in the line of duty in February 2024.
NMDOT Secretary Ricky Serna announces resignation
New Mexico Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna will resign effective Feb. 20 after more than three years leading the state transportation department.
Las Cruces police identify man killed in Sunday police shooting
Las Cruces police have identified the 28-year-old man killed in a Sunday police shooting on south Valley Drive. The incident remains under investigation.
New Mexico Senate passes bill targeting illegal gun sales and certain high-capacity weapons
The New Mexico Senate has approved legislation aimed at curbing illegal gun trafficking and restricting certain high-capacity weapons, sending the measure to the House for consideration.
Climate planning bill moves forward in New Mexico Senate
A bill establishing long-term pollution reduction and economic planning goals in New Mexico advanced from a Senate committee and now heads to the full Senate.
Patient advocacy groups back amended HB 99 as Las Cruces councilor plays leading role
Advocacy groups are backing an amended version of House Bill 99, which would make targeted changes to New Mexico’s Medical Malpractice Act, as a Las Cruces city councilor emerges as a prominent voice in the effort.
Heinrich backs bill to keep Social Security increases from cutting SNAP
Sen. Martin Heinrich is cosponsoring a bill to stop Social Security cost-of-living increases from reducing SNAP benefits, a change that could affect tens of thousands of New Mexicans.
