Mescalero man pleads guilty to federal assault charge
Myron Edward Blake Jr., 40, of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury and faces up to five years in prison.
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Got Shots clinics offer free back-to-school vaccinations in August
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Got Shots clinics will offer free vaccinations for all children 18 and under throughout August to help families meet school requirements and protect against preventable diseases.
NMED issues emergency rule banning synthetic hemp manufacturing
The New Mexico Environment Department has issued an emergency rule banning the production of synthetic cannabinoids such as Delta-8 THC, citing health risks and the need to protect minors.
DACC awarded $77,000 to boost local journalism education
Doña Ana Community College has been awarded a $77,000 grant to enhance journalism education, launch student-run news outlets and provide public workshops on media skills.
Dangerous heat wave expected in New Mexico through this weekend
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning residents to take precautions as dangerous heat is expected to bring temperatures up to 107 degrees across the state this weekend.
Las Cruces police issue 86 citations during north Main Street enforcement
The Las Cruces Police Department issued 86 traffic citations during a short enforcement operation along north Main Street on Aug. 7, 2025. Most were for speeding, with additional tickets for registration, insurance and license violations.
Heinrich, Luján discuss impact of public broadcasting cuts on New Mexico communities
Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján hosted a roundtable with New Mexico’s public broadcasting leaders to address the effects of federal budget cuts. These cuts threaten emergency services, local news, and children’s programming in rural and Tribal communities.
Las Cruces man sentenced to 49 years in violent kidnapping case
Jacob Gonzales was sentenced to 49 years in prison after a retrial in a 2020 kidnapping case. Prosecutors say the victim’s testimony helped secure a harsher sentence than the original conviction.
Free back-to-school vaccinations offered at Las Cruces public health office
The Las Cruces Public Health Office will offer free back-to-school vaccinations for children July 17–29, regardless of insurance status. Appointments and walk-ins available.
