Traffic operation nets 72 citations on Solano Drive
Las Cruces police issued 72 citations during a one-hour Solano Drive traffic operation, including speeding, no registration and no proof of insurance.
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Federal court blocks Trump-era attempt to tie emergency funds to immigration enforcement
A federal court struck down Trump-era rules tying FEMA and DHS funding to immigration enforcement. Attorney General Raúl Torrez says the ruling protects billions in emergency preparedness and disaster relief dollars for New Mexico.
Doña Ana County to hold unclaimed burial ceremony Oct. 8
The remains of 38 unclaimed individuals will be interred Oct. 8 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Las Cruces. Doña Ana County invites the public to attend the ceremony honoring them.
Action thriller 'Coppers' wraps filming in Socorro
“Coppers,” a feature thriller filmed entirely in New Mexico, has wrapped production in Socorro. The project employed dozens of New Mexico actors and crew and stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Eric Roberts and Steven Michael Quezada.
League of Women Voters schedules election forums in Las Cruces
The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico will host two nonpartisan candidate forums in September for contested school board and city council races ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
Vasquez, border Democrats press DHS on $150B 'blank check'
Rep. Gabe Vasquez and other border-state Democrats are pressing DHS for accountability in how it will use $150 billion in new funding, calling for technology, training and safeguards against waste and abuse.
New Mexico teen charged with violent threats after Kirk assassination
A New Mexico teenager was charged after posting violent and racist threats on social media following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. FBI agents say the 19-year-old admitted making the posts and faces up to five years in prison.
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery spotlights Patricia Black and John Glass in September
The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery has named Patricia Black and John Glass as its featured artists for September. Black works with decorated gourds, while Glass is an award-winning watercolorist.
Roswell man admits to bomb threats against Doña Ana County court, other government offices
Jeffrey Ramon Diaz of Roswell pleaded guilty to making multiple bomb threats, including one targeting the Doña Ana County Magistrate Court. He faces up to 10 years in prison at sentencing.
