Las Cruces man charged with federal drug trafficking, machine gun device offenses
A Las Cruces man faces federal charges after authorities say he sold cocaine and a machine gun conversion device to undercover agents.
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Las Cruces robotics team earns top FIRST award, advances to Texas district competition
Project NEO Robotics of Las Cruces won the FIRST Impact Award in Fort Worth, earning a spot in the 2026 district competition in Houston.
Vasquez criticizes proposed USPS fuel surcharge, links increase to Iran war
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging USPS to reconsider a proposed fuel surcharge, arguing rising costs tied to the Iran war would burden American households.
Doña Ana County announces election official training schedule for 2026 primary
Doña Ana County will host training sessions for election officials and poll watchers ahead of the June 2, 2026 primary election.
Las Cruces to begin spring, summer watering restrictions April 1
Las Cruces will begin spring and summer water restrictions April 1, limiting watering days and prohibiting irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Border Patrol agent accused of strangling handcuffed detainee, hiding body camera footage
A U.S. Border Patrol agent is accused of strangling a handcuffed detainee and hiding body camera footage in Doña Ana County, according to a federal indictment.
Vasquez demands answers from Trump administration over rising gas prices tied to Iran war
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is demanding answers from the Trump administration as New Mexico records the nation’s steepest gas price increase, which he links to the war with Iran.
State to auction properties in Doña Ana, Luna counties for unpaid taxes
New Mexico will auction properties with at least three years of unpaid taxes in Doña Ana and Luna counties, with in-person bidding scheduled March 30 and April 14–15.
El Paso man charged after stash house tied to human smuggling operation uncovered
An El Paso man is facing federal charges after agents uncovered a stash house with 16 people without legal immigration status tied to a failed smuggling attempt at a Las Cruces-area checkpoint.
