Fire damages vacant building on West Hadley Avenue
The Las Cruces Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a vacant building on West Hadley Avenue on April 5. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
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Mawu Revels’ felony murder conviction tossed by New Mexico Supreme Court
The New Mexico Supreme Court has overturned Mawu Revels’ felony murder conviction, citing flawed jury instructions in a 2021 Las Cruces shooting case.
DACC to host community event focused on healthy living, human rights and the environment
Doña Ana Community College will host “Celebrating Community,” a student event focused on health, the environment and human rights on April 8 at the Espina campus.
DACC to host opening reception for eco-justice art exhibit by Celina Corral Arreola
Doña Ana Community College will host an opening reception for a new eco-justice art exhibit by Celina Corral Arreola on April 17 at its East Mesa campus.
Heinrich’s amendment to protect public lands blocked by Senate Republicans
Sen. Martin Heinrich’s amendment to prevent the sale of public lands was blocked by Republicans as part of a broader budget resolution he says benefits billionaires at the expense of working families.
Heinrich, Luján back bill to fully fund special education for students with disabilities
New Mexico's U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are co-sponsoring legislation to meet the federal government's original funding commitment to special education under the IDEA.
Vasquez, Booker introduce bill to prevent USDA from freezing farm contracts
Legislation aims to ensure agency honors agreements, releases stalled payments
REAL ID required to fly or access federal buildings starting May 7
New Mexico MVD urges residents to check ID compliance and schedule appointments
Tim Brown to speak at Henson Community Breakfast in Las Cruces
Retired Dallas Cowboys player and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown headlined the annual Henson Community Breakfast on May 1 in Las Cruces.
