Las Cruces bondsman charged in alleged sex trafficking, forced labor scheme
A Las Cruces bounty hunter faces federal charges, including sex trafficking and forced labor, after investigators say he exploited people he bonded out of jail.
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Mescalero man pleads guilty to assaulting federal officer
A Mescalero man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer, admitting he struck a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer during an arrest on the reservation.
Proposed federal budget cuts could impact New Mexico public lands, Heinrich says
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich says proposed federal budget cuts could significantly impact New Mexico’s public lands, national parks and wildlife programs.
Police release video, new details in fatal police shooting on Lohman Avenue
Las Cruces police released video and new details in a fatal police shooting on Lohman Avenue, where investigators say a man reached for a firearm before officers opened fire.
LCPS earns national awards for budgeting, procurement
Las Cruces Public Schools earned national recognition for budgeting and procurement, becoming the only district in New Mexico to receive both awards.
Firefighters assist Doña Ana County with Hondo Road house fire
Las Cruces firefighters assisted Doña Ana County crews battling a wind-driven house fire on Hondo Road that spread through the structure Sunday afternoon.
Federal prosecutors complete largest racketeering case in New Mexico history targeting prison gang
Federal prosecutors say a decade-long case against the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico prison gang led to charges against 178 members and associates and multiple life sentences.
Fire damages abandoned building on North Mesquite Street, fifth incident since 2024
Firefighters responded to a blaze at an abandoned building on North Mesquite Street in Las Cruces, the fifth fire at the property since 2024.
White Sands to close Hwy. 70 twice Monday morning and midday
White Sands Missile Range will close U.S. 70 twice Monday, April 27, with each closure expected to last about an hour.
