Chile Drop gets $10,000 boost from New Mexico Tourism
Las Cruces’ Chile Drop has received a $10,000 New Mexico Tourism grant to expand the city’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration, which draws thousands each year.
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Las Cruces police, La Piñon stress consent and prevention in acquaintance rape cases
Las Cruces police and La Piñon highlight prevention tips as most sexual assaults involve someone known to the victim. College students face higher risk.
BLM McGregor Range grazing auction brings in $1 million for land management
BLM auctioned grazing rights on McGregor Range near Alamogordo and El Paso, leasing 14,116 forage units and generating over $1 million for land management.
Torrez warns New Mexicans about online immigration attorney scams
Attorney General Raúl Torrez warned of rising scams where fraudsters pose as immigration attorneys online, urging New Mexicans to avoid payments via social apps and verify credentials directly.
MountainView opens new urgent care on Lohman Avenue
MountainView Regional Medical Center has opened a new urgent care on Lohman Avenue in Las Cruces, replacing its Walton location and expanding walk-in services.
Las Cruces first grade teacher Nancy Orta named 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year
Nancy Orta, a first grade teacher at East Picacho Elementary in Las Cruces, has been named the 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year. She will represent the state nationally.
Las Cruces police warn gun owners after rise in firearm thefts from vehicles
Las Cruces police say 429 firearms have been stolen from vehicles since 2022, making up nearly 75% of all reported gun thefts in the city.
Vasquez presses social media CEOs on illegal gun sales, youth violence
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez urged Meta, Snapchat and Telegram to stop illegal gun sales on their platforms after New Mexico law enforcement raised alarms about youth access to firearms.
Road rage suspect arrested in June shooting that killed Las Cruces teen
Las Cruces police arrested Jonathan Estrada, 18, in the June 2 road rage shooting that killed 14-year-old Alejandro Roman near Solano and Spruce.
