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.
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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.
New report: New Mexico agriculture industry generated $50.5B in economic impact in 2025
New Mexico’s food and agriculture sector generated $50.5 billion in economic impact in 2025, supporting more than 265,000 jobs, according to a new report.
Measles cases rise to 15 in southern New Mexico, all linked to detention centers
Measles cases in New Mexico have risen to 15, all linked to detention centers in southern New Mexico, including three in Doña Ana County.
Silver City man pleads guilty to federal firearms charge after prior felony conviction
A Silver City man pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge after officers found weapons during a traffic stop and a later search of his home.
