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Accountability

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.

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaks during a congressional hearing, seated at a dais with a nameplate in front of him
Gas Prices

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.

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Economic Development

NMSU Arrowhead Center ranked among New Mexico’s largest economic development agencies

NMSU’s Arrowhead Center has been ranked among New Mexico’s largest economic development agencies, highlighting its impact on startups, job creation and statewide economic growth.

Tatiana Favela
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Crime

Deming man charged with plotting sexual abuse of child through prison calls

A Deming man is charged with plotting sexual abuse of a child under 13, with investigators citing recorded jail calls outlining alleged plans.

Damien Willis
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Property Taxes

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.

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Paved roadway under construction in southern New Mexico with traffic cones and desert landscape, representing infrastructure tied to Project Jupiter development
Project Jupiter

NM environment officials will hold public hearing on Project Jupiter air permits, push back decision

New Mexico environment officials will hold a public hearing and delay a decision on Project Jupiter air permits as scrutiny grows over the proposed data center’s environmental impact.

Danielle Prokop
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Crime

Man charged in Anthony killing was already accused in earlier shooting, records show

A Doña Ana County man charged in a fatal Anthony shooting was already facing a prior gun case, according to court records and witness statements.

Damien Willis
Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education President Pamela Cort and Vice President Robert Wofford sit at a dais during a March 24, 2026, meeting discussing renaming César Chávez Elementary
LCPS

Las Cruces school board discusses renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary following abuse revelations

Las Cruces school board members are weighing whether to rename César Chávez Elementary following abuse allegations that have sparked calls to remove his name from public spaces.

Leah Romero
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Crime

Las Cruces man charged with sexual assault at Telshor apartment

A Las Cruces man faces a felony sexual assault charge after police say he assaulted a woman at a Telshor apartment and interfered with a 911 call.

Damien Willis

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