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An older man with gray hair and glasses wears a black baseball cap, blue plaid shirt and white T-shirt while sitting indoors with his arms crossed. He uses a cane to help walk.
Public Safety

Missing Las Cruces man last seen in El Paso

Las Cruces police continue to search for 68-year-old Arthur J. Crothers, who was last seen in downtown El Paso on Nov. 25 after leaving a group home.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, wearing a suit, sits at a congressional committee desk during a hearing, speaking into a microphone with a name placard visible and bookshelves in the background.
State

Vasquez introduces bipartisan drone safety bill amid law enforcement concerns in New Mexico

Rep. Gabe Vasquez has introduced a bipartisan bill directing GAO to study law enforcement drone use and counter-drone authority, citing concerns raised by New Mexico agencies.

The CyraCom logo, featuring a blue circular symbol and the company name with the tagline “How Interpretation Should Be.”
Business

CyraCom closure leads to dozens of layoffs in Las Cruces

CyraCom has closed its Las Cruces call center after a corporate acquisition, cutting 85 jobs and triggering WARN notifications to affected employees.

Court blocks federal freeze on wind energy permits, restoring approvals nationwide
News

Court blocks federal freeze on wind energy permits, restoring approvals nationwide

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and 18 states won a federal case overturning a nationwide freeze on wind energy permitting. The ruling restores federal approvals for onshore and offshore projects and provides greater certainty for New Mexico’s growing wind sector.

A juvenile male, seen from behind in an orange jail jumpsuit, sits in a courtroom facing a judge seated at the bench, with wood paneling and an American flag in the background.
Crime

After the ruling: what juvenile courts can order — and what actually exists

After a juvenile court ruling in New Mexico, outcomes depend less on law than on available services. Here’s what judges can order — and what actually exists.

A booking photo of Heather Croom, who was ordered held without bond pending trial by a Doña Ana County judge following a detention hearing.
Public Safety

Judge orders repeat offender held without bond pending trial

A Doña Ana County judge ordered a Las Cruces woman held without bond pending trial, citing repeated arrests and safety concerns tied to a charge involving a health care worker.

Las Cruces Public Schools logo featuring the Zia symbol in front of desert mesas and cacti, with the words “Las Cruces Public Schools” beneath the emblem.
LCPS

LCPS to distribute free holiday meal kits for children Dec. 17

Las Cruces Public Schools will distribute free holiday meal kits for children ages 1–18 on Dec. 17, with traffic closures planned near Tashiro Drive during the evening pickup

Graduates wearing black caps and gowns sit closely together during an NMSU commencement ceremony, with decorated mortarboards visible in the crowd.
NMSU

NMSU awards more than 1,200 degrees at fall 2025 commencement ceremonies

New Mexico State University awards more than 1,200 degrees during two fall 2025 commencement ceremonies at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.

A young female juvenile is shown from behind wearing an orange jail jumpsuit while seated in a courtroom, facing a judge’s bench during a court proceeding.
Crime

After the arrest: how juvenile cases actually move through New Mexico courts

After a juvenile arrest in New Mexico, a case can take several paths. Here’s what happens next, from detention decisions to court timelines and possible outcomes.

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