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Lawmakers sit at a panel table during a New Mexico House Republican task force meeting as attendees listen from the audience at the Roundhouse.
Public Safety

Governor’s adviser: 3 out of 4 days see New Mexico youth arrested with a firearm

New Mexico’s senior public safety adviser told lawmakers that a child or teen is arrested with a firearm on three out of every four days. The claim comes as officials and prosecutors warn of violent crime tied to repeat juvenile offenders.

Joshua Bowling
A baby with blond hair sits in a gray car seat holding a green blanket and a pacifier while looking toward the camera.
Public Safety

Free car seat fitting station offered Thursday in Las Cruces

A free car seat fitting station will be held Thursday at Sisbarro Buick-GMC in Las Cruces with certified technicians offering inspections, safety guidance and limited replacement seats.

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A sketched map highlights the boundaries of Epstein’s Zorro Ranch property next to a grainy aerial photo of the main residence and surrounding grounds.
News

By the #s: New Mexico mentions in recent Epstein email release

A new release of thousands of Epstein emails includes several dozen references to New Mexico, detailing invitations to his Zorro Ranch, visits to the state and mentions of former Gov. Bill Richardson as lawmakers pursue a truth commission.

Patrick Lohmann
A long northbound BNSF freight train sits on the tracks on a clear day, with rail cars stretching into the distance.
Public Safety

Police identify man killed in train collision near south Main Street

Las Cruces police identified 46-year-old Manuel Jose Aguirre as the man killed in a Nov. 26 train collision near south Main Street. Investigators say he was walking on the tracks and did not respond to warnings.

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Four speakers sit at a panel table as a presenter stands with a microphone in front of a screen titled Yazzie/Martínez Case Snapshot during a public meeting.

New Mexico has a plan to fix its failure to educate disadvantaged kids. Not everyone thinks it’s enough.

New Mexico’s updated plan to overhaul education for disadvantaged children includes raises for educators and new supports for special-education, but advocates say it still falls short on transparency, funding detail and meaningful safeguards.

Esteban Candelaria
New Mexico Department of Transportation logo with a multicolor Zia symbol beside the agency name.
Region

I-10 westbound lanes near Lordsburg will close for bridge repairs this week

The westbound lanes of I-10 at Exit 24 near Lordsburg will close Dec. 3 to Dec. 6 for bridge repairs, with all traffic routed off and back onto the interstate.

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A window reflects trees and campus buildings near New Mexico State University, with the NMSU logo visible on the glass.
Public Safety

UPDATE: NMSU police identify pedestrian killed in crash near campus

NMSU police identified the pedestrian killed in a Saturday morning collision near Cholla and Triviz as 32-year-old Julio Caro. Alcohol does not appear to be involved, and the driver cooperated with investigators.

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Graphic of the New Mexico Department of Justice logo featuring a gold column design on a dark blue background.
Public Safety

Torrez secures agreement protecting legal aid for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors

Attorney General Raúl Torrez and a coalition of 20 attorneys general reached a binding agreement forcing the U.S. Department of Justice to drop limits on survivor services tied to immigration status.

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Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima speaks to supporters indoors, standing with his arms raised near campaign signs during his run for New Mexico governor.
Politics

In Dem. primary for governor, former Las Cruces mayor talks pro-oil, anti-minimum wage agenda

Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima is pitching a pro-oil, anti-minimum wage agenda in his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, a stance that is drawing criticism from within his own party.

Alex Ross
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