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State

$10 million in New Mexico child tax credits remain unclaimed

New Mexico Taxation and Revenue says $10.7 million in child tax credits have not been claimed. Families can still file or amend returns for credits of $25 to $622 per child.

Organ Mountain News
Educators sit around tables during a professional development workshop hosted by NMSU and Las Cruces Public Schools focused on reading science and literacy instruction.
NMSU

NMSU study: State educator vacancies continue to decline

A new NMSU study shows educator vacancies in New Mexico dropped 18 percent from last year, reflecting steady progress in teacher recruitment and training across the state.

Adriana M. Chávez
Yellow police tape reading “Crime Scene Do Not Cross” in focus, with blurred law enforcement officers standing in the background.
Public Safety

DASO investigating after barricaded suspect dies in apartment fire on Telshor

A person wanted on multiple felony warrants died Thursday after barricading themself inside a Telshor Boulevard apartment where a fire broke out during a SWAT-style standoff, according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office.

Organ Mountain News
Composite image showing Democratic frontrunners in New Mexico’s 2026 governor race: Deb Haaland standing indoors and Sam Bregman speaking at a campaign rally to supporters.
Politics

Governor’s race pulls in big bucks for Democratic frontrunners

The Democratic frontrunners for New Mexico’s 2026 governor race have raised millions in recent months, with Deb Haaland reporting over $4 million and Sam Bregman $2.4 million, though filings remain incomplete.

Danielle Prokop
Mugshot of Jeremy Sandoval, who was convicted in 2021 of sexually assaulting a young relative in Doña Ana County. The New Mexico Court of Appeals upheld his convictions in October 2025.
Crime

Appeals court upholds Las Cruces man’s conviction for assaulting 8-year-old relative

The New Mexico Court of Appeals has upheld Jeremy Sandoval’s convictions for sexually assaulting his 8-year-old relative, ruling that alleged jury-instruction errors and other objections raised by the defense did not affect the verdict.

Damien Willis
The Doña Ana County Government Center in Las Cruces, shown from the front entrance with palm trees lining the walkway under a partly cloudy sky.
Public Safety

UPDATED: Doña Ana County Government Center reopened after reported bomb threat

The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a bomb threat near the Government Center in Las Cruces. The building has been closed as a precaution.

Organ Mountain News
White letters spelling “Field of Dreams” are painted on the bright green turf at the Las Cruces Public Schools football stadium, with empty bleachers visible in the background.
Sports

Friday Night Football: Hawks and Knights face off at Field of Dreams

Centennial and Organ Mountain high schools will meet Friday night at the Field of Dreams for their annual football matchup. LCPS will also reveal winners of its Grill & Thrill BBQ competition during halftime.

Organ Mountain News
Denisse Carter, newly appointed Economic Development Director for Doña Ana County, wearing a black blazer against a light background.
Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County names Denisse Carter economic development director

Doña Ana County has appointed Denisse Carter as its new economic development director. She brings more than 17 years of experience in regional business growth, trade and community development.

Organ Mountain News
A Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office patrol SUV parked outside the agency’s headquarters in Las Cruces.
Crime

Las Cruces man charged with multiple sex crimes after reported assault

An 18-year-old Las Cruces man faces five felony charges after investigators alleged he assaulted a 17-year-old relative following a night of drinking at a family home.

Damien Willis
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