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Firefighters respond to a residential structure fire on Cedardale Drive in Las Cruces, with smoke visible coming from the roof and a ladder positioned against the home.
Public Safety

Fire damages home on Cedardale Drive; pets rescued, no injuries reported

A Tuesday morning house fire on Cedardale Drive caused damage to a Las Cruces home but no injuries were reported. Firefighters rescued three pets from the residence.

Exterior view of the Third Judicial District Court building in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with glass facade, brick chimney and front parking area visible under a clear sky.
Crime

Second defendant convicted in Young Park mass shooting that killed 3, injured 15

A jury has convicted Nathan Rivas of three counts of first-degree murder in the March 2025 Young Park mass shooting in Las Cruces that left three people dead and 15 injured.

Graphic showing Sunland Park with wind turbines, solar panels, an electric car charging, a school bus and a semi truck, representing transportation and energy as part of a March 11 forum.
State

State to hold energy-transition forum in Sunland Park on March 11

New Mexico will hold a public forum in Sunland Park on March 11 to gather input on transportation as part of a statewide energy-transition plan. It is the closest stop for Doña Ana County residents

A man with a microphone speaks to a small group standing in a farm field, with rows of crops and trees visible in the background.
NMSU

NMSU renews designation as Carnegie Community Engaged University

New Mexico State University’s renewed Carnegie Community Engagement classification acknowledges sustained community collaboration and university efforts to connect research and service for regional impact.

Mylis Murdock, Dr. Marnie Rocha, Michelle Guzman-Armijo and Shannon Bradley stand together in front of a DACC backdrop during a college event.
DACC

DACC instructor Dr. Marnie Rocha receives 2026 excellence in teaching award

Doña Ana Community College instructor Dr. Marnie Rocha received the 2026 Donald C. Roush Excellence in Teaching Award during the college’s spring convocation.

Split image shows the She Dances film poster with two dancers and a portrait of actor Steve Zahn, star of the Las Cruces International Film Festival opening-night film.
Events

Film festival opening night film 'She Dances' stars acclaimed actor Steve Zahn

The 11th Las Cruces International Film Festival opens with She Dances, starring Steve Zahn, with an April 8 screening and Q&A to launch the event.

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver smiles in an outdoor portrait with greenery in the background.
Legislature

Secretary of state highlights passage of election security, school election bills in 2026 session

New Mexico’s secretary of state highlighted two major election bills passed in the 2026 session, including emergency election procedures and a proposed constitutional amendment on school elections.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez stands in a hallway at the state Capitol.
Crime Featured

New Mexico attorney general reopens criminal investigation into alleged activity at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has reopened a criminal investigation into alleged illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch and is seeking access to unredacted federal case files.

Rod Pior, Karen Padilla, Jim Young and Dr. Michael Mapp stand together in the NMSU band room, smiling in front of music stands and percussion instruments.
Events

Mesilla Valley Concert Band to present ‘Spring Potpourri’ concert March 8 at NMSU

The Mesilla Valley Concert Band will present its free “Spring Potpourri” concert March 8 at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall, featuring guest conductors and horn soloist Nancy Joy.

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