NMSU names Joe Fields as new Athletics Director
New Mexico State University has named Joe Fields its next athletics director. Fields, who played football at Syracuse and most recently worked at Tulsa, starts Oct. 8.
NMSU highlights water, energy research labs during Heinrich visit
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich visited NMSU this week, touring labs focused on water treatment, energy technology and cybersecurity research.
Las Cruces police warn gun owners after rise in firearm thefts from vehicles
Las Cruces police say 429 firearms have been stolen from vehicles since 2022, making up nearly 75% of all reported gun thefts in the city.
Vasquez presses social media CEOs on illegal gun sales, youth violence
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez urged Meta, Snapchat and Telegram to stop illegal gun sales on their platforms after New Mexico law enforcement raised alarms about youth access to firearms.
Road rage suspect arrested in June shooting that killed Las Cruces teen
Las Cruces police arrested Jonathan Estrada, 18, in the June 2 road rage shooting that killed 14-year-old Alejandro Roman near Solano and Spruce.
New Mexico Health Department declares measles outbreak over
New Mexico ended its measles outbreak after 42 days with no new cases; officials thanked residents who got MMR shots and urged travelers to check vaccination status.
Man pleads guilty to federal firearms charges after Las Cruces gas station threat
An Egyptian national pleaded guilty to federal firearms offenses after a Las Cruces gas station incident; prosecutors say he faces up to 15 years.
‘A Better Place’ wraps filming in Las Cruces, highlighting local talent and landscapes
The feature film “A Better Place,” a dark comedy thriller shot in and around Las Cruces, wrapped production in May. The project hired more than 100 New Mexico residents and featured local businesses and landscapes.
Traffic operation nets 72 citations on Solano Drive
Las Cruces police issued 72 citations during a one-hour Solano Drive traffic operation, including speeding, no registration and no proof of insurance.
