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Campaign portrait of Susie Kimble, who was appointed to the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners for District 3.
Doña Ana County

Governor appoints Susie Kimble to fill vacant Doña Ana County commission seat

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Republican Susie Kimble to the Doña Ana County Commission, filling the District 3 seat through the end of 2026.

Police tape marks a crime scene on West Amador Avenue in Las Cruces as officers investigate a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon.
Crime

53-year-old man killed in Tuesday afternoon shooting on West Amador Avenue

A 53-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on West Amador Avenue. Las Cruces police have a 26-year-old suspect in custody.

Las Cruces police Officer Jonah Hernandez, shown in a provided photo.
LCPD

Las Cruces police to mark two years since line-of-duty death of Officer Jonah Hernandez

Las Cruces police will hold a private memorial marking two years since Officer Jonah Hernandez was killed in the line of duty in February 2024.

Portrait of New Mexico Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna against a warm-toned background.
State

NMDOT Secretary Ricky Serna announces resignation

New Mexico Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna will resign effective Feb. 20 after more than three years leading the state transportation department.

Portrait of New Mexico State Sen. Pat Woods wearing a cowboy hat and suit against a gray background.
Opinion

OPINION: After Ruidoso, we know that early detection saves lives and livelihoods

State Sen. Pat Woods argues for funding a statewide wildfire detection camera network, saying early detection can save lives, property and local economies.

Police vehicles block traffic along South Valley Drive near Avenida de Mesilla as investigators secure the scene of a fatal police shooting Sunday morning in Las Cruces.
LCPD

Las Cruces police identify man killed in Sunday police shooting

Las Cruces police have identified the 28-year-old man killed in a Sunday police shooting on south Valley Drive. The incident remains under investigation.

New Mexico state seal set into the tile floor inside the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.
Legislature

New Mexico Senate passes bill targeting illegal gun sales and certain high-capacity weapons

The New Mexico Senate has approved legislation aimed at curbing illegal gun trafficking and restricting certain high-capacity weapons, sending the measure to the House for consideration.

Colorful desert landscape with layered rock formations and mesas overlooking a wide New Mexico valley under a partly cloudy sky.
Climate

Climate planning bill moves forward in New Mexico Senate

A bill establishing long-term pollution reduction and economic planning goals in New Mexico advanced from a Senate committee and now heads to the full Senate.

Las Cruces Police patrol vehicle parked along a city street with department markings visible on the side.
Public Safety

Police: Suspect killed after firing at Las Cruces officer and fleeing South Valley Drive area

Las Cruces police say a suspect was shot and killed after firing at an officer and fleeing the South Valley Drive area early Sunday morning.

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