Doña Ana County clerk debunks online claims about ballot markings, disqualification
Doña Ana County election officials reject viral claims about ballot markings and explain how ballots that cannot be read by machines may still be counted.
Doña Ana County approves $129,600 to reinvent Renaissance Faire after Arts Council closure
Doña Ana County approved $129,600 for Cruces Creatives to reinvent the Renaissance Faire as Mozaico in 2027 after the longtime Arts Council closed.
Las Cruces firefighters extinguish house fire on Cadiz Court
Las Cruces firefighters knocked down a residential fire on Cadiz Court within five minutes Tuesday afternoon. Investigators have not determined the cause.
District 53 candidates to meet voters at Thursday forum in Chaparral
A New Mexico House District 53 candidate forum is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Chaparral, with Spanish interpretation available and questions from residents.
Oracle's renewable energy plan raises questions over Project Jupiter emissions, local benefits
Oracle's renewable energy plan may not directly power Project Jupiter, raising questions about local benefits and 8.8 million tons of potential annual emissions.
Fire damages commercial building on North Telshor Boulevard in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a commercial building fire on North Telshor Boulevard on Oct. 13. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
Dearth of water, then deluge: Hatch chiles take hit from weather extremes
Hatch Valley farmers face chile crop losses of 20% to 50% as drought, extreme heat and September flooding threaten livelihoods across northern Doña Ana County.
Appeals court overturns Doña Ana County child sex abuse convictions over excluded defense witness
The New Mexico Court of Appeals reversed two child sexual abuse convictions after finding a Doña Ana County judge improperly excluded a defense witness.
More than 3,500 votes cast in Doña Ana County as New Mexico early voting continues
Doña Ana County ranks second statewide in votes cast as of Oct. 13. See early voting totals, absentee requests and key election deadlines.
New Mexico AG finds hunting outfitter set-aside unconstitutional, calls for reform
A new legal opinion challenges New Mexico's hunting license allocations after 90% of outfitter set-aside elk tags went to nonresidents.
OPINION: New Mexico needs stronger legislative ethics laws to restore public trust
With Constitutional Amendment 4 on the November ballot, Fred Nathan Jr. outlines 10 proposals to strengthen legislative accountability in New Mexico.
9-year-old Las Cruces girl killed by train after wandering from home
Las Cruces police are investigating after a 9-year-old girl was struck and killed by a BNSF train near Conway Avenue early Tuesday morning.
NMSU Art Museum to open exhibitions featuring Marietta Leis, Shirley Crow
The NMSU Art Museum will open exhibitions featuring Marietta Patricia Leis and Shirley Crow on Oct. 16, with a public reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
New Mexico AG challenges federal commission’s review of proposed Project Jupiter gas pipeline
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is challenging a federal environmental review of the proposed gas pipeline intended to serve Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County.
Oracle to consider delivering natural gas by truck to Project Jupiter
Oracle is considering trucking natural gas to Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa while a proposed pipeline remains delayed, according to Searchlight New Mexico.
New Mexico extends tax deadlines for flood-affected taxpayers
New Mexico has extended several tax filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses affected by September flooding, with penalties and interest waived.
Las Cruces police chief defends Flock cameras before state lawmakers
Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story defended the city’s use of Flock license plate cameras before New Mexico lawmakers amid growing privacy concerns.
Las Cruces seeks input on Apodaca, Lift Up redevelopment plan
Las Cruces will hold an Oct. 28 public meeting for the Apodaca & Lift Up Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan and is seeking community input through Dec. 31.
