Research estimates data centers raised Southwest wholesale power prices 8.6%. Sen. Martin Heinrich backs legislation to protect utility customers from grid costs.
Construction begins Nov. 9 on an aquatic playground and improvements at Apodaca Park in Las Cruces. Learn about restroom closures, restricted areas and the project timeline.
Rep. Ray Lara won an unopposed fifth term in New Mexico House District 34 and outlined his priorities for infrastructure, education, health care and border-region growth.
Project Jupiter's developer has waived a Nov. 23 air permit decision deadline as New Mexico regulators seek to postpone the Dec. 7 public hearing.
New Mexico Democrats flipped four Republican-held state House seats in the 2026 election, expanding their majority to 47 seats, including David Mooney's win over Rebecca Dow.
A judge ordered Juan Pablo Delgado-Palma held pending trial in a 2013 Las Cruces sexual assault case after investigators identified a DNA match.
Republican Jenifer Jones wins reelection in New Mexico House District 32 by 495 votes over Democrat Laura Parra. See county results and campaign priorities.
Democrat David Mooney defeats Republican Rep. Rebecca Dow by 529 votes in New Mexico House District 38. See county results and candidate priorities.
Micaela Lara Cadena wins reelection to New Mexico House District 33, defeating former Sheriff Enrique āKikiā Vigil by 2,770 votes.
DoƱa Ana Soil and Water Conservation District voters approve a 0.25-mill levy with 85.8% support, creating recurring funding for local conservation.
Nathan Small wins reelection in New Mexico House District 36, defeating Julia Ruiz by 2,252 votes. Read his election-night response and priorities.
Las Cruces voters approve a $26 million bond for Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, with 68.9% voting yes. See results and renovation plans.
Sarah Silva wins reelection in New Mexico House District 53, defeating Ben Luna Jr. by 1,772 votes after a narrow 158-vote victory in 2024.
Lori Martinez defeats Isabella Solis in New Mexico House District 37, winning the open Las Cruces legislative seat in the 2026 election.
Willie Madrid wins the 2026 DoƱa Ana County Commission District 3 election over Susie Kimble and Julia Brown, according to unofficial results.
Daisy Maldonado wins the 2026 DoƱa Ana County Commission District 1 election, defeating Samantha Barncastle Salopek in unofficial returns.
Democrat Vanessa OrdoƱez defeats Republican Todd Garrison in the 2026 DoƱa Ana County sheriff's race, according to unofficial election returns.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) announced the birth of his first son with his fiancee on Nov. 1, and won reelection to the 2nd Congressional District on Nov. 3. He Facetimed with his fiancee Nikki at his victory party in Las Cruces. (Leah Romero / Source New Mexico)"
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Gabe Vasquez wins reelection to New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican Greg Cunningham in a closely watched 2026 race.
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