Prosecutors are seeking to detain a Las Cruces teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a student, but a series of court rulings and an emergency appeal delayed the initial hearing.
The New Mexico State Ethics Commission is suing a group behind Project Jupiter ads, alleging it violated state transparency and disclosure laws.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich says proposed federal budget cuts could significantly impact New Mexico’s public lands, national parks and wildlife programs.
Prosecutors are seeking to detain both defendants in an Anthony assault case, arguing no release conditions can protect the public following allegations of a violent confrontation.
NMSU students from fields including nursing, engineering and computer science created real-world tech solutions in a seven-hour inaugural hackathon designed to spark cross-disciplinary innovation.
Las Cruces police released video and new details in a fatal police shooting on Lohman Avenue, where investigators say a man reached for a firearm before officers opened fire.
Two men face kidnapping and assault charges after investigators say a dispute over a property transaction escalated into a violent confrontation involving a handgun in Doña Ana County.
Las Cruces Public Schools earned national recognition for budgeting and procurement, becoming the only district in New Mexico to receive both awards.
An NMSU College of Business undergraduate team placed second nationally at an ethics case competition and earned $80,000 in prize money.
A Democratic primary in southern Doña Ana County is highlighting debates over water use, growth and economic development as incumbent Rep. Raymundo Lara faces challenger Juan Fuentes.
Federal prosecutors have filed thousands of misdemeanor cases tied to New Mexico’s militarized border zone, but judges have dismissed many, raising concerns about due process, court strain and prosecutorial tactics, according to an ACLU report.
Las Cruces firefighters assisted Doña Ana County crews battling a wind-driven house fire on Hondo Road that spread through the structure Sunday afternoon.
A Las Cruces man is accused of firing a rifle from a vehicle during a road rage incident near Lohman Avenue and Solano Drive, according to court records.
Federal prosecutors say a decade-long case against the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico prison gang led to charges against 178 members and associates and multiple life sentences.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at an abandoned building on North Mesquite Street in Las Cruces, the fifth fire at the property since 2024.
A New Mexico State University professor has received a top NSF honor, opening new research opportunities for students and advancing space weather studies.
White Sands Missile Range will close U.S. 70 twice Monday, April 27, with each closure expected to last about an hour.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is seeking answers from the Pentagon over delays in energy project approvals that could affect costs and military operations in New Mexico.
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