DACC launching paid campus journalism internships
Doña Ana Community College is launching a paid campus journalism program, selecting eight students for newsroom internships as the college builds its first student-run newscast and newspaper.
NMDOT names District 1 snowplows ‘Chilly Changa’ and ‘DuckDuckOrangeTruck’
The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced winners of its 2026 Name a Snowplow contest, with District 1 — including Las Cruces and Doña Ana County — getting “Chilly Changa” and “DuckDuckOrangeTruck.”
House Democrats preview 2026 priorities as session nears
Days before New Mexico lawmakers return to Santa Fe, House Democrats are previewing what they want to prioritize in the 2026 session — and what those early signals could mean for southern New Mexico.
El Paso radio host faces multiple charges after court filings, released on bond
Court records show El Paso radio host Buzz Adams faces DWI, drug and weapon allegations from a Jan. 10 arrest. He was released Jan. 11 on a $6,500 bond.
Vasquez co-sponsors impeachment articles against DHS secretary amid scrutiny after Minneapolis ICE shooting
Rep. Gabe Vasquez has co-sponsored articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as debate over ICE tactics and a fatal Minneapolis encounter continues.
Alamogordo man pleads guilty to $650,000 COVID loan fraud
An Alamogordo man pleaded guilty to defrauding federal COVID-19 loan programs of more than $650,000 using fake businesses and falsified records, according to court filings.
Council to vote on Las Cruces police pay raises tied to staffing agreement
Las Cruces City Council is set to vote Monday on a proposed pay increase for police officers under a labor agreement aimed at recruitment and retention.
Project Jupiter to present $1.5M donation to Boys & Girls Club ahead of County Commission meeting
Project Jupiter plans to present a $1.5 million donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces on Tuesday, pushing the organization’s fundraising effort past 75% of its goal.
Prosecutors seek to hold 18-year-old Las Cruces man without bond in handgun assault case
Prosecutors have asked a District Court judge to hold an 18-year-old Las Cruces man without bond, citing multiple felony charges and allegations involving a handgun and several victims.
County records detail Project Jupiter water plans, but no binding commitments yet
Doña Ana County records outline Project Jupiter’s projected water use and proposed mitigation measures, but documents reviewed by Organ Mountain News show no water-related commitments were legally binding as of mid-September 2025.
Fugitive arrested in El Paso sentenced by Mexican court to 50 years in prison
A Mexican court sentenced Michelle Angelica Pineda to 50 years in prison after her arrest in El Paso and transfer to authorities in Chihuahua, according to federal officials.
Man accused of firing handgun at his brother in Las Cruces New Year’s Eve confrontation
A Las Cruces man is facing felony charges after police say he fired a handgun at his brother during a New Year’s Eve confrontation, according to court records.
New Mexico Democrats condemn Venezuela military action as unconstitutional while GOP praises Trump
New Mexico Democrats in Congress criticized U.S. military action in Venezuela while the Republican Party of New Mexico praised President Trump’s role in the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Torrez visits NMJC after court fight preserves TRIO funding
Attorney General Raúl Torrez recently visited New Mexico Junior College after litigation preserved more than $13 million in federal TRIO funding supporting college access programs statewide.
Police identify woman killed after being struck by pickup on Telshor Boulevard
Las Cruces police have identified the woman killed in a Monday night pedestrian crash on Telshor Boulevard and say no charges are anticipated.
Fire damages apartment complex on West Madrid Avenue
Firefighters quickly contained a Thursday evening apartment fire on West Madrid Avenue in Las Cruces, preventing injuries and limiting damage.
Sports marketing veteran to join NMSU as first Executive-in-Residence
New Mexico State University named a sports marketing veteran as its first executive in residence, a role designed to support student learning, provide professional insight and strengthen university partnerships with the broader sports industry.
Child abuse charge in Anthony follows public intervention after child found unsupervised
A child abuse charge filed in Anthony stems from public intervention after witnesses reported a young child walking unsupervised, according to court records.
