Las Cruces woman charged with intentional child abuse resulting in death of newborn
A Las Cruces woman has been charged with intentional child abuse resulting in death after police say she gave birth in a portable toilet and disposed of the newborn.
Suspect charged with voluntary manslaughter in fatal West Amador Avenue shooting
A 26-year-old man has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after a fatal Tuesday shooting on West Amador Avenue in Las Cruces, police say.
New Mexico House approves package of public safety bills affecting mental health response, survivor benefits
New Mexico House approves package of public safety bills affecting mental health response, survivor benefits
Without explanation, FAA closes El Paso and New Mexico airspace for 10 days, cites national defense
The FAA has shut down airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days under an unexplained national defense order, halting commercial and private flights.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Patient advocacy groups back amended HB 99 as Las Cruces councilor plays leading role
Advocacy groups are backing an amended version of House Bill 99, which would make targeted changes to New Mexico’s Medical Malpractice Act, as a Las Cruces city councilor emerges as a prominent voice in the effort.
Heinrich backs bill to keep Social Security increases from cutting SNAP
Sen. Martin Heinrich is cosponsoring a bill to stop Social Security cost-of-living increases from reducing SNAP benefits, a change that could affect tens of thousands of New Mexicans.
MountainView Regional Medical Center names Patrick Shannon as new CEO
MountainView Regional Medical Center has appointed Patrick Shannon as its new CEO. Shannon assumed the role Jan. 26 after serving in hospital leadership roles in Texas and Louisiana.
NM lawmakers make another push for lobbyist disclosure bill
New Mexico lawmakers have reintroduced a lobbyist disclosure bill in the 2026 legislative session that would require lobbyists to publicly report which bills they are working on and their positions, aiming to increase transparency in state government.
Third federal defendant charged in 2025 Young Park school zone shooting
Federal prosecutors have charged a third defendant in connection with a September 2025 school zone shooting near Young Park in Las Cruces. State prosecutors have charged four people in the case.
