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.
NMSU alum’s ‘La Carne Asada’ to screen at Santa Fe film festival
NMSU alumnus Aldo Morales’ bilingual short film “La Carne Asada” will screen at the Santa Fe International Film Festival Oct. 14-19.
League of Women Voters distributes 14,000 voter guides across Doña Ana County
The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico has distributed 14,000 free voter guides covering Doña Ana County and statewide races in the Nov. 3 election.
Final Young Park defendant sentenced to 90 years in prison
Nathan Rivas was sentenced to 90 years in prison for his role in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting, making him the final defendant sentenced in the case.
‘Summerween’ screening set for Oct. 10 at Rio Grande Theatre
Film Las Cruces and The Asylum will host a free Oct. 10 screening of Summerween at the Rio Grande Theatre, followed by a cast and crew Q&A.
Youngest Young Park defendant sentenced to 90 years in prison
Josiah Ontiveros, the youngest defendant in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting case, was sentenced to 90 years in prison.
WNMU School of Business reaches record enrollment
Western New Mexico University’s School of Business reached a record 348 declared majors this fall, with gains across several degree programs.
La Llorona Park closes as Rio Grande waters rise
La Llorona Park is closed because of rising Rio Grande water levels after recent rain and runoff created potentially dangerous conditions.
Doña Ana County lifts Rincon evacuation order after flooding
Doña Ana County has lifted the evacuation order for Rincon after officials determined the major flooding risk had subsided, though hazards remain in the area.
Doña Ana County opens flood damage assessment portal
Doña Ana County has opened an online portal for residents and business owners to report property damage caused by recent heavy rainfall and flooding.
WNMU housing nears capacity as enrollment grows, staff pay gaps persist
Western New Mexico University regents heard campus housing is 98% full as first-time undergraduate enrollment rises, while nearly half of non-represented staff remain below salary-grade minimums.
