Heinrich meets with White Sands Missile Range leadership
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich met with White Sands Missile Range leadership in Las Cruces to discuss defense funding, military operations and the installation’s role in southern New Mexico.
NMSU art history student receives J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Award
An NMSU art history and history student received the J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Award, recognizing research and community work focused on preserving regional history and advancing social justice.
OPINION: Court should restore voters’ voice in District 38 ballot dispute
House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong urges the New Mexico Supreme Court to reinstate Rep. Rebecca Dow, arguing her removal over petition formatting threatens voter choice.
New Mexico Primary 2026: NM House of Representatives, District 33
A Southern New Mexico House race is taking shape as an incumbent and challenger detail their priorities and contrasts ahead of the June 2026 primary.
Judge grants temporary protection order against Las Cruces tattoo artist after assault allegations
A judge has granted a temporary protection order against a Las Cruces tattoo artist charged with sexual assault, alleging threats and ongoing safety concerns in new court filings.
Man charged with 1st-degree child abuse after allegedly leaving injured teen in desert following ATV crash
A man faces a 1st-degree child abuse charge after allegedly leaving an injured teen in the desert and taking a vehicle following an ATV crash, according to court records.
Las Cruces tattoo artist charged with multiple sexual assault counts; prosecutors seek to keep him jailed pending trial
A Las Cruces tattoo artist faces multiple felony sexual assault charges, and prosecutors are seeking to keep him jailed pending trial, according to court records.
Doña Ana Fire Rescue to graduate 14 cadets April 16
Doña Ana Fire Rescue will graduate 14 cadets April 16 at DACC East Mesa after completing a 23-week training academy.
Vasquez backs bill to limit president’s authority on nuclear first strike
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez supports a bill requiring congressional oversight before a president can launch a first-use nuclear strike outside emergency scenarios.
New Mexico report shows rise in childhood obesity among young students
A new New Mexico Department of Health report shows childhood obesity rates rose among kindergarten and third grade students in 2025.
New Mexico Primary 2026: NM House of Representatives, District 37
Candidates are lining up for New Mexico House District 37 ahead of the 2026 primary, setting up a contested race that could shape representation in the southern part of the state.
NMSU political science students present at national research conference
NMSU students shared research on topics including Indigenous policy and nuclear waste at a national political science conference in Washington, D.C.
New Mexico enacts sweeping statewide fire restrictions to prevent wildfires
New Mexico has enacted statewide fire restrictions banning campfires, smoking and most outdoor burning as officials warn the state is already experiencing a severe wildfire season.
Las Cruces police to host El Paseo business town hall Tuesday
Las Cruces police will host a town hall April 14 to discuss policing strategies and ongoing challenges in the El Paseo business district.
Op-Ed: New Mexico’s anti-predatory lending law is working — but threats are looming
A Think New Mexico policy expert says the state’s 36% interest rate cap has saved borrowers millions, but warns new exemptions could weaken protections.
NMSU earns national recognition in U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings
NMSU earned national rankings across multiple graduate programs in the latest U.S. News list, including business, public health and engineering.
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang launches NM Forward Party
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang announced the New Mexico Forward Party in Santa Fe, with organizers aiming to recruit candidates and appeal to voters outside the two major parties.
LCPS continues to seek public input on Cesar Chavez Elementary name
Las Cruces Public Schools continues to seek public input on whether to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary amid recent scrutiny of Chavez’s legacy.
