Vasquez presses social media CEOs again over illegal gun sales, youth violence
Rep. Gabe Vasquez renewed demands for social media companies to address illegal gun trafficking and youth violence, citing law enforcement concerns in New Mexico.
New Mexico sues Epstein associates, seeks to block $75 million in estate payments
New Mexico's attorney general filed a federal lawsuit against two Epstein associates, seeking to halt estate payments and recover damages for trafficking survivors.
Opinion: I wanted to serve. I couldn’t afford to go without a paycheck
In this guest opinion, Las Cruces social worker Zac Egan explains why they believe Amendment 4 could make serving in the New Mexico Legislature more accessible.
New Mexico to auction 800 tax-delinquent properties in Luna County on Thursday
New Mexico will auction approximately 800 tax-delinquent parcels in Luna County on Oct. 22. A public preview is set for Oct. 21 in Deming.
Data center Project Jupiter air quality permit hearing set for early December
Project Jupiter's air quality permit hearing is scheduled for Dec. 7 in Sunland Park, with public comments, emissions questions and legal motions still at issue.
Sunland Park absentee ballot drop-off container back in service after truck collision
Sunland Park voters can again return absentee ballots at the 24-hour secured container at 1000 McNutt Road after a semi-trailer damaged it Oct. 6.
Vasquez, lawmakers question proposed 64% cut to Forest Service trail funding
Rep. Gabe Vasquez joins lawmakers questioning a proposed $14 million cut to Forest Service trail maintenance funding and seeking answers by Oct. 30.
Former Las Cruces teacher pleads guilty to child solicitation charges
Former Camino Real Middle School teacher Wyatt Cornelius pleaded guilty to two felonies in a case involving Snapchat messages with a 14-year-old student.
Aggies seek offensive rebound against Sam Houston in Wednesday CUSA matchup
New Mexico State visits Sam Houston on Wednesday, Oct. 21, looking to rebound from a 22-3 loss to FIU. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. on ESPN2.
Santa Fe, Las Cruces No Kings events focus on early voting
No Kings rallies in Las Cruces and Santa Fe emphasized early voting Saturday, with demonstrators marching to polling locations ahead of the 2026 election.
Heinrich, Cassidy propose reading specialists for every public school
Sens. Martin Heinrich and Bill Cassidy propose federal grants for school reading specialists, with support from Las Cruces educator Nancy L. Orta.
More than 9,000 ballots cast in Doña Ana County as early voting expands
Doña Ana County voters have cast 9,080 ballots in the 2026 general election. State figures show 97,494 votes statewide as an absentee deadline approaches.
Fire damages vacant mobile home on Holiday Avenue in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters responded to a mobile home fire Sunday afternoon on Holiday Avenue. No injuries were reported, and investigators have not determined the cause.
NMSU receives $2.85 million to explore geothermal energy near Las Cruces
NMSU researchers received nearly $2.85 million to investigate geothermal resources near Las Cruces, with seismic testing planned for November.
Branigan Cultural Center opens call for 2027 high school art show
Branigan Cultural Center is accepting entries through Jan. 22 for its 2027 All-City High School Art Show, open to Las Cruces juniors and seniors.
LCPS weighs policy barring grade penalties for late work, absences
Las Cruces Public Schools will consider a grading policy that prohibits penalties for late work and absences. The public can comment before adoption.
Las Cruces considers $455,000 purchase of former Shook Tire property with no specific use planned
Las Cruces City Council will vote Monday on purchasing the former Shook Tire site at 717 N. Main St. for $455,000, with redevelopment plans still undecided.
NMSU launches high-performance computing system for AI, water, wildfire research
NMSU has launched Colibrí, a new high-performance computing system designed to support artificial intelligence, machine learning, water, wildfire and energy research.
