Las Cruces police are investigating a fatal shooting Friday on Berkshire Court. A woman was killed and a man later died inside the home. No names have been released.
The U.S. Senate confirmed former New Mexico Rep. Yvette Herrell as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs on a 53–43 vote Thursday.
A federal judge sentenced an Anthony man to life in prison after a jury convicted him of multiple child exploitation offenses involving minors between 2018 and 2022.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez introduced bipartisan legislation to expand the military’s authority to detect and disable unidentified drones over secured bases, including White Sands Missile Range.
As New Mexico lawmakers debate tougher juvenile crime laws, Part 5 of OMN’s Juvie Justice series examines what proposed changes would actually alter — and what would remain constrained by courts, resources and federal law.
New Mexico GOP lawmakers are asking the governor to place a package of crime-related bills on the 2026 legislative agenda, setting up an early debate over public safety policy.
Juvenile justice outcomes in New Mexico vary widely based on geography, resources and prosecutorial discretion, often long before a judge ever rules.
Las Cruces police continue to search for 68-year-old Arthur J. Crothers, who was last seen in downtown El Paso on Nov. 25 after leaving a group home.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez has introduced a bipartisan bill directing GAO to study law enforcement drone use and counter-drone authority, citing concerns raised by New Mexico agencies.
CyraCom has closed its Las Cruces call center after a corporate acquisition, cutting 85 jobs and triggering WARN notifications to affected employees.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and 18 states won a federal case overturning a nationwide freeze on wind energy permitting. The ruling restores federal approvals for onshore and offshore projects and provides greater certainty for New Mexico’s growing wind sector.
After a juvenile court ruling in New Mexico, outcomes depend less on law than on available services. Here’s what judges can order — and what actually exists.
A Doña Ana County judge ordered a Las Cruces woman held without bond pending trial, citing repeated arrests and safety concerns tied to a charge involving a health care worker.
Las Cruces Public Schools will distribute free holiday meal kits for children ages 1–18 on Dec. 17, with traffic closures planned near Tashiro Drive during the evening pickup
New Mexico State University awards more than 1,200 degrees during two fall 2025 commencement ceremonies at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.
After a juvenile arrest in New Mexico, a case can take several paths. Here’s what happens next, from detention decisions to court timelines and possible outcomes.
New Mexico is developing a regulated medical psilocybin program for people with certain serious health conditions. Officials say they hope to open treatment sites a year before the legal deadline.
Gas prices in Las Cruces continue to fall, with regular unleaded averaging $2.68 and some stations posting prices as low as $2.23 according to AAA and GasBuddy data.
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