Vasquez bill seeks to block public land sales through budget reconciliation
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing federal public land sales from moving through budget reconciliation.
White Sands Missile Range to block U.S. 70 twice Monday
White Sands Missile Range will block Hwy. 70 twice Monday, June 8, with closures scheduled at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Three New Mexico men charged in alleged human smuggling scheme, witness killing
Three New Mexico men have been charged in a federal superseding indictment tied to an alleged human smuggling scheme and the killing of a witness.
Dailan Goodman Named CUSA Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient
NM State football player Dailan Goodman received a Conference USA postgraduate scholarship after earning his chemistry degree with a 4.0 GPA.
New Mexico Forestry Division redirects seedling program to fire-damaged forests
New Mexico will redirect high-demand conservation seedlings to burned forests where natural regrowth may fail and flooding or erosion can persist.
Doña Ana County completes hand tally of primary write-in votes
Doña Ana County completed its hand tally of write-in votes in the 2026 primary election and will continue canvassing Monday, June 8.
Holloman welcomes new commander as 49th Wing shifts to Air Combat Command
Col. Michael Mullin assumed command of Holloman’s 49th Wing as the base shifted from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command.
Mescalero Apache students visit WNMU before annual mezcal harvest
Mescalero Apache seventh graders visited Western New Mexico University before traveling to participate in their annual mezcal harvest.
Heinrich seeks ethics briefing on senior Interior official
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich requested an ethics briefing from the Interior Department over reports involving Associate Deputy Secretary Karen Budd-Falen.
New Mexico Supreme Court rules defendants have right to be present for jury questions
New Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled defendants have a right to be present when judges answer deliberating juries’ questions, but upheld a conviction.
WNMU emphasizes telehealth training in online counseling program for rural communities
Western New Mexico University says its online counseling degree trains students to deliver telemental health services in rural New Mexico communities.
Plane crash at Santa Teresa jetport sends three to hospitals
Three people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries Friday after a single-engine plane crashed near a runway at Santa Teresa International Jetport.
Vasquez amendments seek answers on El Paso airport closure
Rep. Gabe Vasquez secured two amendments during House Armed Services Committee markup seeking answers from the Defense Department on the February El Paso airport closure.
New Mexico State Parks offers free day use at fishing, boating parks June 6-7
New Mexico State Parks will offer free day use June 6-7 at state parks with fishing and boating opportunities during a national observance.
Las Cruces says only 35 short-term rentals fully registered ahead of July enforcement
Las Cruces says only about 35 of 725 identified short-term rental properties completed both registrations ahead of July enforcement.
LCPS schedules public feedback sessions on proposed student dress policy changes
Las Cruces Public Schools will hold virtual feedback sessions June 8 and 9 on proposed student dress policy changes before possible board approval.
NMAA proposes one-time free transfer rule for high school athletes
New Mexico high schools will vote on a proposed NMAA rule allowing student-athletes one transfer with immediate varsity eligibility.
Las Cruces council drops $360K police academy roof project after questioning cost
Las Cruces City Council removed a $360,000 police academy roof project after members questioned the cost of work at a facility described as a double-wide.
