U.S. House members call for congressional investigation of federal drug agents’ actions in NM
New Mexico’s U.S. House members are asking the DEA for answers after reports that federal agents allowed fentanyl shipments into the state.
Health officials urge pet vaccinations after rabid fox found in New Mexico
New Mexico health officials are urging pet owners to keep dogs and cats vaccinated after a fox in McKinley County tested positive for rabies.
Leasburg Dam State Park gets $2.9M in road, wastewater upgrades
Leasburg Dam State Park in Radium Springs is getting $2.9 million in upgrades, including road repairs, expanded parking and wastewater improvements.
After losing ballot access lawsuit, independent NM governor hopeful plans state Supreme Court appeal
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima says he plans to appeal after a judge dismissed his ballot access lawsuit and he filed fewer signatures than needed for the Nov. 3 ballot.
Las Cruces cooling stations remain open through June 29
Las Cruces cooling stations will remain available through Monday, June 29, as near triple-digit temperatures are forecast into next week.
Court blocks Trump order on mail-ballot delivery
A federal court blocked provisions of a Trump executive order that New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said would have interfered with state election systems.
Forward Party announces first New Mexico candidate slate for 2026
The Forward Party of New Mexico announced five candidates for the 2026 general election after gaining approval as a state political party.
White Sands seeks visitor who handled dead bat
White Sands National Park is trying to contact a teenage visitor who handled a dead bat and may need medical guidance about possible rabies exposure.
Las Cruces animal control urges pet safety plan before fireworks
Las Cruces Animal Control is urging pet owners to make a safety plan before fireworks around the Fourth of July holiday.
New Mexico health officials warn of mosquito-borne illness after West Nile detection
New Mexico health officials are warning residents to take precautions after mosquitoes in Bernalillo County tested positive for West Nile virus.
National Guard leader named Las Cruces Electric Light Parade grand marshal
Las Cruces named Master Sgt. Melissa Gonzales, a New Mexico Army National Guard leader and recruiter, grand marshal of the July 3 Electric Light Parade.
Republican Party official charged in fatal hit-and-run near Las Cruces
Kimberly Skaggs, identified in court filings as RPNM treasurer, was charged after deputies say she left the scene of a fatal crash near Las Cruces.
Governor asks Torrez to investigate DEA handling of New Mexico fentanyl shipments
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham asked Attorney General Raúl Torrez to investigate whether federal agents broke state law by allowing fentanyl shipments to go unseized in New Mexico.
Court blocks key provisions of Trump election executive order
A federal court permanently blocked key provisions of a Trump election executive order challenged by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and other attorneys general.
3 Republicans appeal universal childcare lawsuit to New Mexico Supreme Court
Three Republicans have appealed to the New Mexico Supreme Court after a judge dismissed their lawsuit challenging the state’s universal child care program.
Free dog microchipping event set before Fourth of July in Las Cruces
Las Cruces residents can get free microchips for the first 100 dogs during a June 27 event at City Hall before the Fourth of July holiday.
Heinrich presses Interior nominees on screwworm monitoring, park staffing
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich questioned Interior nominees about New World screwworm monitoring, conservation funding, park staffing and deep-sea mining.
NMSU students can apply for hands-on venture capital training program
NMSU students can apply through Aug. 31 for a Campus Founders Fund Scout program that offers hands-on venture capital training.
