Two New Mexico Truth Commission members say a reference to Deb Haaland was removed from an interim report without their approval. Commission Chair Andrea Romero disputes their characterization.
GISD is revisiting student cellphone rules after officials described inconsistent classroom practices ranging from phone storage to TikTok and Snapchat use.
The New Mexico State Ethics Commission reached a settlement with Elevate New Mexico, the group behind pro-Project Jupiter mailers and ads, requiring lobbying and campaign finance disclosures.
Doña Ana County will hold an Aug. 19 community meeting in Chaparral to gather feedback on plans to expand the Delores Wright Community Center and Senior Center.
The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center activity pool reopened Aug. 13 and resumed normal operational hours after repairs were completed.
NMSU is reviving the Domenici Public Policy Conference Sept. 8-9 in Las Cruces with national leaders, policy experts and candidates discussing major issues shaping the country.
New Mexico has acquired nearly 11,000 acres in the Mimbres Valley for a new wildlife management area bordering the Gila National Forest.
More than 300 Doña Ana County residents questioned state lawmakers about Project Jupiter’s water use, air quality impacts, permitting and government oversight during an Aug. 11 listening session.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is backing bipartisan legislation that would require social media companies to combat fraudulent ads and strengthen enforcement against scammers.
New Mexico health officials say the state will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations and continue using the American Academy of Pediatrics schedule as a guide.
The FBI, Roswell police and Chaves County sheriff’s deputies are seeking information in three homicide investigations involving men found dead in and near Roswell this summer.
Kenneth Perez, 17, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and three aggravated battery charges in a 2025 Las Cruces house party shooting that killed Lance Chavez.
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján is co-leading legislation that would make home and community-based services a mandatory Medicaid benefit and phase out waiting lists.
Mesilla Valley Community of Hope will receive $500,000 from Housing New Mexico for a critical roof replacement and rehabilitation work at its Las Cruces day shelter.
House District 37 candidates Isabella Solis and Lori Martinez disagree over whether the vacant Las Cruces-area legislative seat should be filled before voters choose a representative in November.
A 13-year-old was sentenced to two years in CYFD custody after pleading no contest in the shooting death of 13-year-old Chris Carnero in Las Cruces.
The Las Cruces Fire Department has named 19-year department veteran Justin Whitefield deputy chief of operations after he served in the role on an interim basis.
NM State Athletics is switching to Blocktickets for season and single-game tickets and will host three free in-person help sessions for fans.
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