Mescalero woman charged in federal strangulation case involving serious injuries
A 41-year-old Mescalero woman faces a federal strangulation charge after an alleged March assault left a victim with serious neck injuries.
NMSU to honor military members, veterans with week of events Nov. 7-13
NMSU's Military and Veterans Appreciation Week runs Nov. 7-13, with a Veterans Day parade, campus ceremonies, free picnic and other events in Las Cruces.
New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham opts in to Trump education tax credit, prompting rebuke from educators
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham opts New Mexico into a federal education tax credit program, drawing criticism from teachers unions over public school funding.
Judge finds New Mexico education reform plan incomplete, orders fixes by March 2027
A New Mexico judge ordered PED to address gaps in its Yazzie/Martinez education reform plan by March 26, 2027, after finding the proposal incomplete.
Youth homelessness forum in Las Cruces invites public participation Friday
A free youth homelessness discussion takes place Nov. 6 in Las Cruces. Young people, service providers and community members are invited to participate.
Mayfield High students sell handmade bracelets to support Central American artisans
Mayfield High School students are selling handmade bracelets through Nov. 6 to support fair-trade artisans and community programs in Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Former Las Cruces teacher Wyatt Cornelius sentenced to two years in prison
Former Las Cruces teacher Wyatt Cornelius was sentenced to two years in prison for child solicitation and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Las Cruces man pleads guilty to federal fentanyl trafficking, firearms charges
Kenneth Manuel Aguirre, 44, of Las Cruces pleaded guilty to federal fentanyl trafficking and firearms charges. He faces five years to life in prison.
Data centers raise Southwest power costs, study finds as Heinrich seeks ratepayer protections
Research estimates data centers raised Southwest wholesale power prices 8.6%. Sen. Martin Heinrich backs legislation to protect utility customers from grid costs.
Apodaca Park aquatic playground construction begins Nov. 9 in Las Cruces
Construction begins Nov. 9 on an aquatic playground and improvements at Apodaca Park in Las Cruces. Learn about restroom closures, restricted areas and the project timeline.
Unopposed, Ray Lara wins fifth House term, outlines priorities for southern Doña Ana County
Rep. Ray Lara won an unopposed fifth term in New Mexico House District 34 and outlined his priorities for infrastructure, education, health care and border-region growth.
Project Jupiter developer waives air permit deadline, seeks to postpone Dec. 7 hearing
Project Jupiter's developer has waived a Nov. 23 air permit decision deadline as New Mexico regulators seek to postpone the Dec. 7 public hearing.
New Mexico Democrats expand state House majority following ‘historic blue wave’
New Mexico Democrats flipped four Republican-held state House seats in the 2026 election, expanding their majority to 47 seats, including David Mooney's win over Rebecca Dow.
Judge orders man held pending trial in 2013 Las Cruces sexual assault case
A judge ordered Juan Pablo Delgado-Palma held pending trial in a 2013 Las Cruces sexual assault case after investigators identified a DNA match.
Jenifer Jones wins third House District 32 term in close three-county race
Republican Jenifer Jones wins reelection in New Mexico House District 32 by 495 votes over Democrat Laura Parra. See county results and campaign priorities.
David Mooney unseats Rebecca Dow in New Mexico House District 38
Democrat David Mooney defeats Republican Rep. Rebecca Dow by 529 votes in New Mexico House District 38. See county results and candidate priorities.
Micaela Lara Cadena wins fifth term in New Mexico House District 33
Micaela Lara Cadena wins reelection to New Mexico House District 33, defeating former Sheriff Enrique “Kiki” Vigil by 2,770 votes.
Doña Ana voters approve soil and water conservation mill levy with 86% support
Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District voters approve a 0.25-mill levy with 85.8% support, creating recurring funding for local conservation.
