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A black-and-white Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office SUV parked outside a building.
Crime Featured

Two men charged with kidnapping, assault after alleged dispute over property deal in Doña Ana County

Two men face kidnapping and assault charges after investigators say a dispute over a property transaction escalated into a violent confrontation involving a handgun in Doña Ana County.

Damien Willis
Entrance to the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex for Las Cruces Public Schools with the building name displayed above the doorway.
LCPS Featured

LCPS earns national awards for budgeting, procurement

Las Cruces Public Schools earned national recognition for budgeting and procurement, becoming the only district in New Mexico to receive both awards.

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NMSU College of Business team earns second place at National Ethics Case Competition
NMSU Featured

NMSU College of Business team earns second place at National Ethics Case Competition

An NMSU College of Business undergraduate team placed second nationally at an ethics case competition and earned $80,000 in prize money.

Tatiana Favela
Trucks cross a bridge over a narrow waterway in Sunland Park near the southern edge of New Mexico House District 34 at sunset.
Elections Featured

New Mexico Primary 2026: New Mexico House of Representatives, District 34

A Democratic primary in southern Doña Ana County is highlighting debates over water use, growth and economic development as incumbent Rep. Raymundo Lara faces challenger Juan Fuentes.

Leah Romero
U.S. soldiers sit on the back of a truck holding a warning sign marking the boundary of a militarized border zone in southern New Mexico.
Immigration

One year in, new NM militarized border zone overwhelming courts, ACLU says

Federal prosecutors have filed thousands of misdemeanor cases tied to New Mexico’s militarized border zone, but judges have dismissed many, raising concerns about due process, court strain and prosecutorial tactics, according to an ACLU report.

Patrick Lohmann
Single-story home on Hondo Road with visible fire damage, hoses on the ground, and burn marks around windows and exterior walls.
Fire

Firefighters assist Doña Ana County with Hondo Road house fire

Las Cruces firefighters assisted Doña Ana County crews battling a wind-driven house fire on Hondo Road that spread through the structure Sunday afternoon.

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Las Cruces Police vehicle parked along a city street with department markings visible on the side.
Crime

Driver accused of firing rifle during road rage incident in Las Cruces

A Las Cruces man is accused of firing a rifle from a vehicle during a road rage incident near Lohman Avenue and Solano Drive, according to court records.

Damien Willis
Close-up of a torso tattoo associated with the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico prison gang, featuring a central emblem with “Sindicato Nuevo Mexico” text.
Federal Court

Federal prosecutors complete largest racketeering case in New Mexico history targeting prison gang

Federal prosecutors say a decade-long case against the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico prison gang led to charges against 178 members and associates and multiple life sentences.

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Exterior of a fire-damaged abandoned building on North Mesquite Street in Las Cruces, with burned walls, broken windows, and debris visible around the structure.
Fire

Fire damages abandoned building on North Mesquite Street, fifth incident since 2024

Firefighters responded to a blaze at an abandoned building on North Mesquite Street in Las Cruces, the fifth fire at the property since 2024.

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NMSU astronomy professor Juie Shetye stands with student researchers outside the Astronomy Building, joined by her dog Waldo.
NMSU

NMSU professor earns prestigious NSF CAREER award to expand student research

A New Mexico State University professor has received a top NSF honor, opening new research opportunities for students and advancing space weather studies.

Minerva Baumann
Road closed sign against a blue sky, indicating a traffic closure.
Roads

White Sands to close Hwy. 70 twice Monday morning and midday

White Sands Missile Range will close U.S. 70 twice Monday, April 27, with each closure expected to last about an hour.

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaks at a congressional hearing, seated at a desk with a nameplate.
Energy

Vasquez presses Pentagon over delays in energy project approvals

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is seeking answers from the Pentagon over delays in energy project approvals that could affect costs and military operations in New Mexico.

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Full orchestra and large choir perform on stage at the Plaza Theatre with a mountain backdrop.
Reviews

EPSO fills Plaza Theatre for powerful close to 95th season

The El Paso Symphony Orchestra closed its 95th season with a near-capacity crowd at the Plaza Theatre, featuring Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 and Orff’s Carmina Burana.

Leah Romero
Portrait of Nubia Tarazona, superintendent of the Gadsden Independent School District, standing against a blue backdrop
GISD

Gadsden ISD selects Nubia Tarazona as superintendent

Gadsden ISD has selected Nubia Tarazona as its next superintendent after a search process that included community input and interviews with finalists.

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Renee Maderazo smiles with arms crossed beside a hanging fiber sculpture made of raffia in an indoor studio space.
Art

From burnout to breakthrough: WNMU graduate finds new direction in Silver City

A WNMU graduate says moving to Silver City helped her rediscover her art and pursue a new path as both an artist and educator.

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Pueblo of Acoma Gov. Charles Riley speaks with Cathy Riley and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez during a town hall event.
Project Jupiter

NM Project Jupiter data center developers rename company after Pueblo of Acoma criticism

Project Jupiter developers will rename their company after the Pueblo of Acoma objected to use of its name, though concerns about environmental impacts remain.

Danielle Prokop
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez stands in a suit and tie in a sunlit hallway.
Elections

Torrez asks court to block Trump order restricting mail voting

A coalition including New Mexico says a Trump executive order would force new voter eligibility lists and restrict mail ballots, raising concerns about state authority and election oversight.

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Entrance to the New Mexico Court of Appeals building with the words “Court of Appeals” above the doorway.
Courts

New Mexico appeals court reverses termination of father’s parental rights in Doña Ana County case

A New Mexico appeals court reversed a Doña Ana County decision terminating a father’s parental rights, finding CYFD failed to make reasonable efforts to support reunification.

Damien Willis

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