Council to vote on Las Cruces police pay raises tied to staffing agreement
Las Cruces City Council is set to vote Monday on a proposed pay increase for police officers under a labor agreement aimed at recruitment and retention.
Project Jupiter to present $1.5M donation to Boys & Girls Club ahead of County Commission meeting
Project Jupiter plans to present a $1.5 million donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces on Tuesday, pushing the organization’s fundraising effort past 75% of its goal.
Prosecutors seek to hold 18-year-old Las Cruces man without bond in handgun assault case
Prosecutors have asked a District Court judge to hold an 18-year-old Las Cruces man without bond, citing multiple felony charges and allegations involving a handgun and several victims.
County records detail Project Jupiter water plans, but no binding commitments yet
Doña Ana County records outline Project Jupiter’s projected water use and proposed mitigation measures, but documents reviewed by Organ Mountain News show no water-related commitments were legally binding as of mid-September 2025.
Fugitive arrested in El Paso sentenced by Mexican court to 50 years in prison
A Mexican court sentenced Michelle Angelica Pineda to 50 years in prison after her arrest in El Paso and transfer to authorities in Chihuahua, according to federal officials.
Man accused of firing handgun at his brother in Las Cruces New Year’s Eve confrontation
A Las Cruces man is facing felony charges after police say he fired a handgun at his brother during a New Year’s Eve confrontation, according to court records.
New Mexico Democrats condemn Venezuela military action as unconstitutional while GOP praises Trump
New Mexico Democrats in Congress criticized U.S. military action in Venezuela while the Republican Party of New Mexico praised President Trump’s role in the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Torrez visits NMJC after court fight preserves TRIO funding
Attorney General Raúl Torrez recently visited New Mexico Junior College after litigation preserved more than $13 million in federal TRIO funding supporting college access programs statewide.
Police identify woman killed after being struck by pickup on Telshor Boulevard
Las Cruces police have identified the woman killed in a Monday night pedestrian crash on Telshor Boulevard and say no charges are anticipated.
Fire damages apartment complex on West Madrid Avenue
Firefighters quickly contained a Thursday evening apartment fire on West Madrid Avenue in Las Cruces, preventing injuries and limiting damage.
Sports marketing veteran to join NMSU as first Executive-in-Residence
New Mexico State University named a sports marketing veteran as its first executive in residence, a role designed to support student learning, provide professional insight and strengthen university partnerships with the broader sports industry.
Child abuse charge in Anthony follows public intervention after child found unsupervised
A child abuse charge filed in Anthony stems from public intervention after witnesses reported a young child walking unsupervised, according to court records.
NMSU’s TRIO Talent Search helps students in Alamogordo, Tularosa prepare for college
New Mexico State University’s TRIO Talent Search guided students from Alamogordo and Tularosa through college planning with workshops on financial aid, campus resources and application steps to boost readiness.
NMSU AFROTC sees first cadet commissioned in U.S. Space Force
An Air Force ROTC cadet at New Mexico State University made history as the program’s first graduate to commission into the U.S. Space Force, highlighting NMSU’s role in preparing students for careers in space and national defense.
Las Cruces minimum wage increased to $13.01 an hour on Jan. 1
The minimum wage in Las Cruces will rise to $13.01 an hour on Jan. 1, 2026. Tipped employees will earn $5.20 an hour, higher than the state minimum.
Las Cruces middle school students tour DACC culinary arts program
Middle school students from Las Cruces Catholic School toured DACC’s culinary arts program, gaining hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen and learning about future career pathways.
Where the Young Park shooting case stands — for the singular adult defendant
The criminal case against the lone adult charged in the Young Park shooting remains in pretrial status, with court records outlining charges, custody status and what comes next.
NMSU seeks to move Moccia lawsuit into private arbitration
New Mexico State University has asked a judge to compel arbitration in a lawsuit filed by former athletic director Mario Moccia, a move that could move decision-making over a publicly funded contract into a private forum.
