Two Las Cruces women charged after police find missing teen hiding in closet
Las Cruces police charged two women after finding a teenage runaway who had been missing for more than a year hiding in a closet.
Las Cruces man gets more than three years for Pioneer Bank robbery
Jacob Ezekiel Martinez, 32, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for robbing a Las Cruces Pioneer Bank branch of $3,513 in August 2025.
Most New Mexico schools receive conditional approval in first accreditation review
New Mexicoās first school accreditation review found 578 of 830 schools approved with conditions, while 67 received federal supervisory designations.
Las Cruces backs 80-unit housing project that will clear way for San Pedro Place redevelopment
Las Cruces approved a $1.35 million loan for the 80-unit Paseos Verdes development, a project that will help clear the way for redevelopment of San Pedro Place.
NM State falls 29-19 at Hawaii after second-half rally
NM State rallied from an early 16-point deficit to tie Hawaii in the third quarter but fell 29-19 Saturday night in Honolulu.
DoƱa Ana County adds planner as development reviews push past state deadline
DoƱa Ana County commissioners approved a new planning position after officials said application volume has risen about 20% since 2021 and some reviews are exceeding a state deadline.
āAcid Westernā world premiere brings trick roping, live music and immersive art to Las Cruces
The world premiere of āAcid Westernā comes to the Rio Grande Theatre Sept. 12 with trick roping, live music, immersive video art and interactive storytelling.
Vasquez, Cunningham set Oct. 16 debate as Vasquez seeks Spanish-language matchup
Gabe Vasquez and Greg Cunningham are set to debate Oct. 16 on KRQE in the NM-02 race. Vasquez also says Cunningham has not responded to a Spanish-language Univision debate challenge.
Young Park shooting defendant sentenced to 90 years, eligible for parole in 25
Gustavo Dominguez was sentenced to 90 years for his role in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting but will be eligible for parole after 25 years under New Mexicoās juvenile code.
NMSU to host public reading by award-winning writer Sept. 11
Award-winning writer Jessica Alexander will give a free public reading at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in NMSUās CMI Theater, followed by a discussion.
DoƱa Ana County approves $15.8 million in Colonias funding for Chaparral sewer expansion
DoƱa Ana County commissioners approved $15.83 million in Colonias Infrastructure Fund financing for two Chaparral wastewater projects expected to expand sewer service to more than 1,100 residents.
Oracle says Project Jupiter could turn to grid power if air permit falls through
Oracle told DoƱa Ana County commissioners Project Jupiter could seek power from a grid provider if its planned on-site system cannot secure an air permit, potentially requiring further county review.
Las Cruces cashiering office to close for training Sept. 10
Las Crucesā Cashiering Program will close from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 for staff training, with several alternative utility payment options available.
Project Jupiter vote leaves unanswered questions for DoƱa Ana County
DoƱa Ana County resident Michelle Uribe questions whether commissioners had enough information about Project Jupiterās water, electricity, permitting and environmental impacts before voting.
DoƱa Ana County schedules fall spay, neuter and vaccine clinics
DoƱa Ana County Animal Control will offer vaccination and appointment-only spay and neuter clinics in Holman, Salem and Radium Springs this fall.
New Mexico delegation urges DOJ watchdog to broaden DEA fentanyl review
New Mexicoās congressional delegation is asking the Justice Department inspector general to expand its review of federal fentanyl investigations, citing whistleblower allegations involving DEA operations in the state.
Las Cruces weighs 6 a.m. summer construction starts after complaints about early work
Las Cruces City Council will consider allowing construction to begin at 6 a.m. and continue until 8 p.m. during summer months.
DoƱa Ana County weighs $15.8 million in financing for Chaparral sewer expansion
DoƱa Ana County commissioners will consider $15.8 million in state financing for two Chaparral wastewater projects Tuesday.
