Vasquez bill would allow SNAP to cover hot rotisserie chicken
A bill from Rep. Gabe Vasquez would allow SNAP recipients to buy hot rotisserie chicken, expanding food options for New Mexicans using assistance.
Police fatally shoot suspect during Las Cruces narcotics investigation
Police shot and killed a suspect during a narcotics investigation in Las Cruces Friday afternoon. The incident remains under investigation.
NM Supreme Court blocks El Paso Electric from recovering past losses through rates
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled El Paso Electric cannot recover losses from 2021–2023 through future rates, protecting customers from retroactive charges.
Las Cruces tattoo artist indicted in sexual assault case
A Doña Ana County grand jury indicted Las Cruces tattoo artist Billy J. Porter on five charges. He remains jailed without bond pending trial.
White Sands National Park to host Navajo rug show April 25-26
White Sands National Park will host a free Navajo rug show April 25-26 with demonstrations, talks and handcrafted rugs from Hubbell Trading Post.
Independent candidate for NM governor Ken Miyagishima says he uses ‘policies from all parties’
Independent gubernatorial candidate Ken Miyagishima says he draws from policies across party lines, outlining positions on immigration, tourism and governance after leaving the Democratic primary.
Las Cruces man accused of firing gun during house party shooting incident
Las Cruces police say a 19-year-old man fired toward a vehicle during a late-night shooting outside a house party near Chinook and Mohican.
NMSU Theatre production of ‘Into the Woods’ opens April 24
NMSU Theatre will stage “Into the Woods” starting April 24 at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts, bringing classic fairy tale characters together in Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical.
Person rescued after falling 60 feet into abandoned mine shaft in Organ Mountains
A person was rescued after falling more than 60 feet into an abandoned mine shaft in the Organ Mountains, with Las Cruces firefighters using a rope system to bring them to safety.
NMSU to host public reading by award-winning author, poet April 24
New Mexico State University will host a free public reading April 24 featuring award-winning author and poet Sheila Black at Milton Hall in Las Cruces.
New Mexico Primary 2026: Democratic governor candidate Sam Bregman
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman is emphasizing his experience as a prosecutor and his focus on public safety, education and state oversight as he makes his case to voters ahead of New Mexico’s June primary.
¡mira! Las Cruces kicks off Friday with new night events, road closures downtown
¡mira! Las Cruces returns April 24–25 with a new Friday kickoff, live music, food vendors and a drone show. Here’s what to know, including road closures.
21 dogs found in severe neglect conditions at Chaparral home; 15 rescued
Doña Ana County Animal Control officers rescued 15 dogs from severe neglect at a Chaparral home, where several animals were found dead and others in critical condition.
White Sands Missile Range to close U.S. 70 Thursday morning
White Sands Missile Range will close U.S. 70 for about an hour Thursday morning, potentially impacting commuters and travelers east of Las Cruces.
Las Cruces middle school teacher arrested on child sexual contact charges
Las Cruces police arrested a middle school teacher accused of inappropriate contact and communication with a 14-year-old student.
Man booked in Doña Ana County in connection with fatal Lea County crash
A 53-year-old man was booked in Doña Ana County on a vehicular homicide charge. Court records link him to a fatal March crash in Lea County.
New Mexico Supreme Court orders incumbent Republican state Rep. Dow back on the ballot
The New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously ordered Rep. Rebecca Dow back on the ballot, overturning a lower court ruling over how she submitted nominating petition signatures.
LCPS board votes unanimously to remove César Chávez name from elementary school
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board voted unanimously to remove César Chávez’s name from an elementary school, with the renaming process beginning immediately.
