An Anthony man is accused of setting a fire outside his mother’s home while violating a protective order. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated stalking.
NMSU will host its “Big Bang Bash” on April 2, featuring hands-on art and science activities, live music and a mobile planetarium for all ages.
New Mexico will invest $13.5 million in trails, watershed projects and youth outdoor programs as part of the FY27 state budget.
A Las Cruces man is accused of kicking a police officer during an incident at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. Prosecutors have requested he be held in jail pending trial.
Award-winning poet Saúl Hernández will give a free public reading at NMSU on March 27, featuring work from his Lambda Literary Award-winning debut collection.
A Mesquite woman faces a felony charge after police say she struck her boyfriend with a crowbar in Anthony, leaving him hospitalized with head injuries and a fractured hand.
Las Cruces Public Schools will discuss a possible name change for Cesar Chavez Elementary following recent allegations tied to the labor leader’s legacy. The Board of Education will make the final decision.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is backing a bill that would cut federal income taxes for many New Mexico workers, including eliminating taxes for some lower-income earners.
An inmate is accused of stabbing another inmate eight times with a makeshift knife at a southern New Mexico prison. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention.
Fire departments in Las Cruces, Mesilla and Sunland Park are among 30 agencies sharing $1.6 million in state grants for protective gear and equipment.
A Las Cruces woman is accused of fleeing police while driving under the influence, nearly striking pedestrians twice during a pursuit that ended with a PIT maneuver. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention.
Sen. Martin Heinrich was one of only two Democrats to vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for DHS secretary, citing their working relationship.
James C. Flowers, a 110-year-old Tuskegee Airman and the oldest living U.S. veteran, was honored at his Las Cruces home with the New Mexico Medal of Merit.
The New Mexico Department of Justice says Otero County violated the Open Meetings Act when it approved an extension of an ICE detention contract during an emergency meeting.
A judge denied Doña Ana County’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit over Project Jupiter incentives, allowing the case to move forward and ordering review of the county’s decision.
Fire crews responded to a house fire in the Las Alturas area early Friday morning. Firefighters evacuated occupants and contained the blaze. No injuries were reported.
Indivisible Las Cruces plans a “No Kings 3” rally March 28 at Albert Johnson Park. Organizers say the event will highlight civic concerns and stress nonviolent participation.
New Mexico State University Library has launched a Loanable Technology Program allowing students to borrow cameras, audio equipment and other tools to support class projects and creative work.
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