A Las Cruces jury found Josiah Ontiveros guilty on three counts of first-degree murder in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting and not guilty on three conspiracy charges.
State Rep. Raymundo Lara argues New Mexico should reject a proposed federal education tax credit, warning it could weaken public school funding and accountability.
Las Cruces Public Schools is asking parents, students and community members to complete a culture and climate survey by April 27.
A woman found by Border Patrol in a van at an El Paso port of entry later died, leading to a 20-year plea in a New Mexico abuse case.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez visited Mayfield High School to meet with students and staff in its Career and Technical Education program.
Las Cruces youth indoor volleyball registration opens April 13 for ages 8–14, with league play beginning in late May.
Las Cruces man Josiah Carter charged with aggravated battery after police say he grabbed his girlfriend by the throat and restricted her breathing.
Las Cruces man Aaron Trujillo charged after police say he broke into a Bureau of Land Management storage building and stole property with two others.
High school students can apply for the FBI Teen Academy in Las Cruces and Albuquerque, with sessions scheduled for June and July.
Doña Ana Community College is still accepting teams for its April 25 volleyball tournament benefiting its diaper bank for student parents.
A statewide agriculture conference in Albuquerque will connect students and producers with industry leaders June 15-17.
New Mexico officials warn of phishing websites impersonating MVD to collect fake toll fines and urge residents to verify official links.
Construction on shade structures in downtown Las Cruces Callecitas will begin April 6 and is expected to continue through early 2027.
NMSU Global Campus has launched a new microlearning course focused on designing for VR, smart glasses and AI to help learners build skills in emerging technologies.
Las Cruces Public Schools announced semi-finalists and finalists for its 2026 Campus Employees of the Year awards, with winners to be named April 24.
Doña Ana Community College will host its annual Alumni and Community Block Party on April 10, honoring five distinguished alumni at its East Mesa campus.
Las Cruces police are offering up to $35,000 in incentives to recruit experienced officers through lateral transfers.
New Mexico U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is pushing to crack down on unregulated sports betting, saying it violates tribal sovereignty and drains revenue from Native communities.
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