Las Cruces woman accused of pointing gun-like lighter at four people at park
A Las Cruces woman faces four felony charges after police say she pointed a gun-like lighter at four people at La Llorona Park.
New Mexico Attorney General asks Supreme Court to block Otero County ICE detention agreement
New Mexico’s attorney general has filed an emergency petition asking the state Supreme Court to block an ICE detention agreement in Otero County.
Las Cruces man charged with child abuse involving 8-year-old; detention hearing set Monday
A Las Cruces man is charged with child abuse after allegedly striking an 8-year-old and slamming him into a door. A detention hearing is set Monday.
‘Rock the Runway’ fashion show to support Hearts for Autism set for April 11 in Las Cruces
Rock the Runway, a music-themed fashion show benefiting Hearts for Autism, will take place April 11 at the Las Cruces Convention Center.
NASA astronaut, engineer to speak at NMSU's 1888 Leadership Series in April
Former NASA astronaut José Hernández will speak April 14 at NMSU as part of the 1888 Leadership Series. The event is free and open to the public.
What New Mexico voters need to know before the primary election
A breakdown of how party affiliation affects voting in New Mexico’s primary election, including deadlines and ballot options.
State funding helps Las Cruces launch heat pump program after federal funds fall through
State funding will help Las Cruces launch a heat pump program to cool high-risk homes after expected federal funding fell through, shifting the project’s financial support.
13-year-old boy critically injured in Las Cruces shooting; another 13-year-old arrested
A 13-year-old boy was critically injured in a Las Cruces shooting and airlifted to El Paso. Police arrested another 13-year-old and say the investigation is ongoing.
Film festival to host panels, workshops, celebrity talks
NMSU’s Las Cruces International Film Festival will offer free panels, workshops and celebrity talks April 8–12 for students and the public.
Las Cruces man charged with federal drug trafficking, machine gun device offenses
A Las Cruces man faces federal charges after authorities say he sold cocaine and a machine gun conversion device to undercover agents.
Las Cruces robotics team earns top FIRST award, advances to Texas district competition
Project NEO Robotics of Las Cruces won the FIRST Impact Award in Fort Worth, earning a spot in the 2026 district competition in Houston.
Las Cruces man charged in drive-by shooting at occupied home near Picacho Avenue
A Las Cruces man faces felony charges after police say he fired shots at an occupied home. A handgun and shell casings were recovered.
Judge denies pretrial detention in Southern New Mexico prison stabbing case
A judge denied prosecutors’ request to hold Fabian Marcos Bojorquez in custody ahead of trial in a Southern New Mexico prison stabbing case.
Vasquez criticizes proposed USPS fuel surcharge, links increase to Iran war
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging USPS to reconsider a proposed fuel surcharge, arguing rising costs tied to the Iran war would burden American households.
Op-Ed: Pass the rest of the health care worker compacts this year
Fred Nathan of Think New Mexico urges lawmakers to pass remaining health care worker compacts to address provider shortages and expand access statewide.
Las Cruces business owner awarded NM Medal of Merit for saving soldier’s life
A Las Cruces business owner received the New Mexico Medal of Merit after performing CPR and helping save the life of a National Guard soldier.
NMSU public health professor to receive national health equity award
NMSU public health professor Elizabeth England-Kennedy will receive the 2026 Dorothy Nyswander Health Equity Award at a national conference in April.
Doña Ana County announces election official training schedule for 2026 primary
Doña Ana County will host training sessions for election officials and poll watchers ahead of the June 2, 2026 primary election.
