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Exterior view of the Third Judicial District Court building in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with a parking lot and entrance in front.
Courts Featured

State seeks to hold Las Cruces teacher in custody as court fight delays detention hearing

Prosecutors are seeking to detain a Las Cruces teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a student, but a series of court rulings and an emergency appeal delayed the initial hearing.

Damien Willis
NM State Ethics Commission sues secretive group behind pro-Project Jupiter ad campaign
Project Jupiter Featured

NM State Ethics Commission sues secretive group behind pro-Project Jupiter ad campaign

The New Mexico State Ethics Commission is suing a group behind Project Jupiter ads, alleging it violated state transparency and disclosure laws.

Joshua Bowling
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich sits at a committee desk and speaks into a microphone during a Senate hearing.
Outdoor Recreation Featured

Proposed federal budget cuts could impact New Mexico public lands, Heinrich says

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich says proposed federal budget cuts could significantly impact New Mexico’s public lands, national parks and wildlife programs.

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Wooden judge’s gavel resting on a surface with a shadow cast beside it.
Public Safety Featured

State seeks to detain both defendants in Anthony assault case ahead of trial

Prosecutors are seeking to detain both defendants in an Anthony assault case, arguing no release conditions can protect the public following allegations of a violent confrontation.

Damien Willis
NMSU students build, code and showcase projects at inaugural Hack NMSU
NMSU

NMSU students build, code and showcase projects at inaugural Hack NMSU

NMSU students from fields including nursing, engineering and computer science created real-world tech solutions in a seven-hour inaugural hackathon designed to spark cross-disciplinary innovation.

Alejandro Najera-Acosta
Police officials speak at a podium during a news conference as media members record and take photos in a conference room.
LCPD

Police release video, new details in fatal police shooting on Lohman Avenue

Las Cruces police released video and new details in a fatal police shooting on Lohman Avenue, where investigators say a man reached for a firearm before officers opened fire.

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A black-and-white Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office SUV parked outside a building.
Crime

Two men charged with kidnapping, assault after alleged dispute over property deal in Doña Ana County

Two men face kidnapping and assault charges after investigators say a dispute over a property transaction escalated into a violent confrontation involving a handgun in Doña Ana County.

Damien Willis
Entrance to the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex for Las Cruces Public Schools with the building name displayed above the doorway.
LCPS

LCPS earns national awards for budgeting, procurement

Las Cruces Public Schools earned national recognition for budgeting and procurement, becoming the only district in New Mexico to receive both awards.

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NMSU College of Business team earns second place at National Ethics Case Competition
NMSU

NMSU College of Business team earns second place at National Ethics Case Competition

An NMSU College of Business undergraduate team placed second nationally at an ethics case competition and earned $80,000 in prize money.

Tatiana Favela
Trucks cross a bridge over a narrow waterway in Sunland Park near the southern edge of New Mexico House District 34 at sunset.
Elections

New Mexico Primary 2026: New Mexico House of Representatives, District 34

A Democratic primary in southern Doña Ana County is highlighting debates over water use, growth and economic development as incumbent Rep. Raymundo Lara faces challenger Juan Fuentes.

Leah Romero
U.S. soldiers sit on the back of a truck holding a warning sign marking the boundary of a militarized border zone in southern New Mexico.
Immigration

One year in, new NM militarized border zone overwhelming courts, ACLU says

Federal prosecutors have filed thousands of misdemeanor cases tied to New Mexico’s militarized border zone, but judges have dismissed many, raising concerns about due process, court strain and prosecutorial tactics, according to an ACLU report.

Patrick Lohmann
Single-story home on Hondo Road with visible fire damage, hoses on the ground, and burn marks around windows and exterior walls.
Fire

Firefighters assist Doña Ana County with Hondo Road house fire

Las Cruces firefighters assisted Doña Ana County crews battling a wind-driven house fire on Hondo Road that spread through the structure Sunday afternoon.

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Las Cruces Police vehicle parked along a city street with department markings visible on the side.
Crime

Driver accused of firing rifle during road rage incident in Las Cruces

A Las Cruces man is accused of firing a rifle from a vehicle during a road rage incident near Lohman Avenue and Solano Drive, according to court records.

Damien Willis
Close-up of a torso tattoo associated with the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico prison gang, featuring a central emblem with “Sindicato Nuevo Mexico” text.
Federal Court

Federal prosecutors complete largest racketeering case in New Mexico history targeting prison gang

Federal prosecutors say a decade-long case against the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico prison gang led to charges against 178 members and associates and multiple life sentences.

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Exterior of a fire-damaged abandoned building on North Mesquite Street in Las Cruces, with burned walls, broken windows, and debris visible around the structure.
Fire

Fire damages abandoned building on North Mesquite Street, fifth incident since 2024

Firefighters responded to a blaze at an abandoned building on North Mesquite Street in Las Cruces, the fifth fire at the property since 2024.

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NMSU astronomy professor Juie Shetye stands with student researchers outside the Astronomy Building, joined by her dog Waldo.
NMSU

NMSU professor earns prestigious NSF CAREER award to expand student research

A New Mexico State University professor has received a top NSF honor, opening new research opportunities for students and advancing space weather studies.

Minerva Baumann
Road closed sign against a blue sky, indicating a traffic closure.
Roads

White Sands to close Hwy. 70 twice Monday morning and midday

White Sands Missile Range will close U.S. 70 twice Monday, April 27, with each closure expected to last about an hour.

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaks at a congressional hearing, seated at a desk with a nameplate.
Energy

Vasquez presses Pentagon over delays in energy project approvals

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is seeking answers from the Pentagon over delays in energy project approvals that could affect costs and military operations in New Mexico.

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