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.
Las Cruces teen accused of shooting man in face outside apartment complex, records show
A Las Cruces teen is accused of shooting a man in the face during an attempted robbery at the Miranda Apartments, according to a criminal complaint.
Las Cruces seeks food vendors for summer Movies and Music in the Park series
Las Cruces is accepting food vendor applications for its summer Movies and Music in the Park series. Deadline to apply is April 30.
Karol G El Paso tour stop announced; presale signup deadline set for April 24
Karol G will perform Sept. 6 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, but fans must sign up by April 24 for presale access ahead of April 27 ticket sales.
New Mexico to impose new federal food aid document requirements to reduce errors
New paperwork requirements for food aid could affect how quickly and accurately some New Mexico households receive SNAP benefits.
New Mexicans receive first $100K payments under radiation exposure law
New Mexicans are receiving $100,000 payments under the expanded RECA program as thousands file claims tied to historic nuclear exposure, with free assistance available and a 2027 deadline to apply.
Las Cruces man accused of ramming woman’s vehicle, pursuing her to police station
A Las Cruces man is accused of ramming a woman’s vehicle and following her to a police station after repeated calls and confrontations, according to court records.
LCPS board may vote Tuesday to remove César Chávez name from elementary school
Las Cruces Public Schools board members may vote Tuesday on whether to remove César Chávez’s name from an elementary school following weeks of public input and prior discussions.
Man accused of repeated strangulation, child abuse in Sunland Park domestic violence case
A man faces multiple felony charges after authorities allege he strangled a woman, confined her and threw a young child during a domestic violence incident Saturday in Sunland Park.
DACC to host free Earth Day screening of ‘American Hemp Farmer’ Wednesday
Film Las Cruces and Doña Ana Community College will host a free Earth Day screening of “American Hemp Farmer” on April 22, followed by a Q&A with the director.
NMSU supporter Bowman to receive honorary doctoral degree
NMSU will award an honorary doctoral degree to longtime supporter and philanthropist Wanda Bowman during spring commencement in May.
Man accused of rifle attack in Las Cruces ambush; second suspect still wanted
Authorities say an 18-year-old used an AR-style rifle to strike a man during a March ambush in Las Cruces; a second suspect remains at large.
Democratic NM governor candidate Haaland raises millions more than Bregman ahead of June 2 primary
New campaign finance reports show Deb Haaland with a major fundraising and cash-on-hand advantage over Sam Bregman, while Republican candidates trail far behind leading up to the June 2 primaries.
Heinrich says Trump tariffs worsened housing affordability in New Mexico, citing new report
Sen. Martin Heinrich says a new Democratic economic report shows Trump-era tariffs raised construction costs and worsened New Mexico’s housing shortage.
