Federal prosecutors have charged a third defendant in connection with a September 2025 school zone shooting near Young Park in Las Cruces. State prosecutors have charged four people in the case.
Former Las Cruces police officer Felipe Hernandez was sentenced to 11 years, with two years suspended, in the 2023 shooting death of Teresa Gomez, according to courtroom reporting.
The New Mexico Senate voted 40-0 to approve Senate Bill 1, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act, a step toward making it easier for out-of-state doctors to practice in New Mexico amid health care worker shortages.
Crime Stoppers tips led NMSU Police to identify four juvenile suspects connected to burglaries and vandalism during winter break, with charges pending.
Doña Ana County administrative offices will open two hours late Tuesday because of weather conditions, though the Board of County Commissioners meeting will proceed as scheduled.
Las Cruces Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to freezing temperatures and potential foggy driving conditions, district officials announced.
Former Las Cruces mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ken Miyagishima called for greater oversight and accountability of federal law enforcement agencies in a social media post, citing concerns about public trust and use of force.
Former New Mexico State Police officer Morgan Ortiz has been sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to pay restitution for his role in a Medicaid fraud scheme involving a substance abuse recovery program.
Mid-January in New Mexico means the 2026 legislative and campaign seasons collide. Candidates are unveiling policy plans and filing for office as key deadlines approach in the run up to the Feb. 3 filing window.
Las Cruces Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Monday, Jan. 26, due to forecast overnight freezing temperatures, district officials announced.
Las Cruces Police Department is offering up to $35,000 in incentives for lateral-transfer officers, with pay tied to years of experience.
State Rep. Joanne Ferrary announced she will not seek re-election, creating an open seat in New Mexico House District 37 ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
Flooding has created difficult driving conditions on NM 28 near Anthony and on NM 182 and NM 183 near La Union, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
The recreation gym at Meerscheidt Recreation Center will close Jan. 23–26 for construction, with programs relocated to the main gym.
Las Cruces will open designated warming stations starting Saturday, Jan. 24, with multiple city facilities available to residents seeking shelter from freezing temperatures through Jan. 28.
KOOL 104.5 will broadcast live from Skate Doña Ana on Jan. 24, with skating, music and ticket giveaways during a two-hour evening event.
Sen. Martin Heinrich has cosponsored a bill aimed at limiting hedge fund ownership of single-family homes, a move supporters say could ease prices but opponents say could disrupt housing markets.
Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart’s “Hits & Misses” listening tour is underway, with three remaining public meetings scheduled through Jan. 26.
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