Advocacy groups are backing an amended version of House Bill 99, which would make targeted changes to New Mexico’s Medical Malpractice Act, as a Las Cruces city councilor emerges as a prominent voice in the effort.
Sen. Martin Heinrich is cosponsoring a bill to stop Social Security cost-of-living increases from reducing SNAP benefits, a change that could affect tens of thousands of New Mexicans.
MountainView Regional Medical Center has appointed Patrick Shannon as its new CEO. Shannon assumed the role Jan. 26 after serving in hospital leadership roles in Texas and Louisiana.
New Mexico lawmakers have reintroduced a lobbyist disclosure bill in the 2026 legislative session that would require lobbyists to publicly report which bills they are working on and their positions, aiming to increase transparency in state government.
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.
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