REVIEW: EPSO journeys through space and beyond
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra explored the vastness of space in a stirring program featuring music from E.T., Eric Whitacre’s Deep Field and Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra.
League of Women Voters to host candidate forum for Mesilla Board of Trustees on Oct. 21
The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico will host a public forum Oct. 21 for Mesilla Board of Trustees candidates, giving voters a chance to hear from all four contenders ahead of the November election.
NM Supreme Court halts hazing-related trial of former NMSU player while it weighs right-to-counsel fight
The New Mexico Supreme Court stayed the Oct. 20 trial of former NMSU basketball player Deshawndre Washington and ordered briefing by Oct. 31 while it reviews whether the district court violated Washington’s Sixth Amendment right to choose his lawyer.
Las Cruces police issue 61 citations during Main Street traffic operation
Las Cruces police issued 61 citations in a one-hour operation Thursday morning on Main Street, targeting speeders and other traffic offenses.
Seven hospitalized after early morning fire damages Las Cruces home
Las Cruces firefighters contained a house fire early Thursday on Sacramento Street that left seven people hospitalized, including one man still in the hospital with injuries
New Mexico officials urge residents to buy local firewood to stop invasive pests
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is reminding residents to buy firewood locally and avoid transporting untreated logs to help stop the spread of invasive species.
NMSU’s fourth annual ‘Clothesline Project’ brings awareness of violence, abuse
The Clothesline Project returns to NMSU on Oct. 21, giving survivors and supporters a space to share their stories and raise awareness about the lasting impact of violence and abuse.
Lawsuit accuses Doña Ana County jail of using inmates as ‘training props’ in violent overnight raids
Six former detainees have filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging that Doña Ana County Detention Center’s Special Operations and Response Team conducted more than 100 violent “training” raids since 2023, using flash bangs, Tasers and psychological warfare on people awaiting trial.
$10 million in New Mexico child tax credits remain unclaimed
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue says $10.7 million in child tax credits have not been claimed. Families can still file or amend returns for credits of $25 to $622 per child.
