NM GOP asks governor to put crime bills on 2026 legislative agenda
New Mexico GOP lawmakers are asking the governor to place a package of crime-related bills on the 2026 legislative agenda, setting up an early debate over public safety policy.
Before the judge: How discretion, resources and geography shape juvenile justice outcomes in New Mexico
Juvenile justice outcomes in New Mexico vary widely based on geography, resources and prosecutorial discretion, often long before a judge ever rules.
Missing Las Cruces man last seen in El Paso
Las Cruces police continue to search for 68-year-old Arthur J. Crothers, who was last seen in downtown El Paso on Nov. 25 after leaving a group home.
Vasquez introduces bipartisan drone safety bill amid law enforcement concerns in New Mexico
Rep. Gabe Vasquez has introduced a bipartisan bill directing GAO to study law enforcement drone use and counter-drone authority, citing concerns raised by New Mexico agencies.
CyraCom closure leads to dozens of layoffs in Las Cruces
CyraCom has closed its Las Cruces call center after a corporate acquisition, cutting 85 jobs and triggering WARN notifications to affected employees.
Court blocks federal freeze on wind energy permits, restoring approvals nationwide
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and 18 states won a federal case overturning a nationwide freeze on wind energy permitting. The ruling restores federal approvals for onshore and offshore projects and provides greater certainty for New Mexico’s growing wind sector.
After the ruling: what juvenile courts can order — and what actually exists
After a juvenile court ruling in New Mexico, outcomes depend less on law than on available services. Here’s what judges can order — and what actually exists.
Judge orders repeat offender held without bond pending trial
A Doña Ana County judge ordered a Las Cruces woman held without bond pending trial, citing repeated arrests and safety concerns tied to a charge involving a health care worker.
LCPS to distribute free holiday meal kits for children Dec. 17
Las Cruces Public Schools will distribute free holiday meal kits for children ages 1–18 on Dec. 17, with traffic closures planned near Tashiro Drive during the evening pickup
