Doña Ana County will close the Moongate Road and Sirus Street intersection starting Aug. 18 for gas line location work. Closures will occur during daytime hours for about five business days.
About 31,000 New Mexico taxpayers missed out on Child Tax Credit payments in 2023 and 2024. State officials are sending letters to those who appear eligible, encouraging them to claim their refunds.
Doña Ana Community College is hosting Welcome Back Bashes in August at three locations, offering swag, food and information sessions for students and families.
A Doña Ana County judge released Christina Escobedo Arriaga on personal recognizance with GPS and continuous alcohol monitoring after an Aug. 10 crash in the 8100 block of State Road 478 in Vado that killed two passengers, ages 15 and 12, according to court records.
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A bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general, led by New Mexico’s Raúl Torrez, is urging Meta to strengthen safety measures on Instagram’s “Map” feature — calling for restrictions on minors, better warnings and easy opt-out access
New Mexico State University has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle former men’s basketball coach Greg Heiar’s wrongful termination lawsuit. ESPN first reported the settlement, which follows his 2023 dismissal amid hazing investigations and a fatal shooting tied to the program.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has introduced the Keep Mobile Homes Affordable Act, targeting predatory investor practices in manufactured housing. Local housing advocate Nicole Martinez says the bill prioritizes residents’ needs and treats housing as a human right.
Guillermo Yanez, 47, of Las Cruces, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison after police found methamphetamine and fentanyl during a foot chase in 2024.
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