Las Cruces police are investigating a fatal shooting Friday on Berkshire Court. A woman was killed and a man later died inside the home. No names have been released.
The U.S. Senate confirmed former New Mexico Rep. Yvette Herrell as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs on a 53–43 vote Thursday.
A federal judge sentenced an Anthony man to life in prison after a jury convicted him of multiple child exploitation offenses involving minors between 2018 and 2022.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez introduced bipartisan legislation to expand the military’s authority to detect and disable unidentified drones over secured bases, including White Sands Missile Range.
As New Mexico lawmakers debate tougher juvenile crime laws, Part 5 of OMN’s Juvie Justice series examines what proposed changes would actually alter — and what would remain constrained by courts, resources and federal law.
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.
Juvenile justice outcomes in New Mexico vary widely based on geography, resources and prosecutorial discretion, often long before a judge ever rules.
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.
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.
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