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.
Las Cruces Rep. Angelica Rubio’s journey from community organizing to the Roundhouse reflects her progressive vision for New Mexico politics, as profiled by Searchlight New Mexico.
New Mexico Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján have joined colleagues in introducing a bill to repeal a provision of Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” that blocks Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood
A Deming man is facing two federal cases after allegedly selling drugs and a modified firearm to an undercover officer, then fleeing from a Border Patrol checkpoint near Las Cruces.
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