NMSU police identified the pedestrian killed in a Saturday morning collision near Cholla and Triviz as 32-year-old Julio Caro. Alcohol does not appear to be involved, and the driver cooperated with investigators.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez and a coalition of 20 attorneys general reached a binding agreement forcing the U.S. Department of Justice to drop limits on survivor services tied to immigration status.
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima is pitching a pro-oil, anti-minimum wage agenda in his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, a stance that is drawing criticism from within his own party.
New Mexico’s 2025 Tax Expenditure Report shows $1.1 billion in resident benefits, with food deductions and child tax credits leading all categories.
Doña Ana County’s new indoor ice skating rink is now open at the County Fairgrounds and will remain in operation through Feb. 19, with varying hours and an online schedule.
New Mexico State Police say a DWI arrest in Socorro County led to a separate alleged sexual assault investigation in Las Cruces, where officers located and arrested 43-year-old Brian Smolak on two nationwide warrants after a tactical team made entry into a motel room.
NMSU’s Art Museum and Gender and Sexuality Studies program will host free screenings and presentations for A Day With(out) Art on Dec. 1, highlighting global artists whose work explores HIV, harm reduction and community health.
Las Cruces police are reminding residents to take steps to prevent package thefts during the holiday season, offering tips on tracking deliveries, securing drop-off areas and reporting suspicious activity.
A Las Cruces public health nurse is among eight NMDOH professionals honored by the New Mexico Immunization Coalition for standout vaccination work, outreach and patient education at its Nov. 21 conference.
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