Man charged in Anthony killing was already accused in earlier shooting, records show
A Doña Ana County man charged in a fatal Anthony shooting was already facing a prior gun case, according to court records and witness statements.
Las Cruces school board discusses renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary following abuse revelations
Las Cruces school board members are weighing whether to rename César Chávez Elementary following abuse allegations that have sparked calls to remove his name from public spaces.
Las Cruces man charged with sexual assault at Telshor apartment
A Las Cruces man faces a felony sexual assault charge after police say he assaulted a woman at a Telshor apartment and interfered with a 911 call.
Las Cruces man charged with extreme animal cruelty after dog killed on I-10
A Las Cruces man faces a felony charge after state police say he threw a dog into traffic on Interstate 10, causing the animal’s death.
El Paso man charged after stash house tied to human smuggling operation uncovered
An El Paso man is facing federal charges after agents uncovered a stash house with 16 people without legal immigration status tied to a failed smuggling attempt at a Las Cruces-area checkpoint.
New report: New Mexico agriculture industry generated $50.5B in economic impact in 2025
New Mexico’s food and agriculture sector generated $50.5 billion in economic impact in 2025, supporting more than 265,000 jobs, according to a new report.
Measles cases rise to 15 in southern New Mexico, all linked to detention centers
Measles cases in New Mexico have risen to 15, all linked to detention centers in southern New Mexico, including three in Doña Ana County.
Silver City man pleads guilty to federal firearms charge after prior felony conviction
A Silver City man pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge after officers found weapons during a traffic stop and a later search of his home.
Las Cruces man accused of threatening woman with knife, stealing vehicle
A Las Cruces man is accused of threatening a woman with a knife, assaulting her and stealing her vehicle. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention.
