CyraCom closure leads to dozens of layoffs in Las Cruces
CyraCom has closed its Las Cruces call center after a corporate acquisition, cutting 85 jobs and triggering WARN notifications to affected employees.
Court blocks federal freeze on wind energy permits, restoring approvals nationwide
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and 18 states won a federal case overturning a nationwide freeze on wind energy permitting. The ruling restores federal approvals for onshore and offshore projects and provides greater certainty for New Mexico’s growing wind sector.
After the ruling: what juvenile courts can order — and what actually exists
After a juvenile court ruling in New Mexico, outcomes depend less on law than on available services. Here’s what judges can order — and what actually exists.
Judge orders repeat offender held without bond pending trial
A Doña Ana County judge ordered a Las Cruces woman held without bond pending trial, citing repeated arrests and safety concerns tied to a charge involving a health care worker.
LCPS to distribute free holiday meal kits for children Dec. 17
Las Cruces Public Schools will distribute free holiday meal kits for children ages 1–18 on Dec. 17, with traffic closures planned near Tashiro Drive during the evening pickup
NMSU awards more than 1,200 degrees at fall 2025 commencement ceremonies
New Mexico State University awards more than 1,200 degrees during two fall 2025 commencement ceremonies at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.
After the arrest: how juvenile cases actually move through New Mexico courts
After a juvenile arrest in New Mexico, a case can take several paths. Here’s what happens next, from detention decisions to court timelines and possible outcomes.
What to know about New Mexico’s medical psilocybin program
New Mexico is developing a regulated medical psilocybin program for people with certain serious health conditions. Officials say they hope to open treatment sites a year before the legal deadline.
Regular unleaded now averages $2.68 in the city as costs fall for the third straight week
Gas prices in Las Cruces continue to fall, with regular unleaded averaging $2.68 and some stations posting prices as low as $2.23 according to AAA and GasBuddy data.
