At a roundtable marking 45 years of its Joint Terrorism Task Force, the FBI and partner agencies highlighted border-related threats, southern New Mexico coordination, and oversight mechanisms to protect civil liberties.
Las Cruces City Council heard updates from Visit Las Cruces and city lobbyists on May 12, highlighting tourism growth, legislative wins and $13.8M in capital project funding.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez honored fallen New Mexico officers and praised Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story during National Police Week, highlighting local losses and calling for stronger federal support for law enforcement.
Zertuche Road will be closed from May 16 to June 6 near the site of the new Columbia Elementary School. The closure will allow crews to complete paving and utility work ahead of the school’s planned opening in fall 2025.
Two men in New Mexico were arrested as part of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide FBI-led crackdown on child sex abuse that resulted in 205 arrests and 115 child rescues.
Branigan Library’s Punk DIY series returns this summer with creative workshops for teens and adults, featuring book cover bling, iron-ons, plush monsters and more.
NMSU professor Ross Marks produced The Ritual, a horror film starring Al Pacino and directed by Las Cruces film festival alum David Midell. The film opens nationwide June 6, following a local premiere at Cineport 10.
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that public employees aren’t protected under the state’s whistleblower law unless their disclosures serve the public interest — a decision that could reshape how retaliation claims are handled statewide.
NMSU’s College of Engineering has launched a new international research collaboration with partners in Mexico and Germany to support graduate programs and faculty exchanges.
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