MountainView opens new urgent care on Lohman Avenue
MountainView Regional Medical Center has opened a new urgent care on Lohman Avenue in Las Cruces, replacing its Walton location and expanding walk-in services.
Las Cruces first grade teacher Nancy Orta named 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year
Nancy Orta, a first grade teacher at East Picacho Elementary in Las Cruces, has been named the 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year. She will represent the state nationally.
NMSU names Joe Fields as new Athletics Director
New Mexico State University has named Joe Fields its next athletics director. Fields, who played football at Syracuse and most recently worked at Tulsa, starts Oct. 8.
NMSU highlights water, energy research labs during Heinrich visit
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich visited NMSU this week, touring labs focused on water treatment, energy technology and cybersecurity research.
Las Cruces police warn gun owners after rise in firearm thefts from vehicles
Las Cruces police say 429 firearms have been stolen from vehicles since 2022, making up nearly 75% of all reported gun thefts in the city.
Vasquez presses social media CEOs on illegal gun sales, youth violence
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez urged Meta, Snapchat and Telegram to stop illegal gun sales on their platforms after New Mexico law enforcement raised alarms about youth access to firearms.
Road rage suspect arrested in June shooting that killed Las Cruces teen
Las Cruces police arrested Jonathan Estrada, 18, in the June 2 road rage shooting that killed 14-year-old Alejandro Roman near Solano and Spruce.
New Mexico Health Department declares measles outbreak over
New Mexico ended its measles outbreak after 42 days with no new cases; officials thanked residents who got MMR shots and urged travelers to check vaccination status.
Man pleads guilty to federal firearms charges after Las Cruces gas station threat
An Egyptian national pleaded guilty to federal firearms offenses after a Las Cruces gas station incident; prosecutors say he faces up to 15 years.
