Las Cruces-shot film ‘3’ to premiere this weekend at local film festival
Filmed in Las Cruces and Mesilla with a local crew, the mystical rom-com '3' will make its world premiere this weekend at the Las Cruces International Film Festival.
Independent horror film ‘Sweetwater’ begins filming in Albuquerque and Tijeras
Filming is underway for the horror-thriller Sweetwater in Albuquerque and Tijeras. The film follows a widow drawn to bring her husband back from the dead — with chilling consequences.
Measles cases rise to 54 in New Mexico, mostly in Lea County
The New Mexico Department of Health reports 54 measles cases statewide, mostly among unvaccinated residents in Lea and Eddy counties.
Fire damages vacant building on West Hadley Avenue
The Las Cruces Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a vacant building on West Hadley Avenue on April 5. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
Mawu Revels’ felony murder conviction tossed by New Mexico Supreme Court
The New Mexico Supreme Court has overturned Mawu Revels’ felony murder conviction, citing flawed jury instructions in a 2021 Las Cruces shooting case.
DACC to host community event focused on healthy living, human rights and the environment
Doña Ana Community College will host “Celebrating Community,” a student event focused on health, the environment and human rights on April 8 at the Espina campus.
DACC to host opening reception for eco-justice art exhibit by Celina Corral Arreola
Doña Ana Community College will host an opening reception for a new eco-justice art exhibit by Celina Corral Arreola on April 17 at its East Mesa campus.
Heinrich’s amendment to protect public lands blocked by Senate Republicans
Sen. Martin Heinrich’s amendment to prevent the sale of public lands was blocked by Republicans as part of a broader budget resolution he says benefits billionaires at the expense of working families.
One dozen New Mexico cities to join nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests
Protesters in Santa Fe, Las Cruces and 10 other cities across New Mexico plan to rally Saturday as part of a national “Hands Off” movement opposing Donald Trump and his political agenda.
