DACC welcomes students and families with campus bashes this month
Doña Ana Community College is hosting Welcome Back Bashes in August at three locations, offering swag, food and information sessions for students and families.
Judge releases woman accused in Vado crash that killed two children under strict monitoring
A Doña Ana County judge released Christina Escobedo Arriaga on personal recognizance with GPS and continuous alcohol monitoring after an Aug. 10 crash in the 8100 block of State Road 478 in Vado that killed two passengers, ages 15 and 12, according to court records.
Listening Post Collective grant helps OMN strengthen community-centered reporting
Organ Mountain News has received a $20,000 grant from the Listening Post Collective, supported by national foundations. The funding allows OMN to focus on listening and responding to the unmet information needs of southern New Mexico communities.
Attorneys general call on Meta to place privacy limits on new Instagram location feature
A bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general, led by New Mexico’s Raúl Torrez, is urging Meta to strengthen safety measures on Instagram’s “Map” feature — calling for restrictions on minors, better warnings and easy opt-out access
NMSU to pay $600,000 to settle wrongful termination suit with former coach Greg Heiar
New Mexico State University has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle former men’s basketball coach Greg Heiar’s wrongful termination lawsuit. ESPN first reported the settlement, which follows his 2023 dismissal amid hazing investigations and a fatal shooting tied to the program.
Vasquez introduces bill aimed at protecting mobile home residents from predatory investors
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has introduced the Keep Mobile Homes Affordable Act, targeting predatory investor practices in manufactured housing. Local housing advocate Nicole Martinez says the bill prioritizes residents’ needs and treats housing as a human right.
Las Cruces man sentenced to 7 years for meth, fentanyl possession
Guillermo Yanez, 47, of Las Cruces, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison after police found methamphetamine and fentanyl during a foot chase in 2024.
The progressive who’s riding into the wind
Las Cruces Rep. Angelica Rubio’s journey from community organizing to the Roundhouse reflects her progressive vision for New Mexico politics, as profiled by Searchlight New Mexico.
Heinrich, Luján back bill to restore Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood
New Mexico Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján have joined colleagues in introducing a bill to repeal a provision of Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” that blocks Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood
