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Courts

New Mexico appeals court reverses termination of father’s parental rights in Doña Ana County case

A New Mexico appeals court reversed a Doña Ana County decision terminating a father’s parental rights, finding CYFD failed to make reasonable efforts to support reunification.

Damien Willis
Driver sentenced to nearly 22 years after fatal crash during checkpoint flight
Public Safety

Driver sentenced to nearly 22 years after fatal crash during checkpoint flight

A man who fled a New Mexico Border Patrol checkpoint while transporting methamphetamine was sentenced to nearly 22 years after a high-speed crash killed a motorcyclist.

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Cade Borner, an NMSU sociology senior, stands with mentor Marshall Taylor, a sociology associate professor, in front of bookshelves while working on a Discovery Scholars research project.
NMSU

Discovery Scholars Program expands research opportunities for NMSU undergraduates

NMSU is expanding its Discovery Scholars Program to give more undergraduates hands-on research experience with faculty mentors and pathways to graduate study.

Sarah Kimmerly
Side-by-side images of Ben Ray Luján and Matt Dodson, candidates in New Mexico’s 2026 U.S. Senate Democratic primary.
Elections

New Mexico Primary 2026: U.S. Senate

Matt Dodson is challenging U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján in New Mexico’s Democratic primary after being ousted from the state party.

Danielle Prokop
Rotisserie chickens roasting on a spit inside a heated display case in a grocery store.
News

Vasquez bill would allow SNAP to cover hot rotisserie chicken

A bill from Rep. Gabe Vasquez would allow SNAP recipients to buy hot rotisserie chicken, expanding food options for New Mexicans using assistance.

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Police vehicles and officers gathered at a scene along Lohman Avenue in Las Cruces following an officer-involved shooting.
LCPD

Police fatally shoot suspect during Las Cruces narcotics investigation

Police shot and killed a suspect during a narcotics investigation in Las Cruces Friday afternoon. The incident remains under investigation.

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El Paso Electric logo over a background of power transmission towers and electrical lines.
New Mexico Supreme Court

NM Supreme Court blocks El Paso Electric from recovering past losses through rates

The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled El Paso Electric cannot recover losses from 2021–2023 through future rates, protecting customers from retroactive charges.

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Rows of empty, upholstered courtroom chairs viewed from the aisle
Courts

Las Cruces tattoo artist indicted in sexual assault case

A Doña Ana County grand jury indicted Las Cruces tattoo artist Billy J. Porter on five charges. He remains jailed without bond pending trial.

Damien Willis
Close-up of colorful handwoven Navajo rugs with traditional geometric patterns
Events

White Sands National Park to host Navajo rug show April 25-26

White Sands National Park will host a free Navajo rug show April 25-26 with demonstrations, talks and handcrafted rugs from Hubbell Trading Post.

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