The New Mexico Supreme Court stayed the Oct. 20 trial of former NMSU basketball player Deshawndre Washington and ordered briefing by Oct. 31 while it reviews whether the district court violated Washington’s Sixth Amendment right to choose his lawyer.
Las Cruces police issued 61 citations in a one-hour operation Thursday morning on Main Street, targeting speeders and other traffic offenses.
Las Cruces firefighters contained a house fire early Thursday on Sacramento Street that left seven people hospitalized, including one man still in the hospital with injuries
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is reminding residents to buy firewood locally and avoid transporting untreated logs to help stop the spread of invasive species.
The Clothesline Project returns to NMSU on Oct. 21, giving survivors and supporters a space to share their stories and raise awareness about the lasting impact of violence and abuse.
Six former detainees have filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging that Doña Ana County Detention Center’s Special Operations and Response Team conducted more than 100 violent “training” raids since 2023, using flash bangs, Tasers and psychological warfare on people awaiting trial.
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue says $10.7 million in child tax credits have not been claimed. Families can still file or amend returns for credits of $25 to $622 per child.
A new NMSU study shows educator vacancies in New Mexico dropped 18 percent from last year, reflecting steady progress in teacher recruitment and training across the state.
A person wanted on multiple felony warrants died Thursday after barricading themself inside a Telshor Boulevard apartment where a fire broke out during a SWAT-style standoff, according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office.
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