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New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez speaks at a news conference about a report on CYFD as a display behind him references systemic failures affecting children.
Accountability

New Mexico AG releases blistering report, announces lawsuit against state child welfare agency

A state report found systemic failures in New Mexico’s child welfare agency, including child deaths and retaliation claims, prompting a lawsuit seeking accountability.

Danielle Prokop
A Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces hard hat rests on a shovel during a groundbreaking ceremony.
Community

Boys & Girls Club breaks ground on new Las Cruces facility, seeks final $4M for project

The Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces broke ground on a new 30,000-square-foot facility and is seeking $4 million to complete its $12 million campaign.

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New Mexico Rep. Rebecca Dow speaks at a podium during a news conference at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.
Elections

Judge disqualifies Republican NM Rep. Rebecca Dow from June primary ballot

A judge removed Republican Rep. Rebecca Dow from the June primary ballot after ruling her nominating paperwork did not meet state requirements.

Joshua Bowling
The Threads app icon appears on a smartphone screen alongside Instagram and other social media apps.
Courts

Judge denies Meta request to delay trial in New Mexico child safety case

A judge denied Meta’s request to delay trial in New Mexico’s case over child safety, allowing proceedings on potential platform changes to move forward May 4.

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Christine and Sal Telles pose for a photo outdoors with the Organ Mountains visible in the background.
Public Safety

Woman saves husband’s life using CPR skills from Doña Ana County class

A Doña Ana County woman used CPR skills learned in a free two-hour class to save her husband’s life after he collapsed at home.

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Cattle stand at a feed trough on a New Mexico farm, representing livestock tied to meat processing grant funding opportunities.
Agriculture

New Mexico to offer up to $3M in grants for meat processors starting April 13

New Mexico meat processing businesses can apply for up to $3 million in grant funding beginning April 13, with applications open through May 15.

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Third Judicial District Court in Las Cruces, NM
Courts

Las Cruces jury convicts Josiah Ontiveros on three counts of first-degree murder in Young Park mass shooting

A Las Cruces jury found Josiah Ontiveros guilty on three counts of first-degree murder in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting and not guilty on three conspiracy charges.

Damien Willis
State Rep. Raymundo Lara poses for a portrait wearing glasses, a suit and a red tie against a neutral background.
Opinion

Op-Ed: New Mexico should reject the illusion of ‘education freedom’

State Rep. Raymundo Lara argues New Mexico should reject a proposed federal education tax credit, warning it could weaken public school funding and accountability.

Raymundo Lara
Students seated in a classroom or assembly listening to a speaker at the front of the room
LCPS

LCPS survey on school safety and culture open now, responses due April 27

Las Cruces Public Schools is asking parents, students and community members to complete a culture and climate survey by April 27.

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