Las Cruces child abandonment defendants released without bond
Ariana and Maya Hidalgo were released without bond and ordered to return for June pretrial hearings in a Las Cruces child abandonment case.
New Mexico Primary 2026: lieutenant governor (Republicans)
Republicans entering New Mexico’s 2026 lieutenant governor race bring contrasting backgrounds and priorities as the GOP looks to shape a ticket in a Democratic-leaning state.
NMSU police search for suspected arsonist after multiple fires reported on campus
NMSU police say a woman is suspected of setting multiple fires on campus within 24 hours, including damage to palm trees and a building.
Early voting begins Tuesday for New Mexico’s June 2 primary election
Early voting begins Tuesday in New Mexico for the June 2 primary election, with ballots available at county clerk offices before expanding to additional locations later in the month.
Las Cruces woman charged with child abuse after 8-year-old found with neck injuries
A Las Cruces woman faces a felony child abuse charge after police say an 8-year-old suffered neck injuries during a domestic incident.
Heinrich joins bipartisan push to expand access to AI research
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has joined a bipartisan effort to expand access to artificial intelligence research through a proposed national resource.
Doña Ana County decommissions Garfield fire station, shifts coverage to Rincon
Doña Ana County has decommissioned an inactive Garfield fire station, shifting coverage to nearby units while maintaining emergency response.
Las Cruces couple accused of dropping off 6-year-old, leaving him to wander street
A Las Cruces couple is charged with child abandonment after police say a 6-year-old was found wandering alone. One defendant allegedly told officers she was “fed up” with his behavior at school.
Las Cruces teen known from downtown farmers market airlifted after house fire, family launches fundraiser
A Las Cruces 13-year-old known from the downtown Farmers and Crafts Market was airlifted to a Lubbock burn center after a house fire, as his family raises funds to support his recovery.
