New Mexico public defenders, experts warn lawmakers of extreme caseloads, understaffing
New Mexico public defenders warned lawmakers that understaffing, low contract pay and excessive caseloads are straining the state’s criminal defense system.
Las Cruces names Josie Treviño assistant finance director
The City of Las Cruces has named Josie Treviño as assistant director of finance after more than 17 years of accounting experience.
Meeting to decide Democratic lieutenant governor candidate at least a month out
New Mexico Democrats will wait at least a month before choosing a replacement for Maggie Toulouse Oliver as the party’s lieutenant governor nominee.
Woman found naked in bathtub after Mesilla burglary report
Christi Marie Poston, 46, was charged after authorities said deputies found her naked in a bathtub while responding to a burglary report at a Mesilla home.
New Mexico offers ag businesses up to $15,000 to hire interns
New Mexico agricultural businesses can apply for reimbursement funding to hire paid interns through the state’s Agricultural Workforce Development Program.
NMSU research program helps computer science students picture a Ph.D. path
NMSU computer science students joined a national undergraduate research program that helps students explore research careers and prepare for graduate school.
NMSU Hunt Center helps Borderplex startups prepare for investors
NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship concluded its 2026 Borderplex Fundraising Sprint, a six-week accelerator program aimed at helping regional startups navigate fundraising and prepare for investors.
Vasquez introduces bill to fight New World screwworm threat
Rep. Gabe Vasquez introduced a bipartisan bill to help ranchers respond to New World screwworm after confirmed cases in New Mexico and Texas.
Judge orders detention for Las Cruces man accused in bomb-materials case
David Curtis remains held without bond after a judge granted prosecutors’ pretrial detention request. An eyewitness who says she was at the scene disputes parts of the police account.
