Film festival to host panels, workshops, celebrity talks
NMSU’s Las Cruces International Film Festival will offer free panels, workshops and celebrity talks April 8–12 for students and the public.
Las Cruces man charged with federal drug trafficking, machine gun device offenses
A Las Cruces man faces federal charges after authorities say he sold cocaine and a machine gun conversion device to undercover agents.
Las Cruces robotics team earns top FIRST award, advances to Texas district competition
Project NEO Robotics of Las Cruces won the FIRST Impact Award in Fort Worth, earning a spot in the 2026 district competition in Houston.
Las Cruces man charged in drive-by shooting at occupied home near Picacho Avenue
A Las Cruces man faces felony charges after police say he fired shots at an occupied home. A handgun and shell casings were recovered.
Judge denies pretrial detention in Southern New Mexico prison stabbing case
A judge denied prosecutors’ request to hold Fabian Marcos Bojorquez in custody ahead of trial in a Southern New Mexico prison stabbing case.
Vasquez criticizes proposed USPS fuel surcharge, links increase to Iran war
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging USPS to reconsider a proposed fuel surcharge, arguing rising costs tied to the Iran war would burden American households.
Op-Ed: Pass the rest of the health care worker compacts this year
Fred Nathan of Think New Mexico urges lawmakers to pass remaining health care worker compacts to address provider shortages and expand access statewide.
Las Cruces business owner awarded NM Medal of Merit for saving soldier’s life
A Las Cruces business owner received the New Mexico Medal of Merit after performing CPR and helping save the life of a National Guard soldier.
NMSU public health professor to receive national health equity award
NMSU public health professor Elizabeth England-Kennedy will receive the 2026 Dorothy Nyswander Health Equity Award at a national conference in April.
