Heinrich backs bill to cut federal taxes for New Mexico workers
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is backing a bill that would cut federal income taxes for many New Mexico workers, including eliminating taxes for some lower-income earners.
Inmate accused of stabbing another inmate eight times at southern New Mexico prison
An inmate is accused of stabbing another inmate eight times with a makeshift knife at a southern New Mexico prison. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention.
Fire departments in Las Cruces, Mesilla, Sunland Park among recipients of $1.6M in state grants
Fire departments in Las Cruces, Mesilla and Sunland Park are among 30 agencies sharing $1.6 million in state grants for protective gear and equipment.
Las Cruces woman accused of fleeing police while driving drunk, nearly hitting pedestrians twice
A Las Cruces woman is accused of fleeing police while driving under the influence, nearly striking pedestrians twice during a pursuit that ended with a PIT maneuver. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention.
Heinrich among 2 Democrats to back advancing Mullin for DHS secretary
Sen. Martin Heinrich was one of only two Democrats to vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for DHS secretary, citing their working relationship.
Oldest living U.S. veteran James C. Flowers honored at Las Cruces home
James C. Flowers, a 110-year-old Tuskegee Airman and the oldest living U.S. veteran, was honored at his Las Cruces home with the New Mexico Medal of Merit.
NMDOJ says Otero County broke the law when it met to extend immigrant detention contract
The New Mexico Department of Justice says Otero County violated the Open Meetings Act when it approved an extension of an ICE detention contract during an emergency meeting.
Judge allows lawsuit over Project Jupiter incentives to move forward
A judge denied Doña Ana County’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit over Project Jupiter incentives, allowing the case to move forward and ordering review of the county’s decision.
Firefighters respond to early morning house fire in Las Alturas area
Fire crews responded to a house fire in the Las Alturas area early Friday morning. Firefighters evacuated occupants and contained the blaze. No injuries were reported.
