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Yellow crime scene tape reading “Crime Scene Do Not Cross” stretched across a roadway with police vehicles and flashing lights blurred in the background.
Crime

Man accused of firing gun at Las Cruces home, threatening residents

Las Cruces police arrested a 20-year-old man accused of firing multiple shots at a Monte Vista Street home and nearby vehicles during a Feb. 28 incident.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham poses for an official portrait.
State

Governor signs $11.1B New Mexico budget, capital outlay and tax package

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed New Mexico’s $11.1 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, along with capital outlay and tax legislation passed during the 2026 legislative session.

Adeniyi Amadou, newly hired head coach of the New Mexico State women’s basketball team.
Sports

NMSU hires Adeniyi Amadou as new women’s basketball coach

New Mexico State has hired Rhode Island associate head coach Adeniyi Amadou as the new leader of its women’s basketball program.

Las Cruces Police patrol vehicle with crime scene tape and flashing lights blurred in the background.
Crime

Las Cruces man accused of breaking into home, stealing two firearms

A Las Cruces man faces felony charges after police say he broke into a home and stole two firearms from a residence on Calle de Paz.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaks during a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez

Vasquez backs bill to cap prescription drug costs for privately insured Americans

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has co-sponsored a bill that would cap annual prescription drug costs at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families with private insurance.

Las Cruces police vehicles with emergency lights parked during a response.
Crime

Las Cruces man accused of shooting woman during early-morning dispute near downtown

A 19-year-old Las Cruces man faces a felony charge after police say he shot a woman during an early-morning domestic dispute near downtown.

Police vehicle light bar illuminated in blue on top of a patrol car, with a blurred outdoor background.
Public Safety

Anthony man charged after struggle with police, accused of trying to take officer’s Taser

An Anthony man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he struggled with officers responding to a domestic disturbance and tried to take an officer’s Taser.

Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit with emergency lights activated at a nighttime response scene, with responders and vehicles visible along the roadside.
Public Safety

Las Cruces man charged after falsely telling 911 he killed someone

A Las Cruces man is facing a misdemeanor charge after authorities say he called 911 and falsely claimed he had killed someone.

Selection of colorful artworks featured in Las Cruces’ Art Stop 2026 program, displayed on bus shelter posters across the city.
Art

Public invited to Art Stop 2026 artist reception in downtown Las Cruces

The City of Las Cruces will host an Art Stop 2026 artist reception March 12 at Amador Live, celebrating new artworks installed at bus shelters across the city.

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