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Las Cruces police Officer Jonah Hernandez, shown in a provided photo.
LCPD

Las Cruces police to mark two years since line-of-duty death of Officer Jonah Hernandez

Las Cruces police will hold a private memorial marking two years since Officer Jonah Hernandez was killed in the line of duty in February 2024.

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State

NMDOT Secretary Ricky Serna announces resignation

New Mexico Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna will resign effective Feb. 20 after more than three years leading the state transportation department.

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Portrait of New Mexico State Sen. Pat Woods wearing a cowboy hat and suit against a gray background.
Opinion

OPINION: After Ruidoso, we know that early detection saves lives and livelihoods

State Sen. Pat Woods argues for funding a statewide wildfire detection camera network, saying early detection can save lives, property and local economies.

Pat Woods
Police vehicles block traffic along South Valley Drive near Avenida de Mesilla as investigators secure the scene of a fatal police shooting Sunday morning in Las Cruces.
LCPD

Las Cruces police identify man killed in Sunday police shooting

Las Cruces police have identified the 28-year-old man killed in a Sunday police shooting on south Valley Drive. The incident remains under investigation.

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New Mexico state seal set into the tile floor inside the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.
Legislature

New Mexico Senate passes bill targeting illegal gun sales and certain high-capacity weapons

The New Mexico Senate has approved legislation aimed at curbing illegal gun trafficking and restricting certain high-capacity weapons, sending the measure to the House for consideration.

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Climate

Climate planning bill moves forward in New Mexico Senate

A bill establishing long-term pollution reduction and economic planning goals in New Mexico advanced from a Senate committee and now heads to the full Senate.

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Las Cruces Police patrol vehicle parked along a city street with department markings visible on the side.
Public Safety

Police: Suspect killed after firing at Las Cruces officer and fleeing South Valley Drive area

Las Cruces police say a suspect was shot and killed after firing at an officer and fleeing the South Valley Drive area early Sunday morning.

Damien Willis
A person wearing a white medical coat holds a red stethoscope against their chest.
Legislature

Patient advocacy groups back amended HB 99 as Las Cruces councilor plays leading role

Advocacy groups are backing an amended version of House Bill 99, which would make targeted changes to New Mexicoโ€™s Medical Malpractice Act, as a Las Cruces city councilor emerges as a prominent voice in the effort.

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich sits at his desk in his office, holding a pen near his mouth while looking at a row of desk phones, with framed photos, books and a suit jacket visible behind him.
Sen. Martin Heinrich

Heinrich backs bill to keep Social Security increases from cutting SNAP

Sen. Martin Heinrich is cosponsoring a bill to stop Social Security cost-of-living increases from reducing SNAP benefits, a change that could affect tens of thousands of New Mexicans.

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