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Six former detainees have filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging that Doña Ana County Detention Center’s Special Operations and Response Team conducted more than 100 violent “training” raids since 2023, using flash bangs, Tasers and psychological warfare on people awaiting trial.
An 18-year-old Las Cruces man faces five felony charges after investigators alleged he assaulted a 17-year-old relative following a night of drinking at a family home.
New Mexico lobbyists have spent about $1.25 million so far in 2025, fueling a record year as interest groups amplify influence amid an active legislative session.
Doña Ana Community College’s dental clinic is now accepting Medicaid insurance, expanding access to low-cost dental services for patients of all ages.
Organ Mountain News explains its approach to AI in journalism: tools may help with efficiency but human judgment always comes last.
A Doña Ana County judge released Christina Escobedo Arriaga on personal recognizance with GPS and continuous alcohol monitoring after an Aug. 10 crash in the 8100 block of State Road 478 in Vado that killed two passengers, ages 15 and 12, according to court records.
Organ Mountain News marks its 500th story with a reflection on community impact, investigative wins and the road ahead for local, independent journalism in southern New Mexico.
New Mexico sues Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, citing repeated arsenic violations and failures to notify residents. The state is seeking court intervention to ensure access to safe drinking water in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa.
New Mexico State University has lost nearly $25 million in federal research funding due to policy changes tied to DEI rollbacks. One-third of that came from a major EPA grant focused on environmental justice and community outreach.
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