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A Las Cruces man has been charged in federal court after authorities investigated a social media threat to shoot up a school and seized a loaded firearm and ammunition, according to court records.
Las Cruces police are investigating a fatal shooting Friday on Berkshire Court. A woman was killed and a man later died inside the home. No names have been released.
A federal judge sentenced an Anthony man to life in prison after a jury convicted him of multiple child exploitation offenses involving minors between 2018 and 2022.
As New Mexico lawmakers debate tougher juvenile crime laws, Part 5 of OMN’s Juvie Justice series examines what proposed changes would actually alter — and what would remain constrained by courts, resources and federal law.
Juvenile justice outcomes in New Mexico vary widely based on geography, resources and prosecutorial discretion, often long before a judge ever rules.
After a juvenile court ruling in New Mexico, outcomes depend less on law than on available services. Here’s what judges can order — and what actually exists.
A Doña Ana County judge ordered a Las Cruces woman held without bond pending trial, citing repeated arrests and safety concerns tied to a charge involving a health care worker.
After a juvenile arrest in New Mexico, a case can take several paths. Here’s what happens next, from detention decisions to court timelines and possible outcomes.
New Mexico public defenders walked reporters through juvenile court basics, including SYO, YO and JR case types, detention rules, competency issues and why informal handling drives most referrals.
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