Man accused of firing handgun at his brother in Las Cruces New Year’s Eve confrontation
A Las Cruces man is facing felony charges after police say he fired a handgun at his brother during a New Year’s Eve confrontation, according to court records.
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Child abuse charge in Anthony follows public intervention after child found unsupervised
A child abuse charge filed in Anthony stems from public intervention after witnesses reported a young child walking unsupervised, according to court records.
Where the Young Park shooting case stands — for the singular adult defendant
The criminal case against the lone adult charged in the Young Park shooting remains in pretrial status, with court records outlining charges, custody status and what comes next.
Las Cruces man charged after social media post threatened school shooting
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 investigate Friday fatal shooting following standoff on Berkshire Court
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.
Anthony man sentenced to life in federal prison for child exploitation offenses
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.
Juvie Justice, Part 5: What proposed juvenile crime laws would actually change in New Mexico
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.
Before the judge: How discretion, resources and geography shape juvenile justice outcomes in New Mexico
Juvenile justice outcomes in New Mexico vary widely based on geography, resources and prosecutorial discretion, often long before a judge ever rules.
After the ruling: what juvenile courts can order — and what actually exists
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.
