New Mexico Supreme Court says sex offender parole applies even without prison time
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that sex offender parole applies to certain convictions even when a defendant does not serve time in state prison.
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Las Cruces man sentenced in Lowe’s robbery case
A Las Cruces man was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after prosecutors said he stole merchandise from Lowe’s and threatened an employee with a firearm.
Las Cruces man accused of possessing bomb-making materials near ‘A’ Mountain
Prosecutors say NMSU police and bomb squad personnel found bomb-making materials, chemicals and an explosives handbook after witnesses reported explosions in the desert south of Dripping Springs Road.
Las Cruces police warn of auto burglaries after overnight cluster near Rinconada
Las Cruces police are warning residents to lock vehicles and remove valuables after at least four auto burglaries were reported near Rinconada Boulevard.
New Mexico attorney faces federal child sexual abuse material charge after jail contraband arrest
A New Mexico attorney is facing a federal child sexual abuse material charge after investigators said images were found on a laptop seized after his March arrest.
Three New Mexico men charged in elk tag fraud scheme
Three New Mexico men are charged in an alleged elk tag fraud and tax conspiracy scheme involving Big Horn Outfitters.
Vado man gets life in federal prison for carjacking murder of Las Cruces man
A Vado man was sentenced to life in federal prison for the 2023 carjacking, kidnapping and murder of a Las Cruces man.
Sunland Park woman accused of attempted murder in alleged stabbing
A Sunland Park woman remains jailed without bond after police said she stabbed a household member with a kitchen knife.
Romanian national faces sentencing in Las Cruces for $1.8 million fraud scheme
A Romanian national is scheduled for sentencing in Las Cruces after admitting he helped conceal $1.8 million stolen through fake business websites.
