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New Mexico State Police say a DWI arrest in Socorro County led to a separate alleged sexual assault investigation in Las Cruces, where officers located and arrested 43-year-old Brian Smolak on two nationwide warrants after a tactical team made entry into a motel room.
Las Cruces police are reminding residents to take steps to prevent package thefts during the holiday season, offering tips on tracking deliveries, securing drop-off areas and reporting suspicious activity.
NMSU police are investigating a fatal collision near Cholla Road and Triviz Drive that killed a 32-year-old pedestrian. Triviz is closed and traffic delays are expected.
NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the Bold Idea Conference on Oct. 30, offering students workshops, keynotes and a pitch competition focused on innovation and startup skills.
NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship marked the completion of its GenAI for Fundraising Excellence Sprint, a six-week accelerator that equipped regional startups with AI-driven tools for pitch development, investor research and fundraising strategy.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez pushed back after a judge ordered a new trial in the police manslaughter case of former Las Cruces officer Brad Lunsford, arguing that juror-bias claims rely on publicly available record and should not undo a February conviction.
Las Cruces police investigate a fatal train vs. pedestrian collision near the 1700 block of south Main Street after a man died at the scene Wednesday afternoon.
State officials confirmed New Mexico’s first case of equine herpes with neurologic complications in a Doña Ana County horse and are urging horse owners to take immediate preventive measures.
Las Cruces police arrested four teenagers in connection with a weekend burglary at a local gun store that resulted in several firearms being stolen.
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