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.
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Judge orders repeat offender held without bond pending trial
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.
LCPS to distribute free holiday meal kits for children Dec. 17
Las Cruces Public Schools will distribute free holiday meal kits for children ages 1–18 on Dec. 17, with traffic closures planned near Tashiro Drive during the evening pickup
NMSU awards more than 1,200 degrees at fall 2025 commencement ceremonies
New Mexico State University awards more than 1,200 degrees during two fall 2025 commencement ceremonies at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.
Regular unleaded now averages $2.68 in the city as costs fall for the third straight week
Gas prices in Las Cruces continue to fall, with regular unleaded averaging $2.68 and some stations posting prices as low as $2.23 according to AAA and GasBuddy data.
Jazz and blues group lines up three holiday events in Las Cruces
The Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society is hosting three jazz and blues events in Las Cruces this month, including free holiday performances and a community jazz jam.
Police arrest two more teens in Las Cruces gun store burglary
Las Cruces police have arrested two additional 16-year-olds in connection with the Nov. 22 burglary of a local gun store, bringing the total number of juveniles charged to six.
State outdoor grants help Las Cruces domestic violence shelter offer nature-based programs for youth
New Mexico’s Outdoor Equity Fund will open a new grant round in January, with funding that has helped Las Cruces’ La Casa domestic violence shelter provide outdoor programs for children impacted by trauma.
Final design completed for long-planned NM 139 border connector
State transportation officials have completed the final design for the NM 139 Border Highway Connector, a planned roadway linking NM 136 and NM 273 to support freight movement and cross-border development.
