Fire damages abandoned building on North Mesquite Street, fifth incident since 2024
Firefighters responded to a blaze at an abandoned building on North Mesquite Street in Las Cruces, the fifth fire at the property since 2024.
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NMSU professor earns prestigious NSF CAREER award to expand student research
A New Mexico State University professor has received a top NSF honor, opening new research opportunities for students and advancing space weather studies.
White Sands to close Hwy. 70 twice Monday morning and midday
White Sands Missile Range will close U.S. 70 twice Monday, April 27, with each closure expected to last about an hour.
Gadsden ISD selects Nubia Tarazona as superintendent
Gadsden ISD has selected Nubia Tarazona as its next superintendent after a search process that included community input and interviews with finalists.
NM Project Jupiter data center developers rename company after Pueblo of Acoma criticism
Project Jupiter developers will rename their company after the Pueblo of Acoma objected to use of its name, though concerns about environmental impacts remain.
Driver sentenced to nearly 22 years after fatal crash during checkpoint flight
A man who fled a New Mexico Border Patrol checkpoint while transporting methamphetamine was sentenced to nearly 22 years after a high-speed crash killed a motorcyclist.
Discovery Scholars Program expands research opportunities for NMSU undergraduates
NMSU is expanding its Discovery Scholars Program to give more undergraduates hands-on research experience with faculty mentors and pathways to graduate study.
Police fatally shoot suspect during Las Cruces narcotics investigation
Police shot and killed a suspect during a narcotics investigation in Las Cruces Friday afternoon. The incident remains under investigation.
NM Supreme Court blocks El Paso Electric from recovering past losses through rates
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled El Paso Electric cannot recover losses from 2021–2023 through future rates, protecting customers from retroactive charges.
