Fire damages apartment complex on West Madrid Avenue
Firefighters quickly contained a Thursday evening apartment fire on West Madrid Avenue in Las Cruces, preventing injuries and limiting damage.
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Sports marketing veteran to join NMSU as first Executive-in-Residence
New Mexico State University named a sports marketing veteran as its first executive in residence, a role designed to support student learning, provide professional insight and strengthen university partnerships with the broader sports industry.
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.
NMSU AFROTC sees first cadet commissioned in U.S. Space Force
An Air Force ROTC cadet at New Mexico State University made history as the program’s first graduate to commission into the U.S. Space Force, highlighting NMSU’s role in preparing students for careers in space and national defense.
Las Cruces minimum wage increased to $13.01 an hour on Jan. 1
The minimum wage in Las Cruces will rise to $13.01 an hour on Jan. 1, 2026. Tipped employees will earn $5.20 an hour, higher than the state minimum.
Las Cruces middle school students tour DACC culinary arts program
Middle school students from Las Cruces Catholic School toured DACC’s culinary arts program, gaining hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen and learning about future career pathways.
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.
Two people hit by vehicles eight hours apart in Las Cruces leave one woman dead, man critically injured
Two people were hit by vehicles in separate incidents eight hours apart in Las Cruces, killing a 54-year-old woman on south Telshor Boulevard and critically injuring a 74-year-old man on Triviz Drive.
NMSU alum builds sculpture for Las Cruces Public Art Collection
New Mexico State University alumna Kayla Blundell built and installed a free-standing sculpture titled “Desert Kinship” at La Buena Vida Park after receiving the commission from Las Cruces art officials, blending desert themes and local wildlife in metalwork.
