New Mexico voters to see major changes in primaries and marriage license fees
New Mexico will allow independent voters to participate in primaries starting in 2026. Meanwhile, marriage license fees will rise from $25 to $55 on June 20, 2025.
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Organ Mountain High School sophomore wins congressional art competition
Troy Ainsworth, a 10th-grade student at Organ Mountain High School, won the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New Mexico’s 2nd District. His painting will hang in the U.S. Capitol for a year.
Michael Ybarra guilty in Las Cruces child sex abuse case, jury finds
Michael Ybarra, 40, was convicted by a Doña Ana County jury on multiple child sexual abuse charges after being accused of assaulting a young relative. Sentencing is scheduled for later this year.
Federal case: Former Doña Ana County judge and wife released from custody
A former Doña Ana County judge and his wife were released from custody Tuesday in a federal case alleging evidence tampering.
Feds arrest former New Mexico judge and wife for alleged evidence tampering in immigration case
A former magistrate judge and his wife face federal charges alleging they tampered with immigration documents to affect a legal proceeding.
Trees for Tortugas one of several Aggies Without Limits community projects
New Mexico State University students from Aggies Without Limits worked with Pueblo of Tortugas members to install waterlines, plant trees and improve a community baseball field — part of a series of local projects funded by Sen. William Soules.
Las Cruces utility payment counter to close for staff training April 10
Las Cruces utility customers will need to use alternative payment options the morning of April 10, as the City’s Cashiering Program will be closed for staff training from 8 a.m. to noon.
Fire damages vacant building on West Hadley Avenue
The Las Cruces Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a vacant building on West Hadley Avenue on April 5. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
Las Cruces photo exhibit reunites family of photographer Jim Ballard
Google search leads family to rediscover great-grandfather's historic portraits housed at NMSU