Las Cruces man accused of putting neighbor in chokehold for up to 20 minutes
Las Cruces police say Jesus Sanchez-Romero placed a neighbor in a chokehold for up to 20 minutes during a fight on Weaver Trail, leading to an aggravated battery charge.
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Las Cruces gas prices dip below $2.75, continuing monthlong decline
Gas prices in Las Cruces have fallen to $2.72 per gallon, dropping nearly 35 cents in a month as New Mexico averages continue to decline statewide.
NMSU professor recognized as innovator improving access to science
New Mexico State University’s Matt Guberman-Pfeffer is honored as a 2025 Trailblazer for developing tactile and game-based tools that help visually impaired scientists engage with molecular and chemical research
NM singer-songwriter and farrier honored with 2025 Rounders Award
Rancher-musician Randy Huston and farrier-artist Jim Keith received the 2025 Rounders Award from the New Mexico Department of Agriculture for their lasting contributions to Western culture and heritage.
League of Women Voters to host candidate forum for Mesilla Board of Trustees on Oct. 21
The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico will host a public forum Oct. 21 for Mesilla Board of Trustees candidates, giving voters a chance to hear from all four contenders ahead of the November election.
NM Supreme Court halts hazing-related trial of former NMSU player while it weighs right-to-counsel fight
The New Mexico Supreme Court stayed the Oct. 20 trial of former NMSU basketball player Deshawndre Washington and ordered briefing by Oct. 31 while it reviews whether the district court violated Washington’s Sixth Amendment right to choose his lawyer.
Las Cruces police issue 61 citations during Main Street traffic operation
Las Cruces police issued 61 citations in a one-hour operation Thursday morning on Main Street, targeting speeders and other traffic offenses.
Seven hospitalized after early morning fire damages Las Cruces home
Las Cruces firefighters contained a house fire early Thursday on Sacramento Street that left seven people hospitalized, including one man still in the hospital with injuries
NMSU’s fourth annual ‘Clothesline Project’ brings awareness of violence, abuse
The Clothesline Project returns to NMSU on Oct. 21, giving survivors and supporters a space to share their stories and raise awareness about the lasting impact of violence and abuse.
