Grand jury indicts Sonia Jimenez in newborn death case
A Doña Ana County grand jury has indicted Sonia Jimenez on a charge of intentional child abuse resulting in death. An arraignment is scheduled for March 2 in district court.
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed against City of Las Cruces over Young Park mass shooting
A wrongful death lawsuit filed Feb. 19 in Doña Ana County alleges the City of Las Cruces failed to provide adequate safety measures before the March 2025 mass shooting at Young Park.
Appeals court vacates Driggers order dismissing fatal crash case with prejudice
The New Mexico Court of Appeals vacated a Doña Ana County judge’s dismissal of charges in a fatal crash case, ruling the court lacked authority after prosecutors dropped the case.
Meerscheidt Recreation Center to close recreational gym March 2–4 for repairs
Meerscheidt Recreation Center will close its recreational gym March 2–4 for construction repairs. Daily programming will relocate to the main gym.
Fire damages home on Cedardale Drive; pets rescued, no injuries reported
A Tuesday morning house fire on Cedardale Drive caused damage to a Las Cruces home but no injuries were reported. Firefighters rescued three pets from the residence.
Second defendant convicted in Young Park mass shooting that killed 3, injured 15
A jury has convicted Nathan Rivas of three counts of first-degree murder in the March 2025 Young Park mass shooting in Las Cruces that left three people dead and 15 injured.
State to hold energy-transition forum in Sunland Park on March 11
New Mexico will hold a public forum in Sunland Park on March 11 to gather input on transportation as part of a statewide energy-transition plan. It is the closest stop for Doña Ana County residents
NMSU renews designation as Carnegie Community Engaged University
New Mexico State University’s renewed Carnegie Community Engagement classification acknowledges sustained community collaboration and university efforts to connect research and service for regional impact.
DACC instructor Dr. Marnie Rocha receives 2026 excellence in teaching award
Doña Ana Community College instructor Dr. Marnie Rocha received the 2026 Donald C. Roush Excellence in Teaching Award during the college’s spring convocation.
