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Doña Ana County has voted to terminate its joint powers agreement with the City of Sunland Park, which created the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority. Officials say the utility will continue operating while a transition plan is developed.
Las Cruces police released new details and video from a May 8 shooting involving an officer and 18-year-old Josiah Perrault. Officials say the case highlights rising teen gun violence in the area.
At a roundtable marking 45 years of its Joint Terrorism Task Force, the FBI and partner agencies highlighted border-related threats, southern New Mexico coordination, and oversight mechanisms to protect civil liberties.
Las Cruces City Council heard updates from Visit Las Cruces and city lobbyists on May 12, highlighting tourism growth, legislative wins and $13.8M in capital project funding.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez honored fallen New Mexico officers and praised Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story during National Police Week, highlighting local losses and calling for stronger federal support for law enforcement.
Zertuche Road will be closed from May 16 to June 6 near the site of the new Columbia Elementary School. The closure will allow crews to complete paving and utility work ahead of the school’s planned opening in fall 2025.
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that public employees aren’t protected under the state’s whistleblower law unless their disclosures serve the public interest — a decision that could reshape how retaliation claims are handled statewide.
NMSU’s College of Engineering has launched a new international research collaboration with partners in Mexico and Germany to support graduate programs and faculty exchanges.
MountainView Regional Medical Center has launched a 12-month nurse residency program to support recent graduates, reduce turnover and strengthen the local health care workforce.
