One man dead, another injured in double shooting outside Whiskey Dicks
Police say a 28-year-old man was killed and a 37-year-old suspect wounded after a confrontation turned deadly outside Whiskey Dicks in Las Cruces early Saturday.
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Doña Ana County voters approve bonds, settle most local races as Las Cruces District 6 remains undecided
Doña Ana County voters backed major bond questions and decided most city and school board races, while one Las Cruces City Council contest remains uncalled pending ranked-choice tabulation.
Former Las Cruces police officer found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in 2023 shooting
A Doña Ana County jury convicted former LCPD officer Felipe Hernandez of voluntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting of Teresa “Terry” Leyva Gomez. The case tested police accountability and use-of-force standards in Las Cruces.
Doña Ana County leads southern New Mexico in early absentee turnout
Doña Ana County voters have returned more than 12,000 absentee ballots, accounting for 9% of New Mexico’s total as of Oct. 31, according to state data.
Las Cruces firefighters offering free glow necklaces for Halloween safety
The Las Cruces Fire Department will hand out free glow necklaces Oct. 31 to help trick-or-treaters stay visible after dark. One per child, available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at seven city stations.
NMSU Extension continues to monitor New World Screwworm situation
NMSU Extension agents continue tracking the parasitic New World screwworm, previously eradicated from the U.S., amid recent detections in Mexico and concerns about livestock health and border trade.
Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade set for Nov. 8 downtown
The annual Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Las Cruces, featuring the theme “Honoring America’s Future Military Leaders.”
NMSU’s Hunt Center to host Hult Prize student pitch competition
The Hunt Center at NMSU will host the Hult Prize student-idea competition, giving university teams a chance to pitch their ventures for a $1 million prize and advance to the global stage.
Vasquez meets with Las Cruces seniors to discuss cost-of-living challenges
Rep. Gabe Vasquez met with Las Cruces seniors to discuss the impact of rising costs on groceries, housing and health care, pledging to defend Social Security and lower everyday expenses.
