After the ruling: what juvenile courts can order — and what actually exists
After a juvenile court ruling in New Mexico, outcomes depend less on law than on available services. Here’s what judges can order — and what actually exists.
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Judge orders repeat offender held without bond pending trial
A Doña Ana County judge ordered a Las Cruces woman held without bond pending trial, citing repeated arrests and safety concerns tied to a charge involving a health care worker.
LCPS to distribute free holiday meal kits for children Dec. 17
Las Cruces Public Schools will distribute free holiday meal kits for children ages 1–18 on Dec. 17, with traffic closures planned near Tashiro Drive during the evening pickup
NMSU awards more than 1,200 degrees at fall 2025 commencement ceremonies
New Mexico State University awards more than 1,200 degrees during two fall 2025 commencement ceremonies at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.
After the arrest: how juvenile cases actually move through New Mexico courts
After a juvenile arrest in New Mexico, a case can take several paths. Here’s what happens next, from detention decisions to court timelines and possible outcomes.
What to know about New Mexico’s medical psilocybin program
New Mexico is developing a regulated medical psilocybin program for people with certain serious health conditions. Officials say they hope to open treatment sites a year before the legal deadline.
Regular unleaded now averages $2.68 in the city as costs fall for the third straight week
Gas prices in Las Cruces continue to fall, with regular unleaded averaging $2.68 and some stations posting prices as low as $2.23 according to AAA and GasBuddy data.
Juvie Law 101: What SYO, YO and JR mean in New Mexico juvenile cases
New Mexico public defenders walked reporters through juvenile court basics, including SYO, YO and JR case types, detention rules, competency issues and why informal handling drives most referrals.
New Mexico to offer up to 3,000 paid high school internships next summer
New Mexico will offer up to 3,000 paid summer internships for high school students in 2026, expanding a statewide program focused on high-demand career fields.
