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A new release of thousands of Epstein emails includes several dozen references to New Mexico, detailing invitations to his Zorro Ranch, visits to the state and mentions of former Gov. Bill Richardson as lawmakers pursue a truth commission.
Las Cruces police identified 46-year-old Manuel Jose Aguirre as the man killed in a Nov. 26 train collision near south Main Street. Investigators say he was walking on the tracks and did not respond to warnings.
The westbound lanes of I-10 at Exit 24 near Lordsburg will close Dec. 3 to Dec. 6 for bridge repairs, with all traffic routed off and back onto the interstate.
NMSU police identified the pedestrian killed in a Saturday morning collision near Cholla and Triviz as 32-year-old Julio Caro. Alcohol does not appear to be involved, and the driver cooperated with investigators.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez and a coalition of 20 attorneys general reached a binding agreement forcing the U.S. Department of Justice to drop limits on survivor services tied to immigration status.
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima is pitching a pro-oil, anti-minimum wage agenda in his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, a stance that is drawing criticism from within his own party.
New Mexico’s 2025 Tax Expenditure Report shows $1.1 billion in resident benefits, with food deductions and child tax credits leading all categories.
New Mexico State Police say a DWI arrest in Socorro County led to a separate alleged sexual assault investigation in Las Cruces, where officers located and arrested 43-year-old Brian Smolak on two nationwide warrants after a tactical team made entry into a motel room.
Las Cruces police are reminding residents to take steps to prevent package thefts during the holiday season, offering tips on tracking deliveries, securing drop-off areas and reporting suspicious activity.
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