Two Mescalero men sentenced in separate violent crime cases
Two Mescalero Apache men were sentenced to federal prison in separate violent crime cases — one for a 2022 assault with a baseball bat, the other for sexually abusing a child under 12.
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Moongate and Sirus intersection to close for gas line location work starting Aug. 18
Doña Ana County will close the Moongate Road and Sirus Street intersection starting Aug. 18 for gas line location work. Closures will occur during daytime hours for about five business days.
$14.3 million in New Mexico Child Tax Credits left unclaimed
About 31,000 New Mexico taxpayers missed out on Child Tax Credit payments in 2023 and 2024. State officials are sending letters to those who appear eligible, encouraging them to claim their refunds.
Listening Post Collective grant helps OMN strengthen community-centered reporting
Organ Mountain News has received a $20,000 grant from the Listening Post Collective, supported by national foundations. The funding allows OMN to focus on listening and responding to the unmet information needs of southern New Mexico communities.
Attorneys general call on Meta to place privacy limits on new Instagram location feature
A bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general, led by New Mexico’s Raúl Torrez, is urging Meta to strengthen safety measures on Instagram’s “Map” feature — calling for restrictions on minors, better warnings and easy opt-out access
NMSU to pay $600,000 to settle wrongful termination suit with former coach Greg Heiar
New Mexico State University has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle former men’s basketball coach Greg Heiar’s wrongful termination lawsuit. ESPN first reported the settlement, which follows his 2023 dismissal amid hazing investigations and a fatal shooting tied to the program.
Vasquez introduces bill aimed at protecting mobile home residents from predatory investors
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has introduced the Keep Mobile Homes Affordable Act, targeting predatory investor practices in manufactured housing. Local housing advocate Nicole Martinez says the bill prioritizes residents’ needs and treats housing as a human right.
Las Cruces man sentenced to 7 years for meth, fentanyl possession
Guillermo Yanez, 47, of Las Cruces, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison after police found methamphetamine and fentanyl during a foot chase in 2024.
The progressive who’s riding into the wind
Las Cruces Rep. Angelica Rubio’s journey from community organizing to the Roundhouse reflects her progressive vision for New Mexico politics, as profiled by Searchlight New Mexico.
