Measles: Southern New Mexicans recall the pains of the pre-vaccine era
Residents of Alamogordo and Las Cruces share firsthand memories of measles before vaccines, as new cases in detention centers renew concerns about vaccination gaps.
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Felipe Hernandez files appeal, seeks release pending review of manslaughter conviction
Felipe Hernandez has appealed his voluntary manslaughter conviction in the 2023 shooting death of Teresa Gomez and is seeking release pending appeal, court records state.
Vado man charged after car wash shootout; court records allege five males involved
Court records allege five males were involved in a Feb. 25 shootout at a Vado car wash. A 21-year-old man faces felony charges, and an affidavit states a 15-year-old relative also discharged a firearm.
County to fog seal roads across Doña Ana County in March
Doña Ana County will begin fog sealing roads across multiple areas March 2 - 31, with temporary one-lane traffic and short delays expected.
Homicide under investigation after overnight shooting in Doña Ana County
A 37-year-old man died and a 41-year-old woman was airlifted with serious injuries after an overnight shooting on Ivory Wing Lane. Two suspects are in custody.
Southern New Mexico’s brush with measles — and the warnings that linger
New measles cases in detention centers and declining vaccination rates among young children raise renewed outbreak concerns across Southern New Mexico.
CYFD ends overnight office stays for children in state custody
The Children, Youth and Families Department says it has ended the practice of housing children overnight in agency offices following a January executive order.
Four inmates in southern New Mexico detention centers test positive for measles
A federal inmate at the Doña Ana County Detention Center has tested positive for measles as four cases are confirmed in southern New Mexico facilities, bringing the statewide total to five.
14-year-old airlifted after suspected shooting in Vado
A 14-year-old was airlifted to a local hospital after a suspected shooting on Fuentes Lane in Vado. Two persons of interest have been identified.
