In the Running: Who’s in, who’s out for the 2026 NM governor race
Six candidates — three Democrats, three Republicans — have filed for New Mexico’s 2026 governor race. Haaland and Bregman lead a crowded field.
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City Council OKs uniform contract, zoning changes tied to Sonoma Ranch North
Las Cruces City Council approved new zoning for the Sonoma Ranch North area and renewed contracts for employee uniforms and legislative lobbying during its June 16 meeting.
One year later: Ruidoso still recovering from fires, floods
A year after the South Fork and Salt Fires devastated Ruidoso, the village is slowly recovering from the twin crises of wildfire and flood. Officials detail the long road ahead, lessons learned, and signs of resilience.
Vasquez visits Las Cruces to spotlight food access, LGBTQ+ rights and college pathways
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez visited Las Cruces on June 16, meeting with food pantry workers, LGBTQ+ leaders and Upward Bound students while reaffirming his support for threatened federal programs.
Las Cruces cooling stations open through Saturday as triple-digit temperatures persist
Cooling stations in Las Cruces will operate modified hours through Saturday, June 21, with limited availability Thursday due to the Juneteenth holiday.
Federal agency 'ghosts' City of Las Cruces on heat pump project funds
Las Cruces was selected for a federal heat pump pilot project, but city officials say they’ve been ghosted by the U.S. Department of Energy — and the promised funding still hasn’t arrived.
Woman sentenced to 10 years after deadly I-10 smuggling attempt near Las Cruces
Georgina Ramirez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 2023 smuggling attempt near Las Cruces that left one migrant dead. Her case topped this week’s federal immigration enforcement report.
Vasquez, local advocates rally to protect Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks from public land sell-off
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez and local leaders gathered at Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument to oppose a renewed proposal to sell off millions of acres of public land.
ATF offers $5,000 reward in shooting death of 14-year-old Alejandro Roman
Federal and local law enforcement are offering up to $7,000 in rewards for information leading to the arrest of the person who fatally shot 14-year-old Alejandro Roman during a road rage incident in Las Cruces.
