Mescalero man pleads guilty to federal assault charge
Myron Edward Blake Jr., 40, of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury and faces up to five years in prison.
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NMED issues emergency rule banning synthetic hemp manufacturing
The New Mexico Environment Department has issued an emergency rule banning the production of synthetic cannabinoids such as Delta-8 THC, citing health risks and the need to protect minors.
Dangerous heat wave expected in New Mexico through this weekend
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning residents to take precautions as dangerous heat is expected to bring temperatures up to 107 degrees across the state this weekend.
Las Cruces police issue 86 citations during north Main Street enforcement
The Las Cruces Police Department issued 86 traffic citations during a short enforcement operation along north Main Street on Aug. 7, 2025. Most were for speeding, with additional tickets for registration, insurance and license violations.
Las Cruces man sentenced to 49 years in violent kidnapping case
Jacob Gonzales was sentenced to 49 years in prison after a retrial in a 2020 kidnapping case. Prosecutors say the victim’s testimony helped secure a harsher sentence than the original conviction.
Free back-to-school vaccinations offered at Las Cruces public health office
The Las Cruces Public Health Office will offer free back-to-school vaccinations for children July 17–29, regardless of insurance status. Appointments and walk-ins available.
Deputy killed in I-10 crash near Avenida de Mesilla
Deputy Antonio Aleman died Tuesday after a collision with a semi-truck on Interstate 10. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Explained: New Mexico Supreme Court says insurers must break down uninsured motorist coverage by vehicle
A new ruling from the New Mexico Supreme Court requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist coverage per vehicle and disclose pricing. Here’s how it affects drivers statewide.
Organ Mountain’s Corbin Coombs earns Gatorade Player of the Year honors for track and field
Corbin Coombs of Organ Mountain High School has been named the Gatorade New Mexico Boys Track & Field Player of the Year after a record-setting season, top grades and international outreach work in Uganda and Guatemala.
