Police ID 14-year-old killed in possible road rage shooting
Police say 14-year-old Alejandro Roman was killed in a suspected road rage shooting near Solano and Spruce. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
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14-year-old boy shot and killed in possible road rage incident Monday night
A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot Monday night in Las Cruces, near Solano Drive and Spruce Avenue. Police believe the incident may be tied to road rage. No arrests have been made.
NMSU-MÁS grant termination halts innovative STEM teaching program
A federal policy shift has forced NMSU to cancel its MÁS program — a nationally recognized effort to improve STEM instruction at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Faculty say the impact on teaching and student success has been profound.
Governor declares drought emergency, orders state agencies to coordinate water, fire response
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a statewide drought emergency, directing New Mexico agencies to coordinate water conservation and wildfire response amid record-low reservoir levels and escalating fire risk.
Three Sisters Apartments open in Las Cruces, adding 70 units of affordable housing
The City of Las Cruces and housing partners have opened the Three Sisters Apartments, a 70-unit affordable housing development built on a reclaimed Superfund site. The $22 million project addresses a severe rental shortage and includes support services, community amenities and public art.
Doña Ana County terminates utility agreement with Sunland Park
Doña Ana County has voted to terminate its joint powers agreement with the City of Sunland Park, which created the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority. Officials say the utility will continue operating while a transition plan is developed.
Las Cruces police release new details in May 8 shooting involving officer near South Walnut Street
Las Cruces police released new details and video from a May 8 shooting involving an officer and 18-year-old Josiah Perrault. Officials say the case highlights rising teen gun violence in the area.
FBI spotlights joint terrorism task force, border partnerships in El Paso roundtable
At a roundtable marking 45 years of its Joint Terrorism Task Force, the FBI and partner agencies highlighted border-related threats, southern New Mexico coordination, and oversight mechanisms to protect civil liberties.
City Council gets updates on tourism trends, legislative wins
Las Cruces City Council heard updates from Visit Las Cruces and city lobbyists on May 12, highlighting tourism growth, legislative wins and $13.8M in capital project funding.
