What’s behind the recent earthquakes near Las Cruces?
Las Cruces and surrounding areas have experienced a rise in small earthquakes. Here’s what’s causing the uptick — and why residents are feeling them more often.
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How and why I launched Organ Mountain News
After leaving the Las Cruces Sun-News, Damien Willis launched Organ Mountain News to restore essential coverage in southern New Mexico — without a paywall, and without strings attached.
By the #s: NM’s new military-controlled border zone is not a ‘60-foot buffer.’ It’s 400 square miles
A new military-controlled zone in southern New Mexico covers 400 square miles, contradicting earlier claims of a 60-foot buffer near the border.
What New Mexicans should know about Real ID before the May 7 deadline
New federal ID rules take effect May 7. Here’s what New Mexico residents need to know about getting a Real ID and what to bring to the airport.
Vasquez wants to lock in rural broadband access — permanently
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez introduced a bill to permanently fund rural broadband, aiming to connect underserved areas with faster internet and better infrastructure.
New Mexico voters to see major changes in primaries and marriage license fees
New Mexico will allow independent voters to participate in primaries starting in 2026. Meanwhile, marriage license fees will rise from $25 to $55 on June 20, 2025.
Michael Ybarra guilty in Las Cruces child sex abuse case, jury finds
Michael Ybarra, 40, was convicted by a Doña Ana County jury on multiple child sexual abuse charges after being accused of assaulting a young relative. Sentencing is scheduled for later this year.
Anti-distraction policy in schools becomes law in NM
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law restricting cellphone use and other distractions in New Mexico classrooms, aiming to improve student focus and safety.
Electric vehicle test drive event set for May 3 at NMSU
Local drivers had the chance to test drive electric vehicles and learn about clean energy options during a free event hosted May 3 at NMSU by El Paso Electric and Drive Electric New Mexico.
