NMSU awards more than 1,200 degrees at fall 2025 commencement ceremonies
New Mexico State University awards more than 1,200 degrees during two fall 2025 commencement ceremonies at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.
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After the arrest: how juvenile cases actually move through New Mexico courts
After a juvenile arrest in New Mexico, a case can take several paths. Here’s what happens next, from detention decisions to court timelines and possible outcomes.
What to know about New Mexico’s medical psilocybin program
New Mexico is developing a regulated medical psilocybin program for people with certain serious health conditions. Officials say they hope to open treatment sites a year before the legal deadline.
Regular unleaded now averages $2.68 in the city as costs fall for the third straight week
Gas prices in Las Cruces continue to fall, with regular unleaded averaging $2.68 and some stations posting prices as low as $2.23 according to AAA and GasBuddy data.
Juvie Law 101: What SYO, YO and JR mean in New Mexico juvenile cases
New Mexico public defenders walked reporters through juvenile court basics, including SYO, YO and JR case types, detention rules, competency issues and why informal handling drives most referrals.
New Mexico to offer up to 3,000 paid high school internships next summer
New Mexico will offer up to 3,000 paid summer internships for high school students in 2026, expanding a statewide program focused on high-demand career fields.
New Mexico health officials aim to kick off medical psilocybin program a year early
New Mexico health officials plan to launch the state’s medical psilocybin program a year earlier than expected, moving up access to regulated psychedelic therapy for qualifying patients.
Police arrest two more teens in Las Cruces gun store burglary
Las Cruces police have arrested two additional 16-year-olds in connection with the Nov. 22 burglary of a local gun store, bringing the total number of juveniles charged to six.
State outdoor grants help Las Cruces domestic violence shelter offer nature-based programs for youth
New Mexico’s Outdoor Equity Fund will open a new grant round in January, with funding that has helped Las Cruces’ La Casa domestic violence shelter provide outdoor programs for children impacted by trauma.
