Fire damages home on Cedardale Drive; pets rescued, no injuries reported
A Tuesday morning house fire on Cedardale Drive caused damage to a Las Cruces home but no injuries were reported. Firefighters rescued three pets from the residence.
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Second defendant convicted in Young Park mass shooting that killed 3, injured 15
A jury has convicted Nathan Rivas of three counts of first-degree murder in the March 2025 Young Park mass shooting in Las Cruces that left three people dead and 15 injured.
NMSU renews designation as Carnegie Community Engaged University
New Mexico State Universityâs renewed Carnegie Community Engagement classification acknowledges sustained community collaboration and university efforts to connect research and service for regional impact.
DACC instructor Dr. Marnie Rocha receives 2026 excellence in teaching award
Doña Ana Community College instructor Dr. Marnie Rocha received the 2026 Donald C. Roush Excellence in Teaching Award during the collegeâs spring convocation.
Secretary of state highlights passage of election security, school election bills in 2026 session
New Mexicoâs secretary of state highlighted two major election bills passed in the 2026 session, including emergency election procedures and a proposed constitutional amendment on school elections.
New Mexico attorney general reopens criminal investigation into alleged activity at Epsteinâs Zorro Ranch
New Mexico Attorney General RaĂșl Torrez has reopened a criminal investigation into alleged illegal activity at Jeffrey Epsteinâs Zorro Ranch and is seeking access to unredacted federal case files.
Las Cruces woman pleads guilty in federal meth trafficking case
A 43-year-old Las Cruces woman pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine after agents seized more than 40 grams during a 2025 traffic stop.
US Rep. Vasquez âfullyâ supports NM Legislatureâs ban on ICE detention facilities
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez says he âfullyâ supports a new state law banning ICE detention contracts in New Mexico, aligning with lawmakers seeking to end local participation in federal immigration detention.
Four-way stop planned at University Avenue and Avenida de Mesilla for about one month
A four-way stop will be installed at University Avenue and Avenida de Mesilla beginning the week of Feb. 23 as crews remove and replace traffic signal infrastructure at the intersection.
