Doña Ana Fire Rescue promotes two deputy fire chiefs
Doña Ana Fire Rescue has promoted Travis Simpson and Chris Padilla to deputy fire chief positions.
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U.S. House members call for congressional investigation of federal drug agents’ actions in NM
New Mexico’s U.S. House members are asking the DEA for answers after reports that federal agents allowed fentanyl shipments into the state.
Las Cruces cooling stations remain open through June 29
Las Cruces cooling stations will remain available through Monday, June 29, as near triple-digit temperatures are forecast into next week.
Republican Party official charged in fatal hit-and-run near Las Cruces
Kimberly Skaggs, identified in court filings as RPNM treasurer, was charged after deputies say she left the scene of a fatal crash near Las Cruces.
Governor asks Torrez to investigate DEA handling of New Mexico fentanyl shipments
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham asked Attorney General Raúl Torrez to investigate whether federal agents broke state law by allowing fentanyl shipments to go unseized in New Mexico.
Judge orders detention for Las Cruces man accused in bomb-materials case
David Curtis remains held without bond after a judge granted prosecutors’ pretrial detention request. An eyewitness who says she was at the scene disputes parts of the police account.
New Mexico’s Epstein commission announces 9 more subpoenas to federal prosecutors, state agencies
The legislative subcommittee investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s activities in New Mexico announced nine additional subpoenas to federal prosecutors and state agencies.
New Mexico lawmakers propose splitting CYFD in two. Is that a good idea?
Searchlight New Mexico reports that some lawmakers and public officials want to split CYFD into two agencies, with one focused on child protective services and another overseeing juvenile justice.
Former Mesilla Marshals intern graduates from State Police academy
Nevaeh Lopez, a former criminal scene investigator intern with the Mesilla Marshals Office, graduated June 17 from the New Mexico State Police Academy as part of the 107th Recruit Class.
