Doña Ana Fire Rescue to graduate 14 cadets April 16
Doña Ana Fire Rescue will graduate 14 cadets April 16 at DACC East Mesa after completing a 23-week training academy.
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Judge denies new trial for Young Park shooter, sets hearing on alleged juror misconduct
A judge upheld Tomas Rivas’ Young Park murder convictions, rejecting claims of withheld evidence and insufficient proof while ordering a May 7 hearing on alleged juror misconduct.
New Mexico AG releases blistering report, announces lawsuit against state child welfare agency
A state report found systemic failures in New Mexico’s child welfare agency, including child deaths and retaliation claims, prompting a lawsuit seeking accountability.
Judge denies Meta request to delay trial in New Mexico child safety case
A judge denied Meta’s request to delay trial in New Mexico’s case over child safety, allowing proceedings on potential platform changes to move forward May 4.
Woman saves husband’s life using CPR skills from Doña Ana County class
A Doña Ana County woman used CPR skills learned in a free two-hour class to save her husband’s life after he collapsed at home.
Las Cruces jury convicts Josiah Ontiveros on three counts of first-degree murder in Young Park mass shooting
A Las Cruces jury found Josiah Ontiveros guilty on three counts of first-degree murder in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting and not guilty on three conspiracy charges.
AG: Woman found by Border Patrol in El Paso van abuse case leads to 20-year plea
A woman found by Border Patrol in a van at an El Paso port of entry later died, leading to a 20-year plea in a New Mexico abuse case.
Las Cruces man charged in BLM storage building burglary, police say
Las Cruces man Aaron Trujillo charged after police say he broke into a Bureau of Land Management storage building and stole property with two others.
Las Cruces, Albuquerque teens can apply for FBI Teen Academy through April 24
High school students can apply for the FBI Teen Academy in Las Cruces and Albuquerque, with sessions scheduled for June and July.
