Three transported after two-vehicle crash in Chaparral
Three people were transported to local hospitals after a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Chaparral, according to Doña Ana Fire Rescue.
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Las Cruces police academy applications open July 6
Applications for the next Las Cruces Police Department training academy open July 6, with cadets starting at $24 per hour and incentives available.
Historic La Tuna federal prison slated for closure as Bureau of Prisons restructures
The La Tuna federal prison complex in Anthony, Texas, is slated for closure as the Bureau of Prisons restructures facilities nationwide.
NM health officials urge plague precautions after rodent tests positive
New Mexico health officials are urging plague precautions after a rodent in Santa Fe County tested positive for the bacterial disease.
Laws related to license plate readers, wildlife and violence against police go into effect Wednesday
More than a dozen New Mexico laws took effect July 1, including changes related to license plate readers, wildlife protections and violence against police.
New Mexico DOJ demands federal records on DEA fentanyl operations
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez’s office is demanding federal records tied to DEA fentanyl investigations in New Mexico from 2022 to 2025.
CYFD, some New Mexico police agencies continue secrecy in cases involving dead children
CYFD and some New Mexico law enforcement agencies continue to withhold or inconsistently release names of children who die, despite a 2025 transparency law.
New Mexico State Parks increases BUI patrols for Fourth of July weekend
New Mexico State Parks will increase on-the-water BUI patrols July 3-5 for the Fourth of July weekend as part of Operation Dry Water.
Medical providers say NM policy of taking custody of substance-exposed newborns hurts families
New Mexico medical providers say the state’s policy of seeking custody of substance-exposed newborns is hurting families and discouraging prenatal care.
