Why I-10 near Lordsburg keeps killing drivers
Frequent dust storms have turned a remote stretch of I-10 into a hazard zone. As deadly crashes rise, scientists and transportation officials are exploring what can be done.
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Las Cruces police release new details in May 8 shooting involving officer near South Walnut Street
Las Cruces police released new details and video from a May 8 shooting involving an officer and 18-year-old Josiah Perrault. Officials say the case highlights rising teen gun violence in the area.
FBI spotlights joint terrorism task force, border partnerships in El Paso roundtable
At a roundtable marking 45 years of its Joint Terrorism Task Force, the FBI and partner agencies highlighted border-related threats, southern New Mexico coordination, and oversight mechanisms to protect civil liberties.
NM Supreme Court narrows whistleblower protections, citing public interest
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that public employees aren’t protected under the state’s whistleblower law unless their disclosures serve the public interest — a decision that could reshape how retaliation claims are handled statewide.
209 people face federal charges tied to new military zone in southern New Mexico
Federal prosecutors in New Mexico charged 209 people this week for unauthorized entry and violating security rules tied to a new National Defense Area designation near the border.
New crime reduction operation honors fallen officer Jonah Hernandez
Operation Not in Vain, launched in honor of fallen Officer Jonah Hernandez, began April 28 and aims to reduce violent crime in Las Cruces through increased patrols and multi-agency collaboration.
UPDATE: Las Cruces police shooting leaves one dead, another injured
A man was killed and another injured in a police shooting Thursday morning on Walnut Street in Las Cruces. The officer was unhurt. A task force is investigating.
Police fatally shoot man near Lynn Middle School; second person injured
Las Cruces police shot and killed a man Thursday morning near Lynn Middle School. A second man was injured. The investigation is ongoing.
Michael Ybarra guilty in Las Cruces child sex abuse case, jury finds
Michael Ybarra, 40, was convicted by a Doña Ana County jury on multiple child sexual abuse charges after being accused of assaulting a young relative. Sentencing is scheduled for later this year.
