Ordoñez holds narrow Democratic sheriff lead; Garrison wins GOP primary
Vanessa Ordoñez held a narrow lead over James Frietze in the Democratic primary for Doña Ana County sheriff, while Todd Garrison won the Republican primary.
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Pecos River landowner arrested after fishermen report firearm threats on public waters
New Mexico authorities arrested Erik Michael Briones after fishermen reported armed confrontations while using public waters on the Pecos River.
Fugitive who used dead man’s identity for decades in Weed pleads guilty
Stephen Craig Campbell admitted using another man’s identity while hiding in rural Otero County from a Wyoming warrant dating to 1983.
El Paso man convicted in migrant smuggling conspiracy tied to southern New Mexico
A federal jury convicted an El Paso man accused of coordinating a migrant smuggling operation that transported people through southern New Mexico and Texas.
One dead after explosion, fire damage duplex on Fairway Drive
One person died after an explosion and fire damaged a duplex on Fairway Drive in Las Cruces on Thursday morning. Investigators are working to determine the cause.
Las Cruces firefighters extinguish early morning structure fire on El Camino Real
Las Cruces firefighters responded Tuesday morning to a structure fire on El Camino Real that was contained to the room where it started.
Who’s running for Doña Ana County Sheriff on the Democratic ballot in the June 2026 primary election?
Voters in Doña Ana County’s Democratic sheriff primary can compare candidates’ responses on public safety, mental health response, transparency and cooperation with federal agencies.
Three inmates accused of beating, tasing correction officer at Doña Ana County Detention Center face federal charges
Federal prosecutors charged three inmates accused of beating and tasing a correction officer at the Doña Ana County Detention Center earlier this month.
Suspect in church shooting now faces additional charges tied to attempted gun store burglary
Las Cruces police say a man accused of firing at St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church now faces additional felony charges tied to an attempted gun store burglary and a suspicious device found at his home.
