Doña Ana County to begin chip sealing roads in Brazito area this week
The Doña Ana County Road Department will begin chip sealing multiple roads in the Brazito area Oct. 15 through Nov. 20. Drivers can expect lane reductions and brief delays.
Santa Teresa man accused of shooting his mother 11 times held pending detention hearing
A 20-year-old from Santa Teresa is accused of shooting his mother 11 times inside their home early Monday morning. Prosecutors have filed a motion to keep him detained until trial.
NMSU to host public reading by poet, fiction writer Oct. 17
NMSU’s Nelson-Boswell Reading Series will feature Arizona poet and fiction writer Oscar Mancinas at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 in Milton Hall 171. A free reception will follow the public reading.
Sunland Park man charged with first-degree murder after fatal shooting on Palma Drive
Police say a Sunland Park man accused of fatally shooting Jesus Alba De La Cruz on Oct. 13 has been charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors are seeking to keep him jailed without bond.
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Doña Ana County Humane Society plans ‘Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour’ fundraiser Oct. 28
The Doña Ana County Humane Society will host its annual Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour fundraiser Oct. 28 at The Blue Door Venue in Las Cruces, with proceeds benefiting pet relief and spay-neuter programs.
NM health agency warns of upcoming change for some SNAP recipients
The New Mexico Human Services Department is alerting about 32,000 households that upcoming federal changes will alter how energy assistance affects their SNAP benefits beginning Nov. 1.
Las Cruces teen charged with attempted murder after early morning shooting, police say
An 18-year-old Las Cruces man is accused of shooting another teen during a planned burglary, then hiding evidence, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Doña Ana County Magistrate Court.
BREAKING: New details revealed in fatal police shooting at Chili's
At a Tuesday briefing, LCPD released body-camera video from the Oct. 9 shooting outside Chili’s on South Telshor. Police say a man identified as Philip Mullen advanced with a hammer despite commands; he died at the scene.
NMSU STEM Outreach Center continues to help children grow, thrive
The NMSU STEM Outreach Center continues programs to help children grow and thrive through hands-on experiences, outreach in local schools and community STEM events.
By the #s: NM lobbyists have already spent $1.25M this year — building on new record
New Mexico lobbyists have spent about $1.25 million so far in 2025, fueling a record year as interest groups amplify influence amid an active legislative session.
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