Crews contain Sunland Park house fire to attached garage
Firefighters contained a Sunland Park house fire to an attached garage early Wednesday. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
New Mexico rises from last to 49th in child welfare in national KIDS COUNT survey
New Mexico rose from last to 49th in the national KIDS COUNT rankings, but advocates say children and families still face major challenges.
FYI+ to give away free backpacks for K-12 students in Las Cruces
FYI+ will give away free backpacks for K-12 students June 10-July 10 at its Family Success Center in Las Cruces.
Latino families report rising costs, thin savings and immigration fears in new survey
The 2026 National Latino Family Report found Latino families with young children are facing rising costs, thin savings, food insecurity and immigration fears, with several New Mexico-specific findings.
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New Mexico attorney faces federal child sexual abuse material charge after jail contraband arrest
A New Mexico attorney is facing a federal child sexual abuse material charge after investigators said images were found on a laptop seized after his March arrest.
Miyagishima sues New Mexico secretary of state over ballot access rules
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima is challenging New Mexico’s ballot access rules as he seeks to run for governor as an independent.
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Doña Ana County meth trafficking case
The New Mexico Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a Doña Ana County meth trafficking case after repeated prosecution discovery violations.
Three New Mexico men charged in elk tag fraud scheme
Three New Mexico men are charged in an alleged elk tag fraud and tax conspiracy scheme involving Big Horn Outfitters.
Vado man gets life in federal prison for carjacking murder of Las Cruces man
A Vado man was sentenced to life in federal prison for the 2023 carjacking, kidnapping and murder of a Las Cruces man.
New Mexico reports first New World screwworm case in Lea County dog
Officials say the Lea County dog is recovering as state and federal agencies investigate exposure and urge animal owners to check wounds.
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