Meerscheidt Recreation Center gymnasiums to close weekdays for construction March 9–21
The Meerscheidt Recreation Center in Las Cruces will close its gymnasiums during daytime hours March 9–21 for construction work, city officials announced.
Former nurse at Mesilla Valley Behavioral Hospital charged with sex crimes involving juvenile patient
A former Mesilla Valley Behavioral Hospital nurse faces multiple felony charges after investigators say she engaged in sexual acts with a juvenile patient she met while working at the facility.
A secretive ad campaign calls on New Mexicans to support controversial Project Jupiter data center
A new advertising campaign is urging New Mexicans to support the controversial Project Jupiter data center in southern New Mexico, raising questions about who is behind the effort and how it’s funded.
Former Las Cruces childcare worker charged with child abuse; court records outline alleged incidents
Former Las Cruces childcare worker Jennifer Hernandez faces seven felony child abuse charges after police reviewed surveillance video at a local daycare.
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Las Cruces man sentenced to 18 months for animal cruelty after viral video
A Las Cruces man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after a viral video showed him striking two basset hounds with landscaping rocks, prosecutors said.
Las Cruces City Council approves liquor license transfer, pedestrian crossing project
The Las Cruces City Council approved a liquor license transfer, a pedestrian crossing grant application, a contract increase for Film Las Cruces and a Medicaid ambulance reporting agreement during its March 2 meeting.
Governor appoints David Quintana as acting secretary of New Mexico Department of Transportation
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed David Quintana as acting secretary of the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
New measles case confirmed at Doña Ana County Detention Center
A federal inmate at the Doña Ana County Detention Center has tested positive for measles, with possible exposure reported at the U.S. District Court building in Las Cruces.
State basketball championships begin this week. Here’s what Las Cruces fans need to know
The 2026 New Mexico state basketball championships begin this week, with games scheduled at The Pit, Rio Rancho Events Center and Bernalillo High School.
MountainView launches ‘Jars of Love’ peanut butter drive to support Casa de Peregrinos
MountainView Regional Medical Center has launched its fourth annual Jars of Love peanut butter drive to support Casa de Peregrinos and families facing food insecurity in Doña Ana County.
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