Las Cruces man accused of threatening woman with knife, stealing vehicle
A Las Cruces man is accused of threatening a woman with a knife, assaulting her and stealing her vehicle. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention.
Santa Fe jury awards New Mexico $375M in Meta child exploitation case
A Santa Fe jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding the company misled users and enabled child exploitation on its platforms.
Anthony man accused of setting fire outside mother’s home while violating protective order
An Anthony man is accused of setting a fire outside his mother’s home while violating a protective order. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated stalking.
NMSU’s ‘Big Bang Bash’ invites community to hands-on art and science experience April 2
NMSU will host its “Big Bang Bash” on April 2, featuring hands-on art and science activities, live music and a mobile planetarium for all ages.
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New Mexico to invest $13.5M in trails, outdoor programs under FY27 budget
New Mexico will invest $13.5 million in trails, watershed projects and youth outdoor programs as part of the FY27 state budget.
Man accused of kicking officer at Las Cruces library faces pretrial detention request
A Las Cruces man is accused of kicking a police officer during an incident at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. Prosecutors have requested he be held in jail pending trial.
NMSU to host public reading by award-winning poet March 27
Award-winning poet Saúl Hernández will give a free public reading at NMSU on March 27, featuring work from his Lambda Literary Award-winning debut collection.
Mesquite woman accused of crowbar attack that left boyfriend hospitalized with head injuries, fractured hand
A Mesquite woman faces a felony charge after police say she struck her boyfriend with a crowbar in Anthony, leaving him hospitalized with head injuries and a fractured hand.
LCPS board to consider renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary amid national controversy
Las Cruces Public Schools will discuss a possible name change for Cesar Chavez Elementary following recent allegations tied to the labor leader’s legacy. The Board of Education will make the final decision.
Heinrich backs bill to cut federal taxes for New Mexico workers
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is backing a bill that would cut federal income taxes for many New Mexico workers, including eliminating taxes for some lower-income earners.
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