A judge upheld Tomas Rivas’ Young Park murder convictions, rejecting claims of withheld evidence and insufficient proof while ordering a May 7 hearing on alleged juror misconduct.
Blasting has begun on Mount Cristo Rey near Sunland Park, opening a new phase of border wall construction on one of southern New Mexico’s most revered landmarks.
Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Stagecoach Drive in Las Cruces, containing the blaze in about 20 minutes. No injuries were reported.
Jose Orozco’s exit leaves Greg Cunningham as the lone contender in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District primary.
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Las Cruces City Council approved nearly $25 million in projects and advanced a $20 million bond plan funded by a voter-approved gross receipts tax increase.
A state report found systemic failures in New Mexico’s child welfare agency, including child deaths and retaliation claims, prompting a lawsuit seeking accountability.
The Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces broke ground on a new 30,000-square-foot facility and is seeking $4 million to complete its $12 million campaign.
A judge removed Republican Rep. Rebecca Dow from the June primary ballot after ruling her nominating paperwork did not meet state requirements.
A judge denied Meta’s request to delay trial in New Mexico’s case over child safety, allowing proceedings on potential platform changes to move forward May 4.
A Doña Ana County woman used CPR skills learned in a free two-hour class to save her husband’s life after he collapsed at home.
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