New Mexico Democrats flipped four Republican-held state House seats in the 2026 election, expanding their majority to 47 seats, including David Mooney's win over Rebecca Dow.
A judge ordered Juan Pablo Delgado-Palma held pending trial in a 2013 Las Cruces sexual assault case after investigators identified a DNA match.
Republican Jenifer Jones wins reelection in New Mexico House District 32 by 495 votes over Democrat Laura Parra. See county results and campaign priorities.
Democrat David Mooney defeats Republican Rep. Rebecca Dow by 529 votes in New Mexico House District 38. See county results and candidate priorities.
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Micaela Lara Cadena wins reelection to New Mexico House District 33, defeating former Sheriff Enrique “Kiki” Vigil by 2,770 votes.
Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District voters approve a 0.25-mill levy with 85.8% support, creating recurring funding for local conservation.
Nathan Small wins reelection in New Mexico House District 36, defeating Julia Ruiz by 2,252 votes. Read his election-night response and priorities.
Las Cruces voters approve a $26 million bond for Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, with 68.9% voting yes. See results and renovation plans.
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Doña Ana County commissioners will discuss rules for a $10 million water and wastewater grant program tied to Project Jupiter on Nov. 3.
An early study finds no significant increase in lawsuits, settlement payouts or police resignations after New Mexico enacted its Civil Rights Act in 2021.
A judge ordered Juan Pablo Delgado-Palma held pending trial in a 2013 Las Cruces sexual assault case after investigators identified a DNA match.
An early study finds no significant increase in lawsuits, settlement payouts or police resignations after New Mexico enacted its Civil Rights Act in 2021.
Doña Ana County commissioners will discuss rules for a $10 million water and wastewater grant program tied to Project Jupiter on Nov. 3.
Project Jupiter's Community Monitoring Committee meets Oct. 31 in Las Cruces. Residents can suggest topics and experts for future public meetings.
New Mexico educators propose expanding student workforce opportunities, hiring more school counselors and improving career outcome data.
New Mexico's proposed student data privacy rule would allow some AI training and would not retroactively regulate existing vendor contracts, PED says.
Mesilla Valley Chorale will perform its annual holiday concert Dec. 13 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. Tickets are on sale now for $10.
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, 2026. Las Cruces fire and police officials remind residents to turn clocks back and check smoke alarms.
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