OPINION: Court should restore voters’ voice in District 38 ballot dispute
House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong urges the New Mexico Supreme Court to reinstate Rep. Rebecca Dow, arguing her removal over petition formatting threatens voter choice.
New Mexico Primary 2026: NM House of Representatives, District 33
A Southern New Mexico House race is taking shape as an incumbent and challenger detail their priorities and contrasts ahead of the June 2026 primary.
Judge grants temporary protection order against Las Cruces tattoo artist after assault allegations
A judge has granted a temporary protection order against a Las Cruces tattoo artist charged with sexual assault, alleging threats and ongoing safety concerns in new court filings.
Man charged with 1st-degree child abuse after allegedly leaving injured teen in desert following ATV crash
A man faces a 1st-degree child abuse charge after allegedly leaving an injured teen in the desert and taking a vehicle following an ATV crash, according to court records.
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Las Cruces tattoo artist charged with multiple sexual assault counts; prosecutors seek to keep him jailed pending trial
A Las Cruces tattoo artist faces multiple felony sexual assault charges, and prosecutors are seeking to keep him jailed pending trial, according to court records.
Doña Ana Fire Rescue to graduate 14 cadets April 16
Doña Ana Fire Rescue will graduate 14 cadets April 16 at DACC East Mesa after completing a 23-week training academy.
Vasquez backs bill to limit president’s authority on nuclear first strike
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez supports a bill requiring congressional oversight before a president can launch a first-use nuclear strike outside emergency scenarios.
New Mexico report shows rise in childhood obesity among young students
A new New Mexico Department of Health report shows childhood obesity rates rose among kindergarten and third grade students in 2025.
New Mexico Primary 2026: NM House of Representatives, District 37
Candidates are lining up for New Mexico House District 37 ahead of the 2026 primary, setting up a contested race that could shape representation in the southern part of the state.
NMSU political science students present at national research conference
NMSU students shared research on topics including Indigenous policy and nuclear waste at a national political science conference in Washington, D.C.
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