Toulouse Oliver suspends lieutenant governor campaign
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver suspended her campaign for lieutenant governor, citing recent changes to her health and family commitments.
NMSU philosophy professor retires after 39 years of big questions
NMSU philosophy professor Timothy Cleveland will retire July 1 after 39 years at the university, where he taught, mentored students and chaired the department.
Study says New Mexico failed to investigate most SNAP fraud tips
A new study found New Mexico underestimated and failed to investigate most federal food assistance fraud tips received over a five-year period.
Joint patrols to target trespassing, reckless shooting near Santa Teresa jetport
Law enforcement agencies will launch a joint public safety initiative near the Doña Ana County International Jetport to address trespassing and reckless shooting.
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Heinrich says Iran war is driving up gas prices, hurting families
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich hosted a Senate roundtable on rising gas and energy costs, with Meals on Wheels New Mexico among the participants.
New Mexico Supreme Court says sex offender parole applies even without prison time
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that sex offender parole applies to certain convictions even when a defendant does not serve time in state prison.
New Mexico reports 18,000 elder abuse complaints this year
New Mexico’s state Aging agency says Adult Protective Services has received 18,000 reports of elder abuse so far this year.
Las Cruces man sentenced in Lowe’s robbery case
A Las Cruces man was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after prosecutors said he stole merchandise from Lowe’s and threatened an employee with a firearm.
Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth won’t seek reelection in 2028
New Mexico Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth, a Santa Fe Democrat, says he will not seek another leadership term next year or run for reelection in 2028.
Community of Hope parking lots to be restriped June 18
Parking lots at the Community of Hope campus in Las Cruces will undergo striping maintenance June 18, with work planned in phases throughout the day.
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