Fire damages home on Cedardale Drive; pets rescued, no injuries reported
A Tuesday morning house fire on Cedardale Drive caused damage to a Las Cruces home but no injuries were reported. Firefighters rescued three pets from the residence.
Second defendant convicted in Young Park mass shooting that killed 3, injured 15
A jury has convicted Nathan Rivas of three counts of first-degree murder in the March 2025 Young Park mass shooting in Las Cruces that left three people dead and 15 injured.
State to hold energy-transition forum in Sunland Park on March 11
New Mexico will hold a public forum in Sunland Park on March 11 to gather input on transportation as part of a statewide energy-transition plan. It is the closest stop for Doña Ana County residents
NMSU renews designation as Carnegie Community Engaged University
New Mexico State University’s renewed Carnegie Community Engagement classification acknowledges sustained community collaboration and university efforts to connect research and service for regional impact.
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DACC instructor Dr. Marnie Rocha receives 2026 excellence in teaching award
Doña Ana Community College instructor Dr. Marnie Rocha received the 2026 Donald C. Roush Excellence in Teaching Award during the college’s spring convocation.
Film festival opening night film 'She Dances' stars acclaimed actor Steve Zahn
The 11th Las Cruces International Film Festival opens with She Dances, starring Steve Zahn, with an April 8 screening and Q&A to launch the event.
Secretary of state highlights passage of election security, school election bills in 2026 session
New Mexico’s secretary of state highlighted two major election bills passed in the 2026 session, including emergency election procedures and a proposed constitutional amendment on school elections.
Mesilla Valley Concert Band to present ‘Spring Potpourri’ concert March 8 at NMSU
The Mesilla Valley Concert Band will present its free “Spring Potpourri” concert March 8 at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall, featuring guest conductors and horn soloist Nancy Joy.
Las Cruces woman pleads guilty in federal meth trafficking case
A 43-year-old Las Cruces woman pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine after agents seized more than 40 grams during a 2025 traffic stop.
US Rep. Vasquez ‘fully’ supports NM Legislature’s ban on ICE detention facilities
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez says he “fully” supports a new state law banning ICE detention contracts in New Mexico, aligning with lawmakers seeking to end local participation in federal immigration detention.
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