Federal prosecutors have filed thousands of misdemeanor cases tied to New Mexico’s militarized border zone, but judges have dismissed many, raising concerns about due process, court strain and prosecutorial tactics, according to an ACLU report.
Las Cruces firefighters assisted Doña Ana County crews battling a wind-driven house fire on Hondo Road that spread through the structure Sunday afternoon.
A Las Cruces man is accused of firing a rifle from a vehicle during a road rage incident near Lohman Avenue and Solano Drive, according to court records.
Federal prosecutors say a decade-long case against the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico prison gang led to charges against 178 members and associates and multiple life sentences.
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Firefighters responded to a blaze at an abandoned building on North Mesquite Street in Las Cruces, the fifth fire at the property since 2024.
A New Mexico State University professor has received a top NSF honor, opening new research opportunities for students and advancing space weather studies.
White Sands Missile Range will close U.S. 70 twice Monday, April 27, with each closure expected to last about an hour.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is seeking answers from the Pentagon over delays in energy project approvals that could affect costs and military operations in New Mexico.
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra closed its 95th season with a near-capacity crowd at the Plaza Theatre, featuring Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 and Orff’s Carmina Burana.
Gadsden ISD has selected Nubia Tarazona as its next superintendent after a search process that included community input and interviews with finalists.
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