A Las Cruces man faces two felony animal cruelty charges after police say he threw two dogs during a domestic incident that later involved gunfire and a barricade.
A leadership shift is driving growth at NMSU’s Food Safety Laboratory, with expanded programs and partnerships positioning it as a key player in Southwest food safety innovation.
Holloman Air Force Base will host the Legacy of Liberty Air Show on April 18–19, 2026, featuring aerial performances, aircraft displays and family-friendly activities.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich met with White Sands Missile Range leadership in Las Cruces to discuss defense funding, military operations and the installation’s role in southern New Mexico.
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An NMSU art history and history student received the J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Award, recognizing research and community work focused on preserving regional history and advancing social justice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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