Lawmakers approve literacy, math and special education reforms
New Mexico lawmakers approved bills overhauling literacy instruction, strengthening math requirements and formalizing special education leadership at the Public Education Department.
Grand jury indicts Sonia Jimenez in newborn death case
A Doña Ana County grand jury has indicted Sonia Jimenez on a charge of intentional child abuse resulting in death. An arraignment is scheduled for March 2 in district court.
New Mexicans can receive up to $14,000 for home energy upgrades
New Mexico is accepting applications for rebates up to $14,000 to help eligible low-income homeowners and renters upgrade appliances and heating and cooling systems.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against City of Las Cruces over Young Park mass shooting
A wrongful death lawsuit filed Feb. 19 in Doña Ana County alleges the City of Las Cruces failed to provide adequate safety measures before the March 2025 mass shooting at Young Park.
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Appeals court vacates Driggers order dismissing fatal crash case with prejudice
The New Mexico Court of Appeals vacated a Doña Ana County judge’s dismissal of charges in a fatal crash case, ruling the court lacked authority after prosecutors dropped the case.
State courts report sharp increase in requests for interpreting services
New Mexico courts provided interpreting services in 87 languages in fiscal year 2025 as requests for language access more than doubled since 2021.
Ninth Circuit ruling could restore $4.48M in school mental health funding to New Mexico
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of New Mexico and other states challenging the cancellation of school mental health grants, potentially restoring more than $4.48 million in funding.
Meerscheidt Recreation Center to close recreational gym March 2–4 for repairs
Meerscheidt Recreation Center will close its recreational gym March 2–4 for construction repairs. Daily programming will relocate to the main gym.
Federal jury rules for Las Cruces officers in civil rights lawsuit over 2021 shooting
A federal jury in Las Cruces ruled in favor of four police officers in a civil rights lawsuit stemming from a 2021 vehicle pursuit and shooting.
Plaintiffs ask court to reject state education plan in Yazzie/Martinez case
Plaintiffs in the Yazzie/Martinez education case are asking a state court to reject New Mexico’s proposed remedial plan and require a rewritten version with clearer timelines and accountability.
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