Vasquez bill would allow SNAP to cover hot rotisserie chicken
A bill from Rep. Gabe Vasquez would allow SNAP recipients to buy hot rotisserie chicken, expanding food options for New Mexicans using assistance.
Police fatally shoot suspect during Las Cruces narcotics investigation
Police shot and killed a suspect during a narcotics investigation in Las Cruces Friday afternoon. The incident remains under investigation.
NM Supreme Court blocks El Paso Electric from recovering past losses through rates
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled El Paso Electric cannot recover losses from 2021–2023 through future rates, protecting customers from retroactive charges.
Las Cruces tattoo artist indicted in sexual assault case
A Doña Ana County grand jury indicted Las Cruces tattoo artist Billy J. Porter on five charges. He remains jailed without bond pending trial.
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White Sands National Park to host Navajo rug show April 25-26
White Sands National Park will host a free Navajo rug show April 25-26 with demonstrations, talks and handcrafted rugs from Hubbell Trading Post.
Independent candidate for NM governor Ken Miyagishima says he uses ‘policies from all parties’
Independent gubernatorial candidate Ken Miyagishima says he draws from policies across party lines, outlining positions on immigration, tourism and governance after leaving the Democratic primary.
Las Cruces man accused of firing gun during house party shooting incident
Las Cruces police say a 19-year-old man fired toward a vehicle during a late-night shooting outside a house party near Chinook and Mohican.
NMSU Theatre production of ‘Into the Woods’ opens April 24
NMSU Theatre will stage “Into the Woods” starting April 24 at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts, bringing classic fairy tale characters together in Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical.
Person rescued after falling 60 feet into abandoned mine shaft in Organ Mountains
A person was rescued after falling more than 60 feet into an abandoned mine shaft in the Organ Mountains, with Las Cruces firefighters using a rope system to bring them to safety.
NMSU to host public reading by award-winning author, poet April 24
New Mexico State University will host a free public reading April 24 featuring award-winning author and poet Sheila Black at Milton Hall in Las Cruces.
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