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.
Doña Ana Fire Rescue will graduate 14 cadets April 16 at DACC East Mesa after completing a 23-week training academy.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez supports a bill requiring congressional oversight before a president can launch a first-use nuclear strike outside emergency scenarios.
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A new New Mexico Department of Health report shows childhood obesity rates rose among kindergarten and third grade students in 2025.
Candidates are lining up for New Mexico House District 37 ahead of the 2026 primary, setting up a contested race that could shape representation in the southern part of the state.
NMSU students shared research on topics including Indigenous policy and nuclear waste at a national political science conference in Washington, D.C.
New Mexico has enacted statewide fire restrictions banning campfires, smoking and most outdoor burning as officials warn the state is already experiencing a severe wildfire season.
Las Cruces police will host a town hall April 14 to discuss policing strategies and ongoing challenges in the El Paseo business district.
A Think New Mexico policy expert says the state’s 36% interest rate cap has saved borrowers millions, but warns new exemptions could weaken protections.
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