Month: July 2014

Two congresswomen are pushing to make a national park on the moon. The idea was sparked by the research of a New Mexico State University professor.…

Hundreds of same-sex couples rushed to get marriage licenses in Dona Ana County this past week, but does this mean more business for the local…

At least one county commissioner is questioning the timing of this week’s talks about creating a county manager position. It’s because…

Watch Gov. Rick Perry talk about border security live at 1 p.m. by going to…

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today that 331 cases of pertussis (whooping cough) have been reported in New Mexico in 2013.…

A Las Cruces behavioral health provider is scaling back on operations. The CEO said his agency has been forced to downsize after the state cut its…

A piece of black history still stands in Las Cruces. At a time when segregation was the norm, a small cemetery gave the black community some relief.…

Las Cruces Police have arrested a 24-year-old man and charged him with four counts of intentional child abuse resulting in great bodily harm. Police…

Las Cruces Police Chief Richard Williams spoke Monday about his department’s credibility after the arrest of one of his veteran detectives over…

The chief of the Las Cruces Police Department had announced that is he stepping down. Las Cruces Sun-News reports (http://bit.ly/14LLeNc) that…

As students return to school, some parents are concerned about one Las Cruces school. Jornada Elementary School was the only school in the Las Cruces…

Hollywood actor turned Dona Ana County reserve deputy, Steven Seagal, stopped by Las Cruces on Tuesday to talk about border security to those…

The man police suspect of stabbing a Las Cruces Police K-9 during an early-morning incident has been charged with a felony for causing serious injury…

The 57-year-old bicyclist involved in Aug. 14’s alleged hit-and-run crash on Valley Drive has died as a result of his injuries. Terence Patrick…

Sunland Park Police and Fire Department responded to a semi-truck fire about a half mile north of the Santa Teresa international port of entry Friday…

Residents in one part of Dona Ana County say they’re living in fear of getting shot. It’s because of people hunting along the nearby Rio…

Renovations for Las Cruces High School will cost more than El Paso’s new AAA baseball stadium. School officials say they’re necessary.…

The Las Cruces City Council is proposing an increase in the gross receipts tax, but the decision won’t be left up to voters. Just a few weeks…

A Las Cruces teenager who police say admitted to raping a 5-year-old boy will not be convicted for the crime. Instead the 15-year-old pleaded no…

Las Cruces Police arrested the man they suspect in Sunday morning’s shooting that injured a partygoer on Fountain Loop. Torenzo Johnson, 28, of…

New Mexico State University has a new design for its football helmets. It’s catching a lot of national attention. NMSU’s mascot Pistol…

Safety advisory for a possible armed subject near the NMSU campus Based on information received from another law enforcement agency, New Mexico State…

It’s back to school time. That means stores are full of shoppers getting supplies and clothes. Those less fortunate went to a different kind of…

A new school in Las Cruces is giving juvenile inmates the chance to turn their lives around. The Aztec Youth Academy is now open inside the John Paul…

The group of 11 and 12-year old baseball players representing Las Cruces, New Mexico have moved just one victory away from advancing to the Little…

Those shopping in Las Cruces could be paying more in sales taxes soon. The City Council is looking to raise the sales tax. A decision could be made…

Las Cruces police arrested four former and current city employees accused of forgery and embezzlement. Police arrested Albert Favela, 45; Edward L…

Dona Ana County Commission Chairwoman Karen G. Perez has announced her resignation to accept a job in El Paso. Perez told ABC-7 that she took the job…

The voters in Dona Ana County have spoken. Results for the county special election are in. As results rolled in Tuesday night, there were clear…

The funding for several public safety projects could be decided by Dona Ana County voters on Tuesday. County commissioners said these projects are…