New Mexico has highest rate of alcohol-related deaths in nation
SANTA FE, New Mexico — According to a recently published report by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New Mexico continues…
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Forced to cut $10 million from budget, NMSU might consolidate colleges
(Editor’s note: Scroll down to see which majors will be affected by the proposal.) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Facing a multi-million dollar budget…
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New Mexico small businesses can tap into $400M Covid-relief fund
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Small businesses in New Mexico that have been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic can apply for low-interest loans through the…
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5th virus death at Las Cruces nursing home is among pair of new Doña Ana County fatalities
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces nursing home resident was among two new coronavirus deaths reported in Doña Ana County on Tuesday and three…
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2 Las Cruces boys killed, 2 others in critical, after Oklahoma van crash
TEXOMA, Oklahoma – A van carrying eight children from Las Cruces struck a semi-truck along an Oklahoma highway, killing two of the New Mexico…
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Man allegedly planned to burn down Walmart store in Truth or Consequences
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — A man who drove his car through the front of a Walmart Supercenter in Truth or Consequences allegedly planned…
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Ruidoso McDonald’s location has largest restaurant virus outbreak in New Mexico
RUIDOSO, New Mexico — A McDonald’s location in Ruidoso is the scene of the largest restaurant outbreak of coronavirus in New Mexico, according…
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Las Cruces firefighter battling California wildfires
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — There are hundreds of wildfires burning over one million acres in several parts of California. To help battle the blaze,…
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‘The school’s not protected’: Zia Middle School community alarmed by loss of school resource officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With a single vote last week, Zia Middle School became the only middle school in Las Cruces Public Schools to not have a…
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Microburst likely caused storm damage in north Las Cruces, leaving thousands without power
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A microburst caused the dangerous winds that ripped down trees and left thousands without power in north Las Cruces,…
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Las Cruces man arrested in kidnapping; other suspect remains at large
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – One of the suspects believed to be involved in the kidnapping of a Las Cruces woman has been arrested, Las Cruces police…
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Dona Ana County has 10 of state’s 76 new virus cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 76 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and two additional deaths as of Monday. The…
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Outages force Las Cruces schools to change meal distribution, cause online delays
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Power outages from Sunday night’s storm in northern Las Cruces forced Las Cruces Public Schools to change its Monday…
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Santa Teresa homeowner charged after allegedly hosting party for 70 people amid Covid restrictions
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — After breaking up a house party in Santa Teresa earlier this month, the Sunland Park Police Department is reminding…
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Las Cruces man shot, wounded
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man was rushed to the hospital after a Sunday shooting, according to the police department. Officers were…
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Dona Ana County has only 4 new virus cases, no deaths
SANTE FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 98 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and two additional deaths as of Sunday. The two…
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‘That man is a miracle’: Las Cruces father celebrating 2nd victory over rare form of cancer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A win over cancer is an amazing feat by any stretch of the imagination. However, one family man in Las Cruces is reflecting…
Continue Reading Dona Ana County has 1 of New Mexico’s 4 new virus deaths for 38 total
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Saturday reported 213 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and four additional deaths, one of…
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Where Dona Ana County needs to be to open up nursing homes in pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– With businesses slowly being opened across the country, one community will be under a microcope until their numbers reach a…
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White Sands proposing fee increases for guided hikes, group sites, backcountry camping
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – White Sands National Park is proposing fee increases for some of its enhanced visitor services. These include the full…
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Families send message of love with ‘Care-A-Van’ to Las Cruces seniors
Correction: U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small was not one of the organizers of this event as originally reported. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– The most…
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New Las Cruces City Manager says he’s excited about the challenges ahead
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – He went from a career in the NFL into one of public service. Since 2012, Ifo Pili has been the city administrator for Eagle…
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Body found in mobile home destroyed by fire in Chaparral
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — A body was found in a mobile home destroyed by fire in Chaparral, according to the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office. The…
Continue Reading NM sees 150 new virus cases: Albuquerque area has more than twice as many as Doña Ana County
SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials on Friday reported 150 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the state’s total to 24,095…
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Las Cruces woman arrested after runaway children tell police of abuse in home
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A Las Cruces mother suspected of striking her two young children with a wire cord was arrested Thursday and charged with…
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‘No one goes hungry in our community’ program meets pandemic needs in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — “No one goes hungry in our community.” It’s a program created by the Las Cruces charity ‘Revolution 120’ – and it’s…
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Ex-White House adviser Steve Bannon pleads not guilty in fraud scam linked to ‘We Build The Wall’
NEW YORK, NY — President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon pleaded not guilty to charges that he ripped off donors to “We…
Continue Reading Doña Ana has 1 of New Mexico’s 5 new deaths as leaders say more virus fight needed for reopening
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Thursday reported an additional 208 coronavirus cases and five more deaths, including a…
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Harris makes history in accepting VP nomination after Obama, Lujan Grisham tout Biden & rip Trump
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Kamala Harris made history Wednesday night as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party’s presidential…
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Former New Mexico congressman, now state GOP chair, looks ahead to next week’s RNC
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Steve Pearce is a former two-term representative to New Mexico who is now State Chairman of the Republican Party. Wednesday,…
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