Man charged with girlfriend in Mesquite baby death freed on bond
MESQUITE, New Mexico — One of two 23-year-olds arrested following the death of a five-month-old girl was released on bond Tuesday despite a judge…
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Mesquite man charged with girlfriend in baby’s death; hear chilling 911 call for help
MESQUITE, New Mexico — A Mesquite man has been arrested in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s 5-month-old daughter last month,…
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With historically high unemployment rate in New Mexico, not all employees have returned to work
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- – New Mexico’s unemployment rate remains historically high, despite a large demand for qualified workers across the state.…
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Number of graduation guests allowed for high school seniors in Las Cruces doubles
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After a tumultuous and uncertain senior year, high school students in Las Cruces will be able to graduate on a stage with…
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Movie theaters reopen in Doña Ana County after 14 months in the dark
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For the first time in fourteen months, Las Cruces film aficionados can snack on buttery popcorn, unwrap their 3D glasses and…
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New Mexico senator discusses vaccine equity, mental health at Las Cruces clinic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – In a visit to a Las Cruces clinic on Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján asked how staffers are meeting the need…
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NMSU to eliminate 57 positions due to funding decrease
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Citing a decrease in funding during the pandemic, New Mexico State University leaders announced the elimination of 57…
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After tumultuous year, Las Cruces restaurant owners struggle to rehire staff
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County restaurants might be allowed to offer indoor dining at half capacity beginning Friday, but some owners say…
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Las Cruces migrant advocates & ‘dreamers’ call for pathway to citizenship for essential workers
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Ahead of International Workers Day, Las Cruces ‘dreamers’ and immigrant advocates called on the federal government…
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Updated reopening map moves 3 southern New Mexico counties into either ‘green’ or ‘turquoise’
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Friday marked the start of New Mexico’s updated color-coded framework for determining Covid-19 risks in each of the…
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Large fire burns at Chaparral junk yard just a day after big blaze at mobile home park
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — For the second day in a row, a large fire ignited in Chaparral that sent visible plumes of black smoke into the sky. Doña…
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Las Cruces nurse couple says vaccine protected them after their 4 kids caught Covid at school
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Two Las Cruces nurses credit the Pfizer vaccine with protecting them from the coronavirus after all four of their children…
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Las Cruces teachers convince board not to extend school year because they are ‘wiped out’
UPDATE: After pleas from teachers, the LCPS board voted not to extend the school year, possibly risking losing millions of dollars in funding.…
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LCPS says there were other proms besides Mayfield’s ‘secret prom’ – but those followed safety rules
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — This month’s “secret prom” with mostly Mayfield High School students wasn’t the only large event that weekend, there were…
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Las Cruces man found shot & critically hurt, flown to UMC
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Officers found a Las Cruces man critically injured with a gunshot wound Sunday evening, according to the police department.…
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UTEP sells out of plants for FloraFEST
EL PASO, Texas – An overwhelming demand for plants at Saturday’s FloraFEST led to an early end to the weekend event. According to the event website,…
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El Paso unveils new Chamizal Community Center, library and park
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso residents can soak up the sun this summer with a brand new park, community center and library. “This was a lengthy,…
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Sacred Heart of Jesus statute restored at St. Patrick Cathedral after vandalism
EL PASO, Texas — After a beloved sculpture of Jesus was vandalized last year, the Catholic Diocese of El Paso unveiled a fully restored statue at…
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San Elizario motorcyclist dies after collision with car
UPDATE, April 12: A motorcyclist who crashed into a car over the weekend has now died of his injuries, police said Monday. Officers identified him as…
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Motorist critically injured in east El Paso crash
EL PASO, Texas — A motorist has life-threatening injuries after a crash in east El Paso Saturday evening, fire department dispatchers confirmed. The…
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