Federal grant to fund NMSU research of Jupiter’s atmosphere
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Researchers at New Mexico State University have been awarded a three-year grant worth nearly $284,000 to study Jupiter’s…
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Motorist hurt as semi, minivan collide at I-25 and I-10 interchange in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A crash involving a semi-truck and a minivan injured a motorist and snarled traffic at the interchange of Interstate 25 and…
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It’s a hoax: No, a Las Cruces middle school student is NOT infected with coronavirus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A bogus social media post claiming a confirmed case of coronavirus at Lynn Middle School in Las Cruces is completely false,…
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2 tested for coronavirus in New Mexico, but no confirmed cases yet as state bolsters prevention efforts
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s governor said Wednesday that two people in the state have been tested for coronavirus infection, with one…
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NMSU set for $600,000 track facility upgrade after becoming WAC Champions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University won the Western Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship for the first time…
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Court now blocks ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy on only portion of U.S. border — Texas, New Mexico not included
SAN FRANCISCO, California — In the latest twist on a key Trump administration immigration policy, a federal appeals court said it will prevent the…
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Former Sunland Park militia leader convicted of impersonating Border Patrol agent
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A federal jury in Las Cruces has convicted a former Sunland Park militia leader of impersonating a U.S. Border Patrol…
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El Paso, New Mexico health officials announce arrival of coronavirus test kits
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Health Department and the New Mexico Department of Health now have the capacity to test for COVID-19 with tests kits…
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Las Cruces OKs plan to expand public murals, sculptures
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico’s largest southern city is pushing for more public art. Las Cruces lawmakers have approved a master plan for…
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New Mexico governor hints at presidential endorsement soon, wants nominee who can unify
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hinted Wednesday that she may endorse one of her party’s presidential…
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Caught on video: Las Cruces vandals cause thousands of dollars in damage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two young spary-painting vandals were responsible for thousands of dollars worth of property damage over the weekend in Las…
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‘We just want justice for Marissa’: 8-year-old Sunland girl’s accused killers will stay jailed until trial
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces judge denied a prosecutor’s request to delay a trial after a suspected arson case in Sunland Park which…
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Watch: Movie legend Richard Dreyfuss comes to Las Cruces International Film Festival
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Movie legend Richard Dreyfuss spoke to young aspiring filmmakers at New Mexico State University on Tuesday afternoon. Known…
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Teen shot, wounded in parking lot of Las Cruces community center
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A teenager was shot and wounded Monday night at a Las Cruces community center and police continued searching Tuesday for…
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Documents show Las Cruces officer used neck restraint banned in many cities on suspect who died in custody
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces police officer had a suspect in what police called a “vascular neck restraint” moments before his death over…
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Sunland Park mom pleads for judge not to release couple accused of 8-year-old’s fiery death
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — The mother of an 8-year-old who was killed in a mobile home fire back in 2018 is asking a judge not to release a couple…
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New Mexico GOP targeting Hispanic voters in oilfields
HOBBS. N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Republicans are launching a voter registration effort among a Hispanic population in the state often overlooked:…
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Sunland Park celebrates ‘Pink Day at the Races’
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – Sunland Park saw countless jockeys, t-shirts and an entire racetrack painted in pink on Saturday. “I’m a breast cancer…
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Man in foot chase with Las Cruces Police dies after being Tasered
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man who fled from police on Saturday morning died after being Tasered by authorities, according to state…
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Borderland schools start planning for possible spread of coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — Schools across the United States and in the Borderland are rushing to update emergency plans after federal officials warned that…
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Small plane crashes near Las Cruces airport, but no injuries reported
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A small plane crashed Friday afternoon near the Las Cruces International Airport, but authorities said no one was injured.…
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Las Cruces man accused of firing sawed-off shotgun during case of road rage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man has been arrested after allegedly firing a sawed-off shotgun during what police described as a road-rage…
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No stopping NMSU, Aggies roll over Grand Canyon University for 17th consecutive win
PHOENIX, Arizona — The New Mexico State Aggies have simply been unstoppable. Entering Thursday’s game at Grand Canyon University, the Aggies were on…
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Candelight vigil held for Las Cruces girl on 15th anniversary of her murder
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A candlelight vigil was taking place Thursday evening as family and friends remembered a teenage girl who was murdered 15…
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El Paso and New Mexico health departments to get new coronavirus test kits soon
EL PASO, Texas — As fears continue to grow around the world, health officials in the Borderland are continuing to monitor the coronavirus and say…
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Warning issued about scammers renting fake properties in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 19-year-old engineering student at New Mexico State University says she was nearly scammed out of the money she…
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After 7 years, Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center remains closed
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Will the Crisis Triage Center ever open to the public in Doña Ana County? It’s been seven years. There is still no…
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Audit finds former Doña Ana County assessor was overpaid $13,000
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — After eight years of clean audits, a 2019 independent audit found that the former assessor for Doña Ana County was…
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Las Cruces Country Music Festival ends after 7 years due to financial concerns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Citing diminishing profits, the Las Cruces Country Music Festival will not return in 2020. “Due to rising entertainer fees…
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New Mexico’s governor signs red-flag gun measure into law, tells sheriffs to enforce it or resign
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday afternoon signed a controversial red-flag gun measure into law that allows courts to…
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