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Scott Andrews presents to the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 9, 2024. Andrews will take over as Doña Ana County Manager in October.
New county manager contract sees tighter terms, bigger bucks
Elected officials will have the chance to participate in the incoming county manager’s evaluation, a provision that caused a rift between the commission and the previous manager earlier this … more
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Las Cruces man sentenced in murder-for-hire
A Las Cruces man who pleaded guilty to hiring a hitman to kill his girlfriend’s mother received a ten-year sentence this month.  Leif Hayman pleaded guilty to trying to hire a hitman … more
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Minutes before a meeting at city hall on Sept. 10 intended to educate businesses about the new shopping cart law, few people had arrived.
City prepares enforcement of shopping cart law
Businesses supplying customers with shopping carts have until Sept. 16 to submit their anti-theft plans to the city of Las Cruces as enforcement of the controversial shopping cart ordinance … more
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Brian Haynes, a candidate for New Mexico State University’s next president, speaks to students at the Corbett Center Student Union on Sept. 10, 2024.
Haynes stresses inclusion, negotiations with students in pitch for NMSU post
Brian Haynes was the second candidate to present himself for the top leadership job at New Mexico State University. more
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Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez speaks shortly before adjourning a work session of the city council at city hall on Sept. 9, 2024.
City nearing deadline on millions in spend-it-or-lose-it federal dollars
As the clock ticks down on federal Covid-19 relief money, Las Cruces officials said most of the money given to Las Cruces has been spent or allocated.  The discussion took place at the city … more
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The iconic Santa Fe Plaza was lined with crime scene tape and patrolled by police in body armor after a carjacking and a series of police shootings on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
Las Cruces lawmaker at Mass as shots rang out
One day after a carjacking followed by a series of police shootings abruptly ended a popular New Mexico cultural celebration, local officials said there was no indication the violence was directly … more
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A student walking on campus is seen in the reflection of a window on the New Mexico State University campus, where candidates for the university’s next president are meeting with students, staff and community members the week of Sept. 9.
Romero makes case at NMSU as cabinet secretary questions process
On Monday, Arsenio Romero made his case to staff, students and the community for the leadership of New Mexico State University. more
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Las Cruces police chief Jeremy Story addresses an LCPD town hall in Las Cruces on Jan. 15, 2024.
Crime stats town hall to feature fentanyl presentation
Two experts on drug use will join the Las Cruces Police Department for a town hall about crime and fentanyl later this month.  LCPD announced the change for its quarterly town hall geared … more
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Lisa Masterson gives Therapaws dog Trek some attention at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces.
Therapy dogs unleash joy in Las Cruces
Local volunteer Charlene Curry and other members of Therapaws have found a great way to keep their dogs active while also contributing to community members’ health: through hour-long therapy … more
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Students walk on New Mexico State University’s Las Cruces campus on Aug. 12, 2024.
NMSU president search narrows as MacKinnon withdraws
And then there were four: The slate of finalists for the presidency of New Mexico State University shrank by one Friday, after Neil MacKinnon withdrew. The university informed the Las Cruces … more
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Judge denies request to reinstate Patrick Howard sentence
This article discusses sexual assault against children. Help is available by contacting the La Pi ñon 24-hour hotline at 575-526-3437.  The two former Las Cruces High School students … more
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From left, Dr. Mike Richards of the UNM Health Sciences Center, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Dr. Eve Espey and UNM School of Medicine Dean Dr. Patricia Finn participate in a ceremonial groundbreaking for a reproductive health care clinic in Las Cruces on Sept. 5, 2024.
Las Cruces reproductive clinic could open within two years as officials break ground
It’ll be about 18 months before a massive reproductive health care clinic opens in Las Cruces.   But Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and other officials hoped to send a message on … more
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Las Cruces City Hall
City moves Inspector General position as McHard Report legacy lives on
The Las Cruces City Council voted unanimously to shuffle the inspector general position so that the office now reports to the city manager instead of the city attorney.  The vote on Sept. 3 … more
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Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center, pictured on Jan. 18.
County officials provide an update on Crisis Triage Center reopening
The Crisis Triage Center is on track to reopen within a few months if everything goes to plan, according to a presentation from the Doña Ana County Health and Human Services Department.  … more
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Police say domestic violence leaves one dead and one jailed
This article contains discussions of domestic violence. Help is available. La Casa offers emergency shelter via walk-in between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. or by calling 575-526-9513.   A … more
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The city council's selection of Las Cruces City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau, seen at an Aug. 30, 2024 news conference in city hall, is under examination by the New Mexico Department of Justice for possible noncompliance with open meetings laws. 
State asks city for docs pertaining to city manager selection
The New Mexico Department of Justice is investigating possible violations of the Open Meetings Act by the city in the process of selecting its city manager. more
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Fall Colors on the main campus of New Mexico State University. Fall 2021.
NMSU presidential finalists to visit campus
Five finalists for leadership of New Mexico State University will visit the Las Cruces campus for interviews with staff, faculty and the public. more
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A Las Cruces police department tactical vehicle is seen in an LCPD photo.
Details sparse as state police investigate fatal LCPD shooting
Las Cruces police confirmed that a SWAT officer is on administrative leave following a deadly shooting in Otero County.  The shooting occurred on Aug. 29 after police said Wallace Gonzales, … more
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The Aggies men’s basketball team is seen at their home court at the Pan-American Center on the New Mexico State University campus.
NMSU men’s basketball hazing leads to two more lawsuits
New Mexico State University faces two more lawsuits from athletes who played for the 2022-23 men’s basketball team.  Bol Kuir, a former player, said the coaching staff and the … more
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Nearly 40 residents crammed into the Sunland Park City Council Chambers April 5, 2024, for a town hall with Juan Carlos Crosby, interim director for Camino Real Regional Utility Authority.
State auditor scrutinizes utility
The New Mexico state auditor’s office confirmed it’s taking a closer look at the books of a water utility for Sunland Park, Santa Teresa and southern Doña Ana county.  … more
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