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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez and Sen. Martin Heinrich are briefed on law enforcement efforts by staff of the federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area office in Las Cruces on Aug. 12, 2024.
Heinrich, Vasquez talk border security in Doña Ana County
Members of the press looked on as U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and southern New Mexico congressman Gabe Vasquez received a briefing Monday at Las Cruces’ office of the federal High Intensity Drug … more
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A photo attached to court records shows a man police believe is Zachary Ryan Babitz, 38, robbing an Albuquerque bank on July 31, 2024.
Crime spree ends in Las Cruces arrest
Before Zachary Ryan Babitz left his wife’s home in Edgewood in late July, he left a note for police. “To: Law Enforcement this needs to be very clear,” the note read. “My … more
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A photo posted by Mesilla Valley Community of Hope on its Facebook account purportedly shows the personal belongings of an unhoused person in Las Cruces that were removed from a shopping cart and disposed of by a roadside. The agency said employees of a local business confronted the individual and reclaimed the cart.
Debate persists on shopping cart, solicitation laws as Las Cruces police detail next steps
Days after a contentious city council meeting ended with the passage of new laws aimed at curbing the presence of shopping carts and “aggressive” solicitation, it’s clear that the … more
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John Harris out as Memorial Medical's CEO
After weeks of controversy surrounded Memorial Medical Center, its CEO of 10 years will retire this month. more
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New Mexico challenges election misinformation on X
New Mexico’s top elections official, Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, was among five secretaries of state to sign on to a bipartisan letter requesting the social media site X, once … more
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Memorial Medical Center is pictured on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Las Cruces.
Town hall addresses health care consolidation
New Mexico lawmakers this year gave the state Office of the Superintendent of Insurance oversight over changes of ownership of hospitals . That law expires in 2025, with lawmakers and OSI aiming to … more
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Police say an 80-year-old woman's death was a homicide
Police are investigating the killing of an 80-year-old woman found dead earlier this week as a homicide.  Police discovered Maria Rodriguez, 80, inside a home on the 100 block of W. Madrid … more
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Third Judicial District court in Las Cruces.
Patrick Howard's hearing rescheduled
This article discusses sexual assault against children. If you or someone you know experiences sexual violence, you can find local support via La Piñon's 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 575-526-3437 or go to LaPinon.org. more
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Jon Hill is seen in a photograph for his 2024 Democratic primary campaign.
Hill drops from state House contest, endorses Silva
The June 4 Democratic primary election results included an upset victory in District 53, where incumbent state Rep. Willie Madrid of Chaparral lost a primary challenge to retired educator, and former … more
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Students are seen walking through a hallway at Organ Mountain High School in a 2022 file photo.
OMHS students arrested after guns found on campus
Two Organ Mountain High School students face criminal charges after a school resource officer discovered they’d brought handguns onto campus. The students, who have not been publicly … more
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Girón: New Raíces Del Saber principal Hector Girón poses in front of a school banner on July 31, 2024.
Raíces’ new principal hopes to amplify school culture
New Raíces del Saber Xinachtli principal Hector Girón vowed to delve into the culture and emphasize the dual language, two-way immersion program to elevate students from Kindergarten … more
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New Mexico Bold Futures Policy Director Kat Sánchez speaks against the bills during a meting on Aug. 5, 2024.
City council narrowly passes shopping cart, panhandling restrictions
The Las Cruces City Council voted 4-3 in favor of two controversial public safety bills during a six-and-half-hour meeting on Aug. 5.  The bills allow Las Cruces police to enforce … more
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County manager candidates set for public appearances
The four people vying to be Doña Ana County’s next top executive are scheduled for public appearances Friday and Saturday. The four candidates will make presentations about their … more
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Representatives of the Las Cruces Fire Department will be holding public meetings during August to make informational presentations and receive feedback from the community.
Fire Department to hold public meetings
The Las Cruces Fire Department announced in a news release they’ll host at least three public meetings and appearances in August, seeking to educate the public and receive feedback. … more
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Vehicles for the Las Cruces Fire Department and Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue are shown near the western end of Thurmond Road in Las Cruces on July 30, 2024, during the rescue of an ATV driver who had crashed.
Driver in ATV crash in serious condition
A 24-year-old man was injured in an all-terrain vehicle crash Tuesday evening, and was rescued with the assistance of the Las Cruces Fire Department and Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue, the LCFD … more
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Shooting near Fiesta Foods leaves one dead
Police are investigating a shooting that killed a 44-year-old man who they say was attempting an armed break-in at an apartment complex on Wednesday evening.  A news release sent out by the … more
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Thea De Armond, an adjunct faculty member in New Mexico State University’s history department, signed a banner on March 29, 2024 supporting a faculty union.
NMSU professors’ union moves toward negotiations
With no election needed, the faculty of New Mexico State University approved the formation of a union in June, received a green light from the state’s labor board and is headed to bargaining … more
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A shopping cart with somebody’s few belongings is seen in a vacant lot in Las Cruces on July 30, 2024.
Las Cruces council prepares for vote affecting unhoused
The fate of two high-profile proposed ordinances seems headed for a close vote at the Las Cruces City Council on Aug. 5. Queries from the Las Cruces Bulletin, combined with previous public … more
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Bill Soules directs Dominic Orona as the student does a practice lap on the Redbird flight simulator.
STEM education takes off at Aero-Knowledge Center
New Mexico Senator Bill Soules, D-Las Cruces, and Experimental Aircraft Association member and local engineer owner Brett Hahn want everyone to have the confidence to feel like they can fly. The two … more
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The South Fork fire burns near Ruidoso on June 18, 2024
Governor enacts Ruidoso fire relief, takes another shot at legislature
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced in a news release that she had signed the lone bill that emerged from her July 18 special legislative session on public safety. The bill, commonly referred … more
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