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Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz is seen during the school board's Feb. 20, 2024 meeting.
LCPS says all students welcome despite Trump's immigration onslaught
In a letter from the school district superintendent, Las Cruces Public Schools sought to reassure immigrant families as the Trump administration unveiled its mass deportation plans, including a new … more
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham looks to Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story while answering a question at a town hall meeting at the Las Cruces Convention Center on July 25, 2024.
Las Cruces officials react to governor’s public safety proposals
Fernando Macias had a front-row seat at the governor's 2025 State of the State address on Jan. 21.  Behind him were hundreds of lawmakers and their guests. In front of him stood Gov. … more
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Chris Garner, who presented the audit on Jan. 21, 2025, said the city of Las Cruces received a clean audit for the last fiscal year.
City welcomes clean financial audit
The city of Las Cruces received high marks on its yearly financial audit, receiving the best possible designation, according to a presentation to the city council on Jan. 21.  City auditor … more
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Animal Services Center of Mesilla Valley on Jan. 21, 2025.
ASCMV moves on searching for a new director
The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley Board of Directors took a major step in recruiting a new director for the area’s animal shelter.  The board, comprised of Las Cruces … more
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Las Cruces City Councilor Cassie McClure responds to public comments during the city council meeting on Jan. 21, 2025
Residents, council talk ‘cariño’ as Trump takes office
Dozens of Las Crucens expressed fear but promised resistance regarding promises of mass deportation and repression of LGBTQ rights in a lengthy public comment session at the Jan. 21 meeting of the … more
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Students walk to Sonoma Elementary School in Las Cruces in 2022.
LCPS nets $200,000 grant to teach students a second language
Las Cruces Public Schools announced that the district received a $200,000 grant to promote bilingualism and biliteracy throughout the district.  The announcement on Jan. 16 stated that the … more
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Attorney General Raul Torrez speaks at a news conference on Jan. 16, 2025 for his proposed legislation on hazing.
NMSU hazing scandal prompts attorney general to propose new crime
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Justice announced on Jan. 16 that it would spearhead legislation to make hazing a criminal offense following a report detailing the administrative … more
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Mesilla Marshal Sgt. Tress Diaz holds up a photo of Oscar Renee Sandoval, the person of interest named in the April 1 homicide.
Sandoval convicted in 2024 Mesilla killing
A jury voted on Jan. 15 to convict Oscar Renee Sandoval of Chaparral, N.M. in the killing of his wife, Shiereen Al-Jibury, in April 2024.  Sandoval, 58, was convicted of first-degree murder … more
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Doña Ana County Commission appoints new leadership in contested vote
Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez was reelected as chairperson of the Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners during a meeting on Jan. 14, while Commissioner Susana Chaparro was elected as … more
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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez at a briefing at the federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area office in Las Cruces on Aug. 12, 2024.
Vasquez announces road grants for Las Cruces, Permian Basin
Over $61 million in federal dollars is set to hit the Las Cruces area for road infrastructure development.  U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., announced the money in a news release on Jan. 10, … more
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Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story, at podium, speaks during a previous police department town hall.
Las Cruces police to host town hall on crime stats, legislative proposals
The Las Cruces Police Department announced a town hall for Jan. 23 that will focus on crime statistics and possible legislative changes for the upcoming session.  The meeting is part of a … more
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In a Jan. 13, 2025, special session addressing open meetings violations, Las Cruces City Councilor Bill Mattiace expressed regret over errors in the process while affirming his confidence for City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau.
Las Cruces cures transparency violation, but not unanimously
The Las Cruces City Council passed four resolutions on Jan. 13 to remedy a violation of a state transparency law. The actions cure the violation after the New Mexico Department of Justice … more
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Volunteer Carol Allen is seen among some of the cats served at the Cat’s Meow Adoption Center.
Cat’s Meow addresses feral colonies in city
Thanks to a grant from Petco Love foundation, The Cat’s Meow Adoption Center was able to spay or neuter an additional 44 cats in 2024, preventing the births of “lots and lots of … more
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Fernando Macias is sworn in as Third Judicial District Attorney by Judge Conrad Perea on Dec. 30, 2024.
Macias becomes DA amid crime panic
Fernando Macias has a lot of expectations coming into 2025.  Some of those expectations are his own — his plans to reshape and rebuild a district attorney's office that’s been … more
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Gloria Gameros, newly-sworn Doña Ana County Commissioner, is seen at Adams Ball Park in Anthony, N.M. on Jan. 6, 2025.
New commissioner aims to reconnect southern Doña Ana County
Gloria Gameros has as much stake in southern New Mexico as anyone could.  She grew up in Chamberino, attended Gadsden High School, owned a business in Las Cruces and served as an elected … more
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New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez and Attorney General Raúl Torrez lead a news conference in Albuquerque on Jan. 9, 2025.
Attorney General seeks court action on WNMU president's severance
The Attorney General is asking a court to act after WNMU paid outgoing president Joseph Shepard a $1.9 million severance payment negotiated, he says, in violation of state laws. more
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Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, center, were among the officials participating in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Amador Crossing housing project in Las Cruces on Jan. 8, 2025.
Gov. leads groundbreaking for Amador Crossing project
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined local officials for a groundbreaking on a $15 million apartment housing project in Las Cruces. more
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Bicyclist killed in Alameda crash
Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed a Las Cruces bicyclist on Jan. 7 but said in a news release that no charges have been filed as of yet. The crash on N. Alameda Boulevard and … more
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The Silver City campus of Western New Mexico University, as seen in a virtual campus tour.
WNMU regents depart in wake of spending scandal
Western New Mexico University’s governing board appeared bound for a complete reset following a series of controversies stoked by a November review by New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas. … more
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The Las Cruces City Council meets in council chambers at city hall on Jan. 6, 2025.
Council approves financing for $20 million shooting settlement
The Las Cruces City Council voted unanimously on Monday, Jan. 6, to approve a funding mechanism for a $20 million settlement in the police killing of Teresa Gomez.  The vote marked another … more
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