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Violence looms over New Mexico Legislature as work begins

New Mexico legislators prepared to tap a multibillion-dollar budget surplus as they take on daunting challenges of surging gun violence and more.

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Some details emerge in fatal I-25 crash as investigation continues

An NMSP spokesperson said the crash involved a Chevy pick-up truck and a semi-truck. Police are still working to identify the victim.

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Prosecutors: New Mexico candidate is a danger to community

Prosecutors say Solomon Peña is a danger to the community and should be detained pending trial.

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Police: Las Cruces man dealing drugs sexually assaulted teen boy

Acuna is currently being held in jail as of the publication of this article, as the court determines whether Acuna's arrest constitutes a violation of his release conditions.

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Police provide update on Solano, Lohman crash

The victim at the center of a crash on Lohman Avenue and Solano Drive has died, according to a statement released by police Thursday.

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Jonathan Smith takes plea deal for involvement in Mike Peake attack

One of the suspects involved in an attack on New Mexico State basketball player Mike Peake in November has pleaded guilty for his involvement.

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I-25 near University closed after a fatal crash

An NMSP spokesperson confirmed that one person died while another person was airlifted to an El Paso hospital.

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Here’s who’s vying for the open bench in district court

The Nominating Commission announced the start of the nominating process Tuesday after Judge Mary Rosner left the court on Dec. 31, 2022.

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Flood infrastructure and housing among southern NM legislative asks

During a two-hour meeting, the air buzzed with requests, concerns and questions for state lawmakers about how to spend a $3.6 billion budget surplus.

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Fire damages mobile home on south Valley Drive

Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a mobile home fire on south Valley Drive early Tuesday evening.

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Feds will not seek death penalty in El Paso Walmart mass shooting case

Federal prosecutors said "the Government will not seek the death penalty" in the mass shooting that targeted Hispanics.

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El Paso man charged with killing two in Chapparal crash

According to a criminal complaint, Jose Marrero and Desiree Seanez died in the wreck.

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Clean air in schools could become New Mexico law

The Public School Ventilation Act would help keep students, staff and teachers healthy, the bill's sponsor says.

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City warns of wallet-busting gas bills in January

With the expected increase, LCU said they would offer additional payment plans for the foreseeable future.

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City preparing expo to make a case for electric homes

On Friday and Saturday, the City of Las Cruces will host an exposition and training seminar making the case that homeowners and developers should electrify their homes.

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City OKs reimbursements for storefronts. Here's who is eligible

Councilors approved a resolution establishing the Small Business Store Front Repair Program with some modifications.

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City mulls aggressive redevelopment plans, debates where to focus

As the city prepares for aggressive redevelopment in blighted areas, Council was forced to pick between two districts: West Picacho and El Paseo.

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Who backed Solomon Peña’s campaign?

Before he was accused of orchestrating the shootings at elected officials’ homes, he was able to court an influential New Mexico conservative.

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Planners for southern N.M. reproductive health clinic talk next steps

Lawmakers could approve a one-time $10 million investment to build the facility in Las Cruces, N.M., near the Texas border.

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New Mexico AG seeks to codify abortion rights, nullify bans

New Mexico's attorney general is asking the state Supreme Court to nullify abortion ordinances passed in recent months in some communities.

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Mothers speak out as judge sentences teen convicted of murder

Police don't believe he pulled the trigger. But a jury convicted him of murder anyway. Now, a judge decided on a sentence for a convcted teen.

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New Mexico candidate charged in shooting case denied bond

Solomon Peña, 39, is charged with multiple counts that include shooting at a dwelling and possession of a firearm by a felon.

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Fire in vacant building causes minor damage

Las Cruces firefighters were called to a fire in a vacant building on north Main Street Saturday morning.

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Defendant in Walmart mass shooting set to plead guilty in federal case

The shooting left 23 people dead and dozens more injured.