New Mexico legislators prepared to tap a multibillion-dollar budget surplus as they take on daunting challenges of surging gun violence and more.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
An NMSP spokesperson said the crash involved a Chevy pick-up truck and a semi-truck. Police are still working to identify the victim.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
Prosecutors say Solomon Peña is a danger to the community and should be detained pending trial.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
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.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
The victim at the center of a crash on Lohman Avenue and Solano Drive has died, according to a statement released by police Thursday.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
One of the suspects involved in an attack on New Mexico State basketball player Mike Peake in November has pleaded guilty for his involvement.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
An NMSP spokesperson confirmed that one person died while another person was airlifted to an El Paso hospital.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
The Nominating Commission announced the start of the nominating process Tuesday after Judge Mary Rosner left the court on Dec. 31, 2022.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
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.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a mobile home fire on south Valley Drive early Tuesday evening.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
Federal prosecutors said "the Government will not seek the death penalty" in the mass shooting that targeted Hispanics.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
According to a criminal complaint, Jose Marrero and Desiree Seanez died in the wreck.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
The Public School Ventilation Act would help keep students, staff and teachers healthy, the bill's sponsor says.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
With the expected increase, LCU said they would offer additional payment plans for the foreseeable future.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
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.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
Councilors approved a resolution establishing the Small Business Store Front Repair Program with some modifications.
Published: Sunday January 29 2023
Published: Saturday January 28 2023 15:28PM
by: Headlight Staff
The couple were charged following an investigation in which shots were fired at a group of teenage boys on Dec.
Published: Saturday January 28 2023
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
A bill to define combined cycle natural gas as a renewable energy source under state law was defeated in its first legislative committee.
Published: Friday January 27 2023 08:26AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
Published: Friday January 27 2023 00:30AM
by: By Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record
Published: Friday January 27 2023 00:15AM
by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District has been assigned to serve on the U.S. House Armed Services Committee.
Published: Friday January 27 2023
by: By Lisa Dunlap Roswell Daily Record
Chaves County residents will have an opportunity next month to give their views on whether the county should continue one of its gross receipts taxes beyond this summer.
Published: Friday January 27 2023
by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight
On Feb. 22, 2019, 17-year-old Sierra Valdespino came home from work, immediately walked into her bathroom and began washing her mouth.
Published: Friday January 27 2023
by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight
The school board entered into an unusual lease with a solar developer aiming to build car ports with solar panels.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight
The city of Deming’s municipal offices were abruptly closed to the public Wednesday morning in response to threats against city staff after shockingly.
Published: Thursday January 26 2023
The bill would require New Mexico adopt a statewide plan to address climate change and take preventative measures for the impacts of extreme weather.
Published: Wednesday January 25 2023
As the city prepares for aggressive redevelopment in blighted areas, Council was forced to pick between two districts: West Picacho and El Paseo.
Published: Wednesday January 25 2023
by: Billy Armendariz
Austin Polk and student officers of the Future Farmers of America program at Deming High School discuss plans for program.
Published: Wednesday January 25 2023
Before he was accused of orchestrating the shootings at elected officials’ homes, he was able to court an influential New Mexico conservative.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
Lawmakers could approve a one-time $10 million investment to build the facility in Las Cruces, N.M., near the Texas border.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
The Permian Basin was forecast to produce about 5.65 barrels of oil a day (bpd)in February, growing by 30,000 bpd from January.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
New Mexico's attorney general is asking the state Supreme Court to nullify abortion ordinances passed in recent months in some communities.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
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.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
The bill would authorize city, county or Indigenous governments to purchase or generate renewable energy for sale to constituents.
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight
Published: Tuesday January 24 2023
Solomon Peña, 39, is charged with multiple counts that include shooting at a dwelling and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Published: Monday January 23 2023
Las Cruces firefighters were called to a fire in a vacant building on north Main Street Saturday morning.
Published: Monday January 23 2023
The shooting left 23 people dead and dozens more injured.
Published: Monday January 23 2023
by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight
A civil complaint alleged sexual abuse by a priest based in El Paso over 50 years ago.
Published: Monday January 23 2023
by: Submitted to the Alamogordo Daily News
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors.
Published: Sunday January 22 2023
In New Mexico, 89 percent of voters polled said conservation issues were important, and 79 percent said they would directly influence who they voted for.
Published: Sunday January 22 2023
by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight
Published: Sunday January 22 2023
by: Billy Armendariz
Student officers reflect on their leadership of New Mexico SkillsUSA, a student workforce development organization.
Published: Sunday January 22 2023
by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight
City administrator Aaron Sera said the city was hoping a new pricing agreement would bring relief to Deming households in the coming weeks.
Published: Sunday January 22 2023
by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight
Although Deming's resource center for unhoused people is not a shelter, its presence and the need it serves is felt in a neighborhood one block away f.
Published: Friday January 20 2023
by: Headlight Staff
Republicans propose limits to emergency powers
GOP lawmakers in the New Mexico Legislature are heading a new effort at limiting the governor's emergency powers.
Published: Friday January 20 2023
by: Headlight Editorial, The Deming Headlight
Proposal to lengthen sessions would be a step toward modernizing the Roundhouse
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
by: Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight
Published: Thursday January 19 2023
by: Billy Armendariz
The man known as 'the picture guy' is retiring.
Published: Wednesday January 18 2023
by: Headlight Staff
Friday the 13th was a busy day for Deming police
The weekend was comparatively quiet after several arrests on Friday
Published: Wednesday January 18 2023
by: Headlight Staff
Former provost sues NMSU over firing
Carol Parker is taking New Mexico State University to court over her termination.
Published: Wednesday January 18 2023
by: James Wayne, Galehead Development
Published: Monday January 16 2023
by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight
At a town hall meeting, city leaders warned that natural gas prices increased again; but a negotiated rate may bring bills down by March.
Published: Saturday January 14 2023
by: AP
U.S. border authorities announced changes to their policy for pursuing smugglers and other crime suspects.
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This week, we’re talking to NMSU professors Martha Desmond and Tim Wright about the recent deaths of migratory birds — and what can be done about it.
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New Mexico added three oil and gas drilling rigs in the last week for a total of 103 rigs as of Jan. 13, records show.
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The evaluation committee recommended the commission not approve the bid.
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Industry leaders in New Mexico argued ongoing efforts to reform federal oil and gas regulations could impede fossil fuel development.
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by: Kiwanis Club
Bring Up Grades, or BUG, is a program designed to provide recognition to students who raise their grades from one grading period to the next.
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by: Rio Yamat
Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina describes Pena as the "mastermind" of what he says appears to be a politically motivated conspiracy.
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The speech marked the opening of the 60-day Legislative Session, intended to focus on policy initiatives lawmakers will consider for the coming years.
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Here’s a look at energy and environment bills to watch or look out for at the start of the 2023 Legislative Session.
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