Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

El Paso man charged with killing two in Chapparal crash

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

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Deming Headlight

by: Headlight Staff 

Deming couple charged in December shooting

The couple were charged following an investigation in which shots were fired at a group of teenage boys on Dec.

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

Bill to redefine combined cycle natural gas as renewable energy defeated

A bill to define combined cycle natural gas as a renewable energy source under state law was defeated in its first legislative committee.

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Alex Ross Roswell Daily Record

Vasquez assigned to House Armed Services Committee

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.

Roswell Daily Record

by: By Lisa Dunlap Roswell Daily Record

County commissioners will consider tax extension

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.

Deming Headlight

by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight 

Deming woman speaks out on harassment, sexual assault

On Feb. 22, 2019, 17-year-old Sierra Valdespino came home from work, immediately walked into her bathroom and began washing her mouth.

Deming Headlight

by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight 

Deming school board welcomes good audit, leases air space for solar project

The school board entered into an unusual lease with a solar developer aiming to build car ports with solar panels.

Deming Headlight

by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight 

Deming closes city hall to public after threats against staff

The city of Deming’s municipal offices were abruptly closed to the public Wednesday morning in response to threats against city staff after shockingly.

Alamagordo Daily News

New Mexico lawmakers advance bill to fund local climate change response

The bill would require New Mexico adopt a statewide plan to address climate change and take preventative measures for the impacts of extreme weather.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz 

Deming High plans FFA expansion

Austin Polk and student officers of the Future Farmers of America program at Deming High School discuss plans for program.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Alamagordo Daily News

Oil and gas companies moving into Permian Basin in $100M string of deals

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Alamagordo Daily News

'Local control' of renewable energy pushed in New Mexico Senate bill

The bill would authorize city, county or Indigenous governments to purchase or generate renewable energy for sale to constituents.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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.

Las Cruces Sun

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

The shooting left 23 people dead and dozens more injured.

Deming Headlight

by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight 

El Paso Diocese sex abuse lawsuit settled

A civil complaint alleged sexual abuse by a priest based in El Paso over 50 years ago.

Alamagordo Daily News

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Mirhonda Good a candidate for U.S. Presidential Scholarship

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.

Alamagordo Daily News

How did pro-oil candidates fare in New Mexico's 2022 elections?

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.

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz 

Mimbres Valley students lead workforce initiative

Student officers reflect on their leadership of New Mexico SkillsUSA, a student workforce development organization.

Deming Headlight

by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight 

Deming City Council: No federal, state help available for heating bills

City administrator Aaron Sera said the city was hoping a new pricing agreement would bring relief to Deming households in the coming weeks.

Deming Headlight

by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight 

Silver Linings cheers plans for transitional housing

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.

Deming Headlight

by: Headlight Staff 

GOP lawmakers in the New Mexico Legislature are heading a new effort at limiting the governor's emergency powers.

Deming Headlight

by: Headlight Editorial, The Deming Headlight 

Time to modernize New Mexico Legislature

Proposal to lengthen sessions would be a step toward modernizing the Roundhouse

Deming Headlight

by: Billy Armendariz 

‘A historian for our school district’

The man known as 'the picture guy' is retiring.

Deming Headlight

by: Headlight Staff 

The weekend was comparatively quiet after several arrests on Friday

Deming Headlight

by: Headlight Staff 

Carol Parker is taking New Mexico State University to court over her termination.

Deming Headlight

by: Algernon D'Ammassa, Deming Headlight 

Deming will see ‘damaging’ gas bills; solution in the works

At a town hall meeting, city leaders warned that natural gas prices increased again; but a negotiated rate may bring bills down by March.

Alamagordo Daily News

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US border authorities roll out updated pursuit policy

U.S. border authorities announced changes to their policy for pursuing smugglers and other crime suspects.

Alamagordo Daily News

The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, Ep. 51: Migratory Birds are Dying

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.

Alamagordo Daily News

Permian Basin production expected to grow, industry curbs impacts

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.

Alamagordo Daily News

Otero County Commission rejects bid from CSG to run detention center

The evaluation committee recommended the commission not approve the bid.

Alamagordo Daily News

New Mexico debates impacts of proposed federal oil and gas reforms

Industry leaders in New Mexico argued ongoing efforts to reform federal oil and gas regulations could impede fossil fuel development.

Alamagordo Daily News

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Kiwanis Club BUG students named

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.

Alamagordo Daily News

by: Rio Yamat

Ex-GOP candidate arrested in shootings at lawmakers' homes

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina describes Pena as the "mastermind" of what he says appears to be a politically motivated conspiracy.

Alamagordo Daily News

Energy and environmental takeaways from 2023 Mexico State of the State

The speech marked the opening of the 60-day Legislative Session, intended to focus on policy initiatives lawmakers will consider for the coming years.

Alamagordo Daily News

Energy and environment bills to watch in the New Mexico Legislature

Here’s a look at energy and environment bills to watch or look out for at the start of the 2023 Legislative Session.