Las Cruces Sun News

The Rio Grande existed long before humans. It may not outlive us.

This week, we’re joined by New Mexico House Minority Floor Leader Ryan Lane, an attorney who represents San Juan County.

A standoff over abortion in politically conservative regions of New Mexico is looming.

Agency offices are used to house foster children despite the state’s promise to provide them with appropriate homes.

Robert Barnett pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of willfully making and subscribing a fraudulent induvial tax return.

A bill that would prohibit firearms at New Mexico polling places during elections cleared its first hurdle Wednesday.

During its meeting on Tuesday, the El Paso City Council heard from several advocates calling for it to consider updating the city's cannabis laws.

A classroom of Las Cruces fifth graders ignites the debate over whether New Mexico should have an official aroma on the books.

Actor Alec Baldwin and an armorer have been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a movie set.

Police believe David "Lucky" Aguilar shot and killed 42-year-old Rachel Miranda on Jan. 25.

Love is in the air and in Doña Ana County this month. Couples looking to get married on Valentine’s Day have several options this year.

A Bernalillo County grand jury returned a 14-count indictment Monday against Solomon Peña, prosecutors said.

Keep your eyes to the sky, New Mexico, many spectacular astronomical events are in the stars for 2023.

This week, we’re talking to New Mexico Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth. We’ll be talking about this year’s 60-day session of the Legislature.

According to a criminal complaint, Jose Marrero and Desiree Seanez died in the wreck on Jan. 17, near Highway 213, around 5:25 p.m.

New Mexico's top judicial official urged state legislators Tuesday to be cautious as they consider toughening the state's bail laws.

The bill could unwind contractual agreements that help detain immigrants at three privately operated detention centers in New Mexico.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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