LAS CRUCES – A 13-year-old boy has been declared brain dead following a shooting Monday night at a home in Las Cruces, according to family members and police. According to KDBC El Paso, the boy, identified by family as Chris Carnero, was shot in the back of the head andRead More →
DEMING – Motorists traveling through Luna County this week should plan for ongoing construction activity on several major routes, including Interstate 10, NM 11, and multiple local roadways, according to transportation officials. The traffic report covers the period from April 5 through April 12, 2026, with additional projects scheduled toRead More →
DEMING – New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez has asked the state Supreme Court to step in and block Otero County’s renewed agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house detainees, arguing the contract violates multiple provisions of state law as a new immigration-related statute prepares to take effect.Read More →
DEMING – The Deming Arts Council is inviting artists of all ages and skill levels to take part in a creative opportunity that could place their artwork at the center of one of Luna County’s most recognizable annual celebrations. Organizers have announced a community poster contest to design the officialRead More →
DEMING – Torrance County commissioners have voted unanimously to extend the county’s detention contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for one additional month at the CoreCivic-operated Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia. The vote took place Tuesday as county leaders continue to manage the contract on a short-term basis.Read More →
DEMING – A pediatric nurse in Albuquerque is facing serious criminal charges after investigators with the New Mexico Department of Justice arrested a man accused of possessing child pornography. Authorities identified the suspect as Blade Rogers, who was taken into custody early Thursday morning following an investigation that began afterRead More →
DEMING – The Luna County Board of County Commissioners will meet Thursday, April 9, at the Luna County Courthouse to address a range of county business matters, including financial reports, infrastructure projects, community proclamations, and employee recognition. During the meeting, commissioners will recognize Steven Maynes of Starmax for five yearsRead More →
DEMING – Deming Public Schools is reminding families that registration for returning students is now underway, marking the start of preparations for the 2026–2027 academic year and urging parents and guardians to complete the required process before the end of April. District officials announced that online registration for all currentRead More →
DEMING – Volunteers, families and local organizations are being invited to roll up their sleeves and take part in the annual Greatest American Cleanup on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Courthouse Park in Deming. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to noon and will include community cleanup projects, aRead More →
Photo Credit: Photo Credit: christushealth.org DEMING – A federal agency has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against a northern New Mexico hospital, alleging the medical facility failed to accommodate an employee’s medical condition and later terminated her employment in violation of federal law. The lawsuit was announced by the U.S.Read More →
