Las Cruces News

The cemetery just off Dona Ana School Road in the village of Dona Ana, like typical grave sites, is quiet, as are the stories of most people buried there.

Because of "Black Friday," and all the turkeys and fixings bought by Las Crucens and people from other nearby communities who chose to shop in Las Cruces, gross receipts taxes have noticeably increased.

Good morning Las Cruces! If you're looking for something to do this afternoon, come on over to Hastings Books Music and Video on E. Lohman and play some SCRABBLE with us! Today is the monthly SCRABBLE fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Dona Ana County .

Two law enforcement officials - one responding to help the other - slid off the road and crashed this morning due to icy conditions on Highway 70 near San Augustin Pass.

Christopher Hadsell of Las Cruces reads the testimony board, which was created by Occupy Las Cruces protestors, during a potluck event for the final day of the group's encampment Saturday at Albert Johnson Park in front of Thomas Branigan Library.

Representing more than a dozen organizations, the activists announced they had documented 23 cases of alleged torture committed by local police during the month of January alone.

Otero County Tea Party chairman Janet White, left, and former Eagle Forum chairman Maude Rathgeber answer questions about their stances concerning the upcoming city-wide mayoral election.

John France, 71, of Las Cruces, front, leads a line of runners during the Cupid s Chase 5K Run on Saturday in Mesilla.

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Texas is 1 cent more than the average last week, and in New Mexico it's 5 cents more in New Mexico, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.

Fans of Brad Paisley have a chance to meet the country superstar before his upcoming show at the Pan American Center by donating canned goods.

Whether you are serious about starting a business or buying a house or working from your home, or whether you just want to find out some information, there are free classes and seminars throughout the year that concentrate on those and other areas.

Our new canine addition has quite a history. This is the first pet that adopted us that we have been able to find documents and even a news article to relate her past experiences, most of which were sad and indicate complacent and cruel treatment.

Family members of a retired Dona Ana County deputy killed earlier this week in a rollover crash are expecting a large turnout - including many law enforcement officers - at the public visitation and funeral Saturday in Las Cruces.

A new, four-floor fire training structure the city of Las Cruces began building this week on the West Mesa should help homeowners' pocketbooks and could boost economic development, officials said.

A federal agency plans a free workshop in La Union next week that's aimed at helping farmers boost their production.

LAS CRUCES To the untrained ear, the sounds of small children banging and whacking everything in sight may seem more like irritating noise than beautiful music.

From quilt and arts shows at the Las Cruces Convention Center to films, historic homes tours, concerts and new museum exhibits, there's a lot going on this week.

The complaint, unsealed by the Supreme Court, alleged Murphy made "offensive and/or derogatory" statements regarding a "person or groups of persons," while speaking to Schultz in late 2010.

In a just-released report, the economics department of the National Autonomous University of Mexico documented the number of hours the lowest-paid workers need to labor in order purchase a basic basket of goods made up of rice, cooking oil, beans, milk, sugar, coffee, and other routinely consumed products.

A New Mexico district judge accused of bribery is resigning. Judge Michael Murphy of Las Cruces announced Wednesday that he will retire from the bench, effective Feb.