Las Cruces, NM Local News, Events, and Information

Alamogordo Thu. Jan 8 2026

Pretrial Motion Hearing Set for January 16 in First-Degree Murder Case Against Former Otero County Deputy Jacob Diaz-Austin

Another pretrial hearing scheduled for January 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM before Judge Angie K. Schneider.

Chris Edwards Editor

Pretrial Motion Hearing Set for January 16 in First-Degree Murder Case Against Former Otero County Deputy Jacob Diaz-Austin

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Jan 7 2026

DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in Mid-Fire Burglary at Ruidoso Jewelry Store

Uziah Alaniz, 25, of Ruidoso Downs, faces multiple felony charges after DNA evidence connected him to the break-in at Johnston Jewelers

Chris Edwards Editor

DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in Mid-Fire Burglary at Ruidoso Jewelry Store

Chris Edwards Editor

Las Cruces Weather: Thursday March 19

High: 95°

Low: 53°

Wind: 3 MPH N

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 95 and low of 53 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear during the afternoon and evening,

Alamogordo Wed. Jan 7 2026

Dr. Stephenanie Hernandez PHD, Acting City Manager City of Alamogordo Thanks Staff for a Successful 2025

Our community relies on the dedication of approximately 330, thank you... Dr Stephanie Hernandez

Chris Edwards Editor

Dr. Stephenanie Hernandez PHD, Acting City Manager City of Alamogordo Thanks Staff for a Successful 2025

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Jan 7 2026

Voices of Alamogordo Forum: Community and City Leaders Engage on Budget, Projects, and Future Planning

Voices of Alamogordo Forum ignited positive discussion and after event participants met with city representatives for one on one face time in positivity

Chris Edwards Editor

Voices of Alamogordo Forum: Community and City Leaders Engage on Budget, Projects, and Future Planning

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jan 6 2026

Ruidoso Man Severus Salas Arrested After Bomb Threat Forced Evacuation of Both Alamogordo Walmarts

Multiple bomb threats the end of 2025 and police made yet another arrest…

Chris Edwards Editor

Ruidoso Man Severus Salas Arrested After Bomb Threat Forced Evacuation of Both Alamogordo Walmarts

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jan 6 2026

Budget Reality: Air Force Teases Major Hypersonic Upgrade for Holloman

…But Big Bucks Are Far From Guaranteed - Facts Matter confirmed by Air Force confirming the accuracy of 2nd Life Media reports

Chris Edwards Editor

Budget Reality: Air Force Teases Major Hypersonic Upgrade for Holloman

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jan 6 2026

Commentary & Analysis: Pretrial Rulings Case Tilt Toward Prosecution in Hadley Murder Case

Dr. Ramirez (retired) has no affiliation with parties in this case and provides this analysis without warranty of accuracy nor as legal advise.

Chris Edwards Editor

Commentary & Analysis: Pretrial Rulings Case Tilt Toward Prosecution in Hadley Murder Case

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jan 6 2026

Pretrial Motions Heard Today in Controversial Murder Charge Against Deputy in Elijah Hadley’s 2024 Killing

District Judge Angie K. Schneider presided over a critical motion hearing

Chris Edwards Editor

Pretrial Motions Heard Today in Controversial Murder Charge Against Deputy in Elijah Hadley’s 2024 Killing

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Jan 5 2026

Centrist Gubernatorial Candidate Ken Miyagishima Weighs In on U.S. Capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Breaking the mold of most Democratic leaders Ken Miyagishima compares the military action to that of Noriega

Chris Edwards Editor

Centrist Gubernatorial Candidate Ken Miyagishima Weighs In on U.S. Capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Jan 5 2026

Alamogordo Prepares for 2026 MLK Day Freedom March and Community Celebration

March and hosted events at the Dudley School January 19th

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Prepares for 2026 MLK Day Freedom March and Community Celebration

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Jan 5 2026

Order Your Tickets Otero County to Host 47th Annual Legislative Prayer Breakfast Ahead of 2026 Session

The Otero County Legislative Prayer Breakfast, a tradition spanning nearly five decades...

Chris Edwards Editor

Order Your Tickets Otero County to Host 47th Annual Legislative Prayer Breakfast Ahead of 2026 Session

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sun. Jan 4 2026

Alamogordo Online Residents Rally in Support of U.S. Action in Venezuela Despite Local Protest Coverage

Online sentiment was more supportive locally in this military town of Alamogordo

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Online Residents Rally in Support of U.S. Action in Venezuela Despite Local Protest Coverage

Chris Edwards Editor

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