Las Cruces, NM Local News, Events, and Information

Alamogordo Wed. Jun 17 2026

Commentary: Alamogordo Public Schools Board Meeting — Time to Prioritize Competence, Accountability, and Local Expertise Over Questionable Personnel Decisions

It’s time to hold elected officials accountable…

Chris Edwards Editor

Commentary: Alamogordo Public Schools Board Meeting — Time to Prioritize Competence, Accountability, and Local Expertise Over Questionable Personnel Decisions

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Jun 17 2026

Jordan T. Torrez Arrested After Reported Shots Fired Incident

Featured is assumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrest statement issued by APD.

Chris Edwards Editor

Jordan T. Torrez Arrested After Reported Shots Fired Incident

Chris Edwards Editor

Las Cruces Weather: Tuesday July 21

High: 93°

Low: 65°

Wind: 1 MPH NNW

Chance of rain: 5%

Sunny, with a high of 93 and low of 65 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear overnight.

Alamogordo Tue. Jun 16 2026

IPRA Task Force Public Meetings: Urgent Call for Otero County Residents to Defend Transparency and Public Access Rights

Your voice is required to keep politicians from closing freedom of information act inquiries - IPRA is a must.

Chris Edwards Editor

IPRA Task Force Public Meetings: Urgent Call for Otero County Residents to Defend Transparency and Public Access Rights

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jun 16 2026

COMPANION ARTICLE: NM Supreme Court Rules Today That Government Cannot Hide Public Records Behind Its Own Policies — And It Lands Directly on Alamogordo's June 23 Court Date

Part 2 in our series of recent transparency wins from the NM Supreme Court

Chris Edwards Editor

COMPANION ARTICLE: NM Supreme Court Rules Today That Government Cannot Hide Public Records Behind Its Own Policies — And It Lands Directly on Alamogordo's June 23 Court Date

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jun 16 2026

New Mexico Supreme Court's Landmark IPRA Ruling of May 28th Reshapes Government Transparency Across the State, With Direct Impact on Alamogordo

NM Supreme Court ruling challenges recent denials in Alamogordo IPRA requests…

Chris Edwards Editor

New Mexico Supreme Court's Landmark IPRA Ruling of May 28th Reshapes Government Transparency Across the State, With Direct Impact on Alamogordo

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jun 16 2026

Alamogordo Town News / KALH Radio Exclusive New Alamogordo City Manager Robert Stockwell Speaks Out in First Public Interview

Alamogordo Town News / KALH Radio Exclusive - New Alamogordo City Manager Robert Stockwell Speaks Out in First Public Interview

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Town News / KALH Radio Exclusive New Alamogordo City Manager Robert Stockwell Speaks Out in First Public Interview

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Jun 15 2026

Commission Votes 5-2 to Hire New City Manager Robert Stockwell — Without Public Debate, Without Naming Candidates in Advance, and With the Mayor Absent, Calling in and Objecting for Transparency Reasons

As predicted Jan 23rd, 2026 Robert Stockwell voted in by 5-2 vote and no other applications requested with an no end date contract...

Chris Edwards Editor

Commission Votes 5-2 to Hire New City Manager Robert Stockwell — Without Public Debate, Without Naming Candidates in Advance, and With the Mayor Absent, Calling in and Objecting for Transparency Reasons

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Jun 15 2026

Alamogordo City Commission Holds Special Meeting, Adjourns to Executive Session for City Manager Interview Amid Open Meetings Act Concerns

Meeting occurring absent the mayor 10:15 am

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo City Commission Holds Special Meeting, Adjourns to Executive Session for City Manager Interview Amid Open Meetings Act Concerns

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Jun 15 2026

Alamogordo Town News Alamogordo Police Arrest Logs thru June 7

Featured are presumed innocent until proven guilty

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Town News Alamogordo Police Arrest Logs thru June 7

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Jun 15 2026

Two Parties, Two Ousters, One Reckoning: New Mexico and Texas GOP Civil Wars Expose a National Republican Fault Line

RPNM is a minority party in free fall, one that entered 2026 without fielding a single candidate for U.S. Senate, state auditor, or state treasurer.

Chris Edwards Editor

Two Parties, Two Ousters, One Reckoning: New Mexico and Texas GOP Civil Wars Expose a National Republican Fault Line

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sun. Jun 14 2026

Amy Barela Launches Bid for New Mexico Republican Party State Chair Amid Ongoing Party Turmoil

Barela seeking to restore her role as Republican Party leader

Chris Edwards Editor

Amy Barela Launches Bid for New Mexico Republican Party State Chair Amid Ongoing Party Turmoil

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sun. Jun 14 2026

HOMETOWN HERO, GONE TO THE STARS

Dr. Alan Hale, Co-Discoverer of Comet Hale-Bopp and Alamogordo High Schools’ Own, Dies at 68

Chris Edwards Editor

HOMETOWN HERO, GONE TO THE STARS

Chris Edwards Editor

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