The trial of Robert Telles for the murder of journalist Jeff German has begun, with Telles accused of stabbing German, who had reportedly exposed Telles' professional troubles.

A Las Cruces man received a 20-year sentence for distributing thousands of explicit images and videos of minors, conspiring with his cousin. Both men must register as sex offenders after prison.

The National Weather Service in El Paso forecasts a heatwave, with temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees, and advises residents to take precautions.

A 76-year-old, Frederick Urban, faces charges for illegal arms and explosives found at his New Mexico home after a citizen's tip-off led to an ATF-led search.