El Paso D.A. warns that school threats will lead to terroristic threat charges and emphasizes severe legal consequences in a newly released educational video.

Las Cruces Police Department is accepting applications for its March 2025 academy, offering competitive salaries and up to $30,000 in incentives for new recruits.

Las Cruces City Council prepares for a meeting to instruct local businesses on complying with the new Shopping Cart Ordinance to prevent cart theft and loss.

LULAC accuses Texas AG Paxton of voter suppression against Latino and Black communities and plans to seek a DOJ investigation. They plan a news conference to address their concerns.

El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez emphasized the serious approach to wage theft in Texas during a Labor Day event, highlighting the need for legal action and educational efforts.

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces is under investigation by the NM DOJ for allegedly refusing care to patients unable to pay, potentially breaching its lease with the city and county.

Several southern New Mexico fire departments signed an Automatic Aid Agreement to improve emergency response times by dispatching the nearest resources without jurisdictional boundaries.

New Mexico Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned, prompting Governor Grisham's office to seek a replacement. His resignation coincides with being an NMSU president finalist.

El Paso County partners with the MPO to seek a $10 million grant for a downtown plaza project, with a $1 million county promise, though not without dissent from some commissioners.

Las Cruces City Council discussed their Strategic Plan and police oversight, revealing increased accountability and transparency in police internal affairs.

UTEP has started its Fall semester, welcoming over 20,000 students. Enrollment numbers are yet to be finalized, and the campus faces ongoing parking challenges.

El Paso County Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt a "no-new-revenue" tax rate for the next fiscal year, lowering the rate but leading to missed investments in various areas.

El Paso's City Council adopts the FY 2025 budget with no new revenue tax rate, focusing on public safety, tech upgrades, cultural projects, and a higher minimum wage.