Tag: Las Cruces

“He Never Had a Chance”: A Correction Officer Was Beaten Unconscious and Tased in a 22-Second Jailhouse Attack

A correction officer assisting the U.S. Marshals Service at the Doña Ana County Detention Center was beaten unconscious and tased during a 22-second assault that federal prosecutors describe as a coordinated ambush. Three inmates now face federal charges that could send them to prison for up to 20 years if convicted.

Oracle’s $5 Billion Pitch to New Mexico: Can Project Jupiter Win Over Skeptical Residents?

Oracle is rolling out a statewide advertising campaign to build support for Project Jupiter, its massive planned data center campus in Doña Ana County. The company promises jobs, cleaner energy and minimal water use, but residents and environmental advocates remain skeptical about the long-term impact of AI infrastructure in drought-stricken New Mexico.

NASA Astronaut, Engineer to Inspire NMSU Students and Las Cruces Community to “Reach Your Own Stars”

A NASA astronaut and engineer is bringing lessons from space–and life–to New Mexico State University (NMSU).

New Mexico Nurse Arrested, Accused of Sexually Assaulting Underage Patient

A nurse from Las Cruces has been arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile patient. The suspect has...

Las Cruces Ends Movie Studio Partnership, Seeks $1.3M Refund

Las Cruces has ended its partnership with film studio 828 Productions after the company failed to fulfill its investment and job creation promises, and the city is seeking to claw back about $1.3 million in public funds. The move highlights challenges and accountability questions in economic incentive deals for local development.

NMSU Art Grad To Design LCIFF Poster, Set For March Reveal

New Mexico State University art graduate Asiah Thomas-Mandlman will create the poster for the Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF), with organizers unveiling it March 6.

Pipe Manufacturer Endurance Technologies to Open First U.S. Facility in New Mexico

Canadian pipe manufacturer Endurance Technologies is set to open its first U.S. facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, creating 43 jobs and investing $18.6 million over the next three years. The move supports the state’s broader push to attract manufacturing and diversify its economy.