llinois, Ohio take up medical marijuana laws

The Illinois Senate approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes on Friday, sending the measure to the governor's desk.

Stepdaughter stabs man to death, police say

A man was stabbed to death by his stepdaughter in South Juarez, according to Juarez police. Neighbors say they heard screaming coming from the house and called police.

Hot meals help keep morale high for Soldiers

It’s almost 2 a.m.; while many other Soldiers are deep in the middle of sleep, Pvt.

NMSU men’s golf tied for eighth at NCAA Regional

The New Mexico State men’s golf team carded a team score of 1-under par, 279 in round two of the NCAA Regional Golf Tournament, at the par-70, 7,036-yard ASU Karsten Golf Course.

NMSU baseball shuts out Seattle, 4-0

Senior Ryan Beck became the second New Mexico State pitcher to mark 300 strikeouts in a career as the Aggies bounced back and defeated Seattle U 4-0 at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue, Wash., Friday, May 17.

80th edition of the Hyundai Sun Bowl set for New Years Eve

The Sun Bowl Association has announced that the 2013 Hyundai Sun Bowl game will be played Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 12 p.m. MT (2 p.m. ET) at Sun Bowl Stadium.

New Mexico Unemployment Inches Down

New Mexico's unemployment is down from 6.9 in March to 6.7 in April.

Police respond to a homicide in Central El Paso

El Paso Police responded to the scene of a homicide Friday on the 2600 block of Hamilton Avenue in Central El Paso.

Man accused of stabbing boyfriend may have been hallucinating

Closing arguments will begin Monday morning in the trial of a man accused of killing his boyfriend.

Former Socorro City Councilman will face jury trial for animal cruelty

A judge ruled Thursday that former Socorro City Councilman Jesse Gandara Jr. will face a jury trial for animal cruelty charges.

Missing Man Update: Man reaches out to family in letter

Victor Vargas, a missing Clint man who vanished last weekend, is believed to be in Albuquerque and reportedly reached out to his family.

Las Cruces resident challenge to red light ordinance upheld

A Las Cruces' man four-year battle with the city is partially over. It's a story we've been following since 2011. However, Cristobal Rodriguez says his battle with the city isn't over.

Texas sues BP, Halliburton, others over oil spill

Texas on Friday became the latest state to sue BP, Halliburton and others tied to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, alleging the parties "engaged in willful and wanton misconduct" and seeking penalties and damages "to the ful

House Approves Craft Brewing Overhaul

A raft of bills that would dramatically alter the way beer is sold and consumed in Texas sailed through tentative approval from the House on Friday after a lengthy and disputatious process between brewers and beer distributors.

"Merry Christmas Bill" Heads to Governor

The “Merry Christmas bill,” aimed at giving public schools more leeway to celebrate traditional winter celebrations, is headed to the desk of Gov. Rick Perry.