Captain in deadly cruise ship accident to be tried

By CNN
An Italian judge ruled Wednesday that the captain of a cruise ship involved in a deadly accident last year be tried, Italy's state-run ANSA news agency reported.

Fort Bliss Cemetery recognized for water conservation efforts

By Staff Sgt. Kenneth G. Pawlak, 16th MPAD
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recognized Fort Bliss National Cemetery with the state’s highest environmental honor, the 2013 Texas Environmental Excellence Award in the Water Conservation at the TCEQ Environmental Trade Fa

‘Iron Thunder’ Battalion supports Network Integration Evaluation

By Sgt. Brian Fore, 4-27 FA, 2nd BCT, 1st AD
Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, head out to Doña Anna Base Camp at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., to support the Network Integration Evaluation 13.2 from late A

Crews put out hot spots day after massive brush fire

By Juan Gutierrez
Fire crews have wrapped up most of the major work on Monday's massive brush fire in Sunland Park that spread into El Paso's Upper Valley.

Couple robbed at gunpoint

By Keagan Harsha
Las Cruces police are on the lookout for three suspects who robbed a couple at gunpoint early this morning.

El Paso County owes Western Refining $1.8 million

By Keagan Harsha
El Paso County is being told to pay up. They owe nearly $1.8 million to Western Refining. This after the Central Appraisal District reached a less-than-expected tax settlement with Western Refining.

Diablos rally for 8-3 victory on Kids Day

By Beau Bagley
After a rough start in a three game series with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks losing 12-3 last night, the Diablos came back with a convincing 8-3 win, thanks to clutch hits and an electrifying crowd to tie the series at 1-1 on Kids Day!

NMSU's Ume-Ezeoke named to 2013 Rimington Trophy watch list

By Beau Bagley
Junior center Valerian Ume-Ezeoke has been named to the Rimington Trophy 2013 Spring Watch List. The list includes 17 returning players from the 2012 Watch List. In all, there are 44 players on the Watch List.

UTEP Women’s Basketball adds six student-athletes For 2013-14 season

By Beau Bagley
Six individuals have signed national letters of intent to attend school and play for the UTEP women’s basketball team in the upcoming 2013-14 season, head coach Keitha Adams announced Tuesday.

Four Aggie baseball players earn All-WAC honors

By Beau Bagley
The Western Athletic Conference released its 2013 all-WAC baseball teams and postseason awards as selected by the league’s head coaches and four New Mexico State baseball players were selected, with two on the first team and two on the se

More witnesses take stand in Ferri murder trial

By Juan Gutierrez
Day two of the Gino Ferri murder trial continued in Las Cruces Tuesday with with witness testimony.

Well work may cause water discoloration, utility leaders say

By Adrienne Alvarez
Las Crucens may find their water looking a little funny Wednesday, according to Las Cruces Utilities.

No injunction for county in domestic partner benefits lawsuit

By Adrienne Alvarez
El Paso County will not face an injunction over same-sex partner benefits, a judge decided Tuesday.

Special election will be held in November to replace former Anthony, Texas mayor

By staff
It became official Monday night, after 20 years in office Art Franco will no longer serve as the Mayor of Anthony, Texas.

Jodi Arias asks jury for life in prison

By NBC
Convicted murderer Jodi Arias pleaded for life in prison when she addressed the jury during the penalty phase of her trial Tuesday.