Jessy Hawkins

February 16, 2026 I Sixth Judicial District Attorney Norman R. Wheeler announced today that Jessy Hawkins, 23, has been sentenced for the shooting death of Kenneth Boudreaux Jr. Hawkins pleaded guilty to Count 1: Second-Degree Murder, with a habitual offender enhancement of one year and a firearm enhancement due to a prior felony conviction. He was sentenced to 24 years in the New Mexico Department of Corrections by District Court Judge Jennifer DeLaney. The case was prosecuted by Chief Deputy District Attorney Cashmala Fazal.

On Wednesday February 19, 2026 in the early afternoon hours, Gila Regional Medical Center EMS personnel responded to the Mimbres area in regard to a medical complaint on a 35 year old male later identified as Kel J. Avena. Mr. Avena was evaluated at his residence but required more thorough care and was to be transported to the hospital. While in route to Gila Regional Medical Center, Mr. Avena entered into a physical fight with the EMT providing care in the rear of the moving ambulance. During this fight, the EMT was stabbed in the neck, suffering a severe and life-threatening injury. The injured EMT called out for help to his partner who was driving the ambulance. The driver immediately pulled over the ambulance and began to assist his injured partner.

To download a PDF of the release, please visit the following link: FCX Announces Agreement for Life of Resource Extension of Operating Rights in Grasberg Minerals District

FCX Announces Agreement for Life of Resource Extension of Operating Rights in Grasberg Minerals District

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Freeport (NYSE: FCX) announced today that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Indonesia government for a life of resource extension of operating rights for PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) in the Grasberg minerals district.

Under the terms of the MOU, the parties agreed to the following:

Removed high wind warnings for I10 Corridor from NM Roads.

ROAD ADVISORY
Difficult Driving Conditions I-10 Deming Area
Difficult Driving Conditions, I 10 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 5, (NM 80/ROAD FORKS) to mile marker 11, (Country Club) (ANIMAS).
High Winds - High profile vehicles use extreme caution. Blowing dust may cause limited visibility.

ROAD ADVISORY
Difficult Driving Conditions I-10 Lordsburg Area
Difficult Driving Conditions, I 10 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 5, (NM 80/ROAD FORKS) to mile marker 11, (Country Club) (ANIMAS). High Winds - High profile vehicles use extreme caution. Blowing dust may cause limited visibility.

HIGH WIND WEATHER ADVISORY:

High wind warning in Hildago, Luna and Dona Ana counties. High profile vehicles please use caution. The NMDOT will continue monitoring the roadway. This event will be updated as conditions change.

SILVER CITY, NM — Western New Mexico University (WNMU) has reached a significant milestone in its national search for the institution's 16th president. The WNMU Presidential Search Committee has identified five distinguished finalists who will visit the Silver City campus for extensive interviews and community engagement in late February and early March.

In accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, the WNMU Board of Regents will convene on March 17, 2026, to announce the university's next leader.

Interim President Chris Maples, Ph.D., said, "Identifying the next leader of Western New Mexico University is one of the most important tasks that can be undertaken by the university community. These five finalists rose to the top of a field of highly qualified candidates with outstanding leadership and innovation credentials. Each candidate brings a unique perspective that aligns with our mission as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and our commitment to the applied liberal arts."