Efforts by New Mexico lawmakers to contain violent crime took center stage Saturday at the conclusion of an annual legislative session — just hours after three people were killed and 15 injured in an outburst of gunfire at a public park in Las Cruces.

The city’s release ends a legal battle with news outlets, but other government agencies are withholding materials.

Authorities in New Mexico's largest city say a suspect believed to be connected to at least one of the recent shootings at or near the homes or offices of several elected officials is in custody.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation that will legalize recreational marijuana.

The airline industry is facing a staffing crunch -- a worldwide pilot shortage -- making it tougher to grow and expand. With thousands of Baby Boomer pilots retiring, there is a worldwide pilot shortage. The pilot shortage was also hurting Perna, the founder of Epic Flight Academy. He's now poised to take advantage of the pilot shortage and some day earn a six-figure salary. The program at Epic Flight Academy is full, but they said the funding model was so successful, they believe airlines will eventually replicate it.