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.

A 55-year-old man was arrested earlier this month on accusations that he has repeatedly raped an 11-year-old boy and Miami-Dade police say they believe there may be other victims out there who have yet to come forward.

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.