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DACC Students Sweep State Competition
Seven students from Doña Ana Community College (DACC) are now headed to a national competition after winning first place at the recent SkillsUSA statewide event.
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DACC and Local Union Partner To Upskill Workforce
A new partnership between DACC and a local union is offering a pathway for apprentices at the union to earn college credit while receiving on-the-job training. DACC
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Employer Warning Leads to Arrest in Deadly Highway 550 Hit-and-Run Near Farmington
LAS CRUCES – A suspected impaired driver is facing multiple felony charges following a fatal hit-and-run crash Sunday morning in northern New Mexico, according to
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Health officials warn against chicks and ducklings as Easter gifts
Chicks, ducklings linked to Salmonella risk SANTA FE – Seasonal cuteness aside, chicks and ducklings are a leading source of salmonella infections in young children. The
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Albuquerque Adds Four More Speed Cameras as Enforcement Program Grows
LAS CRUCES – Motorists heading to Albuquerque should take note of new automated speed enforcement cameras that went live this week, adding four additional monitoring
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Road Rage Shooting in Albuquerque Raises Safety Concerns Across Region
LAS CRUCES – A fatal road rage shooting in Albuquerque is drawing attention across southern New Mexico as law enforcement officials continue investigating the incident
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Sobriety Checkpoints Planned in Doña Ana County During April Statewide Enforcement Effort
LAS CRUCES – Drivers in Las Cruces and throughout Doña Ana County can expect to see sobriety checkpoints and increased patrol activity during April as
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State measles count rises to 15
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s measles case count has risen to 15, all linked to three county detention centers, the New Mexico Department of Health
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DACC Offices Closed For Professional Development
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) campuses and centers will be closed for a college-wide professional development day. The closure will be on Friday, April 17th for professional development. This is an annual conference for all DACC
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Oldest living U.S. veteran James C. Flowers honored at Las Cruces home
James Clayton Flowers, a 110-year-old Las Cruces resident, Tuskegee Airman and the oldest living veteran in the United States, was honored Friday at his home
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Fire Restrictions Take Effect March 27 on BLM Lands in Socorro and Catron Counties
LAS CRUCES – The Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions beginning Friday, March 27, on public lands managed by the Socorro Field Office,
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New Mexico Agriculture Industry Surges Past $50 Billion in Economic Impact
New Mexico’s food and agriculture industry continues to show strong momentum, generating more than $50 billion in economic impact in 2025, according to a newly
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Veterans’ Services annual conference set for Las Cruces
New Mexico veterans and their families can get hands-on help filing benefits claims, connect with service providers and attend sessions on emerging treatments and mental
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NM, KS host all-women Mexican beef genetics trade delegation
First trade mission of its kind underscores growing leadership of women LAS CRUCES, N.M. — In a first-of-its-kind effort emphasizing the growing role of women
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Economic report: state’s agriculture industry shows growth
NM’s food and agriculture sector contributes $50B to state economy LAS CRUCES, N.M. — New Mexico’s food and agriculture industries generated $50.5 billion in economic
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Shooting at Holloman AFB
One person is dead and another injured following a shooting Tuesday evening at Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo. Officials say the base was placed
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Attempted Kidnapping Near NMSU Triggers Safety Alert, Increased Patrols
LAS CRUCES – University police are searching for a suspect after an attempted kidnapping near the New Mexico State University campus Tuesday night March 17th.
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State measles count rises to 13
Increase in cases a reminder to check records and get vaccinated SANTA FE – New Mexico’s measles case count has risen to 13, all linked
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Rabid Bobcat Found in Sierra County Prompts Health Alert in Southern New Mexico
LAS CRUCES – A bobcat in Sierra County has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed animal rabies case in New Mexico for 2026, according
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Residents Invited to Speak Out on Arsenic Concerns in Sunland Park Drinking Water
LAS CRUCES – Residents in southern Doña Ana County are being invited to speak directly with state officials as concerns grow over arsenic contamination in
Coming Local Events
31st Annual Springfest 2026!
Does Your Business or Organization Want to Be Part of the Greatest Egg Hunt in the Southwest? Join the community tradition as Springfest celebrates its
DACC Hosting Pickleball Passion for the Pantry Tournament
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is looking for those who like to play pickleball and make a difference in the community. The college is hosting the Pickleball
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