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ROAD CLOSURE Las Cruces to Deming
Closure: I-10 westbound from mile marker 131 (AIRPORT) to mile marker 85 (DEMING EAST) is impassable due to high winds and blowing dust.
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Persons experiencing homelessness face greater health risks
New study tracks homeless health outcomes in hospitals SANTA FE – People who are homeless are more likely to get sick, hurt or even die from
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The University Art Museum is excited to partner with Santa Fe-based, Axle Contemporary
Las Cruces, NM– The University Art Museum (UAM) is excited to partner with Santa Fe-based, Axle Contemporary, to present E Pluribus Unum: Mogollon in the
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The University Art Museum Announces CRUCES: New Acquisitions from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection
Las Cruces, NM – The University Art Museum (UAM) is delighted to announce the opening of CRUCES: New Acquisitions from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection,
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Warning of Toll Road Scam
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is warning residents about a widespread scam targeting New Mexicans with fake toll road payment demands. “These scammers
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Police Identify Man Killed in Thursday’s Shooting
The man who died in Thursday’s shooting on Walnut Street has been identified as 18-year-old Josiah Perrault. Perrault succumbed to injuries he received during the
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DACC Professor Awarded Teaching Award
One of Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s professors is being honored with a Teaching Excellence Award. Associate Professor James Cadena, with the DACC Business and
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Latorre Receives Mission in Action Award
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) Professor Dr. Joann Latorre was recently awarded the Mission in Action Award from the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
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Measles case reported in Curry County
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed the first measles case in Curry County—a vulnerable infant too young to receive protective
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New Pope Leo XIV is an American
From the New York Times: Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday and took the name Pope Leo
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No New Pope Named on First Day of Conclave
Shared from our friends at KVIA: Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, meaning that cardinals did not elect a
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Rattlesnake Season Information
From our friends at BLM: It’s officially rattlesnake season! We’ve seen a number of snakes throughout the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument. While some
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NMDA launches “Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture” campaign
Seeking nominations for 2026 honorees The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) announces the launch of its new “Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture” campaign, celebrating
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State encourages use of 5-3-1 visibility method
May is both Asthma Awareness Month and Wildfire Awareness Month and a good time to encourage New Mexicans to use the 5-3-1 visibility method on smoky days
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What New Mexicans should know about Real ID
Starting Wednesday, May 7, all U.S. air travelers will need a Real ID-compliant license or another federally accepted form of identification to board domestic flights.
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NMDA seeks new chef ambassadors to elevate NM agriculture
Applications now open for third class of program participants The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is accepting applications for its NEW MEXICO—Taste the Tradition®
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Over $3 million in funding available through Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program
Over $3 million in funding is available for Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program, which provides home repairs related to health and safety issues, substandard
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Texas Quake Felt in New Mexico
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck West Texas on Saturday night, part of a swarm of earthquakes to rock the area near the Texas border with
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Summer travel brings risk of measles
SANTA FE- Summer is coming, and that means more visitors and community events in New Mexico – as well as more potential exposures when it comes
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LCPS Names Top Educators for 2026
Las Cruces Public Schools and the LCPS Foundation recognized the district’s top educators of 2026 during the annual Celebration of Excellence event, held April 25
Coming Local Events
The University Art Museum Announces CRUCES: New Acquisitions from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection
Las Cruces, NM – The University Art Museum (UAM) is delighted to announce the opening of CRUCES: New Acquisitions from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection,
Two Pop Up Food Distributions Scheduled in Las Cruces in May
Community members who need help with food are invited to two food distributions occurring in Las Cruces in May. The FREE pop-up food distributions occur:
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