• 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

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  • Housing New Mexico announces 2025 Top Metro and Rural Mortgage Lenders who are helping New Mexicans become homeowners

    Housing New Mexico announced its 2025 Top Mortgage Lender Award recipients as part of its annual lender recognition program. For the second year in a

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  • Fentanyl Awareness Day emphasizes saving lives

    SANTA FE- Awareness, prevention and real-time solutions can make a difference when it comes to New Mexico’s ongoing efforts to reduce fentanyl overdose in the

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  • NM flavors hit the global stage at 2025 National Restaurant Association Show

    NMDA showcases six standout companies in Chicago LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico food and beverage producers are ready to make waves at the 2025 National

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  • Dog diagnosed with plague in Santa Fe County

    SANTA FE- A Santa Fe County dog has been diagnosed with plague – the first animal plague case in the state in 2025.  The New

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  • DACC Announces Honorary Degree Recipient

    Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is pleased to announce that Mr. Kris Gomez has been designated as its 2025 Honorary Degree recipient. Gomez is being awarded

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  • DACC to Hold Mega Financial Aid Event

    The community is invited to attend Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s mega FAFSA event which will provide helpful information about financial aid. The Financial Aid

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  • DACC Students Excel at State Competition

    Eight 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 Staff Recognized in Upcoming Photo Project

    Two staff members from Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will be featured and recognized in an upcoming photo project. DACC Film and Digital Media Instructor

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  • Organ Mountains in NM on list of national monuments to lose federal protections

    Snow dusts the Organ Mountains, the remnants of an early January storm. (Danielle Prokop / Source New Mexico) The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in

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No New Pope Named on First Day of Conclave

Rattlesnake Season Information

NMDA launches “Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture” campaign

State encourages use of 5-3-1 visibility method 

What New Mexicans should know about Real ID

NMDA seeks new chef ambassadors to elevate NM agriculture

Over $3 million in funding available through Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program

Texas Quake Felt in New Mexico

Summer travel brings risk of measles

LCPS Names Top Educators for 2026

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Two Pop Up Food Distributions Scheduled in Las Cruces in May

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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: 

America’s Walking Club Invites the Public to a Community Walk on May 3rd

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AVA: America’s Walking Club invites you to a Community Walk on Saturday, May 3, 2025, through downtown Las Cruces and the Historic Mesquite St. District.

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