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Las Cruces Electric Light Parade Grand Marshal Named
LAS CRUCES – Master Sergeant Melissa Gonzales has been named Grand Marshal for the City of Las Cruces Electric Light Parade. The parade is scheduled
NMSU Awarded $759,000 Grant to Develop Stronger Green Chile
LAS CRUCES – New Mexico State University has received a $759,000 federal grant to develop a new variety of green chile that is both disease-resistant
Las Cruces Announces Two-Day Fourth of July Celebration
DEMING – The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with two days of free Fourth of July
Doña Ana Fire Rescue Promotes Two Deputy Chiefs
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana Fire Rescue has promoted two veteran members of the department to deputy chief positions as part of an effort to
City to End Subsidized Air Service Between Las Cruces and Albuquerque
LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces announced it will discontinue Advanced Air’s subsidized passenger service between Las Cruces International Airport and Albuquerque beginning
Woman Arrested After Alleged Burglary at Mesilla Residence
MESILLA – A 46-year-old woman was arrested June 19 after authorities responded to a reported residential burglary in progress at a home on McDowell Street
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Following 2025 Death of Las Cruces Army Veteran
LAS CRUCES – A wrongful death and civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the City of Las Cruces, two Las Cruces police officers, and
Josie Treviño Named Assistant Director of Finance for Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces has selected Josie Treviño as its new Assistant Director of Finance. Treviño brings more than 17 years
Heat Advisory Issued for Las Cruces Area Through Wednesday
LAS CRUCES – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Mesilla Valley and surrounding areas as dangerously hot temperatures settle across
Search and Rescue Volunteers Help Locate Lost Hiker in Catron County
RESERVE – A 74-year-old man who became lost while hiking in Catron County was safely located and reunited with his family thanks to the efforts
NMSU Police Arrest Man Following Reported Explosions Near Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – A 46-year-old man has been arrested following reports of explosions near an RV camper in a desert area south of the New
Health officials urge parents to stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health is alerting the public to stop use of any Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic infant
State reimburses ag businesses up to $15,000 to hire interns
LAS CRUCES – New Mexico agricultural businesses can now apply for funding to hire paid interns through the state’s Agricultural Workforce Development Program, which reimburses
Nursing Professor Recognized For Dedication to Women
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) Nursing Professor Andrea Cathey is being recognized for her volunteer work helping expecting moms. Cathey has been volunteering and providing her expertise for
Earthquake Swarm Shakes Central New Mexico Near Belen
ALBUQUERQUE – A series of earthquakes shook parts of central New Mexico on Wednesday, with at least seven seismic events reported in an area south
Fire Station 9 Concrete Pour for June 23, 2026
LAS CRUCES – Early morning construction work will take place beginning at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3900 Central Avenue (Fire Station
Registration Opens Soon for Teen Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament
LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will soon begin registration for its 6-on-6 Co-Ed Teen Sand Volleyball Tournament, scheduled for
WNMU Museum Collection Grows Through Major Artifact Transfer
SILVER CITY – The Western New Mexico University Museum in Silver City, NM has significantly expanded its permanent collection through a major transfer of artifacts
Largest Wind Farm in U.S. Set to Begin Operations in New Mexico
New Mexico State News SANTA FE – A massive renewable energy project stretching across central New Mexico is expected to begin commercial operations this month,
Peter Wirth to Step Down as Senate Majority Leader, Won’t Seek Re-Election
New Mexico State News Peter Wirth to Step Down as Senate Majority Leader, Won’t Seek Re-Election SANTA FE – New Mexico Senate Majority Floor Leader
New Mexico reports first case of human plague in 2026
SANTA FE – A Santa Fe County woman has died from plague—the first human case in New Mexico in 2026, the New Mexico Department of
Bear Fire Burning in Gila National Forest
CATRON COUNTY – Firefighters are working to contain the Bear Fire burning in the Gila National Forest in Catron County. The wildfire is located about
Free back-to-school vaccine clinics open statewide through late August
More than 60 locations offer no-cost shots for children of all ages SANTA FE – New Mexico children can get free required back-to-school vaccinations at clinics
Public health offices closed for Juneteenth
NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, the holiday
State confirms first New World screwworm case in Lea County
Infested zone established to support safe animal movement EUNICE, N.M. – New Mexico animal health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of New World
Screwworm Case Confirmed in New Mexico Dog as Officials Urge Pet Owners to Stay Alert
LAS CRUCES – A confirmed case of New World screwworm in a New Mexico dog is drawing attention from animal health officials and raising concerns
Sunland Park Woman Facing Charges After Alleged Stabbing
SUNLAND PARK – A Sunland Park woman is facing charges after police say a confrontation ended with an elderly man being stabbed. According to court
Las Cruces Activates Cooling Stations as Triple-Digit Heat Arrives
LAS CRUCES – With temperatures expected to climb into the triple digits this week, the City of Las Cruces has activated several cooling stations to
Long-Awaited Water Pipeline to Bring Reliable Drinking Water to To’Hajiilee
ALBUQUERQUE – A long-awaited water pipeline project is moving forward to connect the Navajo community of To’Hajiilee west of Albuquerque to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County
Albuquerque BioPark Continues Major Upgrades Across Zoo, Aquarium and Gardens
ALBUQUERQUE – Visitors to the Albuquerque BioPark are seeing major changes as a multi-year improvement plan continues to transform one of New Mexico’s most popular
Science Fair Summer Coming to Branigan Library
LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces Public Libraries is inviting students who participated in a school science fair during the 2025–2026 school year
Las Cruces Council Moves to Repeal Controversial Committee Ordinance
LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces City Council is expected to consider repealing an ordinance that critics say allowed certain city committee meetings to be
Las Cruces Schools Seek Public Input on Proposed Student Dress Policy Changes
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Public Schools is asking parents, students, staff and community members to weigh in on proposed changes to the district’s student
Slithering Toward Survival: WNMU Professor’s Research Unlocks the Secrets of Rattlesnake Resilience
SILVER CITY – Western New Mexico University Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolution Caleb Loughran, Ph.D., has published extensive findings decoding the survival and social
Motorcyclist Killed in Interstate 25 Crash; Driver Charged with Homicide by Vehicle
ALBUQUERQUE – A 58-year-old Albuquerque man has been charged following a fatal motorcycle crash late Saturday night on Interstate 25 in Albuquerque. According to the
Jury Awards $13 Million in Death of ‘Star Trek’ Actress Nichelle Nichols
SILVER CITY – A Grant County jury has awarded $13 million to the estate of actress Nichelle Nichols in a wrongful death lawsuit involving Gila
Deming Popeyes Employees Hospitalized Following Possible Exposure to Unknown Substance
LAS CRUCES – Authorities are investigating a suspicious incident at the Popeyes restaurant in Deming after two employees became ill following possible exposure to an
Beyond the Stage: Jon Bon Jovi and Wife Dorothea Use Rock Stardom to Fight Hunger and Homelessness
LAS CRUCES – When many wealthy celebrities spend their fortunes on luxury homes, yachts and extravagant lifestyles, rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his wife,
3 people in hospital after small plane crash at Doña Ana County International Jetport
According to our news partners at KVIA: Doña Ana Fire Rescue confirmed with ABC-7 a small plane crashed at the Doña Ana County International Jetport
Free Summer Produce Distributions Continue for LCPS Families
LAS CRUCES – Free fresh fruits and vegetables are available to the public this summer through Brighter Bites’ summer produce distributions at three Las Cruces
Ten First Responders Hospitalized After Possible Contaminant Exposure In Silver City
SILVER CITY – Ten first responders were hospitalized after responding to a possible overdose call in Silver City. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office,
State Restores Hotline To Report Abuse Of People With Disabilities
SANTA FE – New Mexicans will again have a direct hotline to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Free Fishing Derby And Trail Volunteer Event Set For Saturday At Lake Roberts
GILA – Families are invited to Lake Roberts this Saturday for two free outdoor events hosted by the Gila National Forest. The Annual Aldo Leopold
Free car seat fitting station offered June 4 in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES — A free car seat fitting station will be available to the public from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Sisbarro Buick-GMC,
Las Cruces City Council Approves Liquor License Request, Grants And Capital Project Updates
LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces City Council approved a liquor license request, accepted two grants, amended the city’s capital improvements program and updated appraisal
LCPS Food Distribution Set For Thursday Morning
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Public Schools will host a drive-thru food distribution Thursday morning, June 4, for local families needing food assistance. The distribution
Primary Election Results Set Local And State November Matchups
LAS CRUCES – Unofficial primary election results from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office show several Doña Ana County races are now set for
State Police Announce June Checkpoints Across New Mexico
SANTA FE – New Mexico State Police will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in counties across the state
Doña Ana County Awards Emergency Medical Services Contract for Detention Center
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County commissioners approved an emergency procurement contract Tuesday to continue medical and mental health services at the Doña Ana County
Investigators Rule Fairway Drive Explosion and Fire Accidental
LAS CRUCES – Investigators have determined that a May 28 explosion and residential structure fire on Fairway Drive in Las Cruces was accidental. According to














































