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State releases top New Mexico baby names of 2025
SANTA FE – Olivia and Noah topped the list of baby names in New Mexico for 2025, while other long popular names like Liam, Sophia and Sofia
Public health offices closed Christmas and New Year’s Day
SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance
SCRTD Launches New Magenta Route Connecting Las Cruces MVITT to the Butterfield Community Center
Las Cruces, NM, The South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) is expanding transit access in Doña Ana County with the launch of the new Magenta
Health Department Helpline now accepting text messages
SANTA FE – People seeking help with medical questions or finding providers in New Mexico can now send text messages to the state Health Department Helpline.
ACTion Programs for Animals’ offers Home 4 the Holidays adoption special
LAS CRUCES – If you are looking to add a furry friend to your family this holiday season, ACTion Programs for Animals (APA) is offering a Home 4 the
Department of Health recommends hepatitis B vaccine
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health continues to strongly recommend hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns, with the first dose within 24 hours
Schools, senior centers & farmers honored for promoting New Mexico-grown food
SANTA FE, NM – A record-breaking number of awardees will be honored Monday afternoon at the National Farm to Cafeteria Conference in Albuquerque for their
State health officials urge flu vaccinations before holiday gatherings
SANTA FE – New Mexicans should get their flu shots now, before holiday travel and gatherings increase the risk of spreading illness. The New Mexico
Health workers honored for vaccination efforts
“Champion” awards highlight their work SANTA FE – The New Mexico Immunization Coalition recognized a number of state public health employees with awards for their work
New Mexico secures $3.5 million federal grant to strengthen local food supply chain
18 agribusinesses to enhance processing, distribution, and facilities LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Eighteen New Mexico agribusinesses are set to boost operations with a $3.54 million
New Mexico confirms first case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) are urging horse owners to take immediate preventive measures
Family health history talks could prevent serious diseases
SANTA FE – Knowing your family’s health history could help prevent serious diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, and Thanksgiving dinner conversations offer an
$500,000 in USDA specialty crop funding available for NM
NMDA to hold workshops in December in advance of Feb. 14 proposal deadline LAS CRUCES, N.M. – More than $500,000 in funding is available to
Report finds increased levels of metals in Mora County water
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health are urging Mora County residents to test their private wells
Get your shots now before respiratory viruses spread
Vaccines for flu, COVID-19 and RSV are available now SANTA FE – Flu and COVID-19 are already circulating in New Mexico, and health officials say getting
Botulism outbreak leads to nationwide recall of infant formula
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health is alerting the public to stop use of any ByHeart whole nutrition infant formula immediately.
Awareness + action = diabetes prevention
SANTA FE – November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, highlighting a condition that affects 254,000 New Mexico residents. More New Mexicans are at risk: nearly
Seven projects to boost New Mexico specialty crops
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Seven projects aimed at strengthening New Mexico’s specialty crop industry will launch this fall with $611,032 in federal funding running through
Double Shooting at Whiskey Dicks
As reported by KFOX News: Las Cruces police are investigating a double shooting in the parking lot of a local bar that resulted in the
Las Cruces Woman Arrested on Multiple Identity Theft Charges
A 37-year-old woman in Las Cruces was arrested Thursday and charged with over 100 crimes relating to identity theft. KFOX reports Jail records show Karen
New Mexico High School Football Playoffs
The postseason is underway across New Mexico high school football, and there’s plenty to track and celebrate. Here are the key details, storylines, and what
37th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March
37th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March Set for March 21–22 2026 at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. — The
New dashboard provides substance use and mental health data
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is launching a new dashboard to provide more timely substance abuse and mental health data to
Funding available to preserve multifamily properties through Housing New Mexico’s preservation loan fund
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – To preserve affordable housing in the state, Housing New Mexico has funding available through its New Mexico Preservation Loan Fund, which is a
Housing New Mexico, Red Feather Development Group celebrate Weatherization Day at Navajo Nation home Oct. 30
UPPER FRUITLAND, N.M. – It was a day of celebration as people gathered at an Upper Fruitland, New Mexico home to learn about energy efficient retrofits
HomeGrown for the holidays at NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – With the holiday season right around the corner, come sample and shop for New Mexico’s award-winning food products at HomeGrown: A
Fresh food reaches Harding and Union Counties
Partnership delivers 10,000 pounds of local produce to rural communities SANTA FE – A partnership between state health officials, local farmers, and food banks delivered 10,000
Prescription drugs cause one quarter of overdose deaths
SANTA FE – New Mexico had the sixth-highest drug overdose death rate in the nation, and nearly one quarter of these deaths were caused by prescription
NM singer-songwriter and farrier receive 2025 Rounders Award
Huston, Keith celebrated for articulating the Western way of life LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico singer-songwriter Randy Huston and farrier Jim Keith received the
Keep firewood local: Help stop the spread of invasive pests
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Moving untreated firewood across state lines or long distances can introduce destructive invasive pests that threaten New Mexico’s forests, landscapes and
State renews order to combat congenital syphilis
SANTA FE – After New Mexico saw syphilis rates drop for the first time since 2018, the state is renewing aggressive testing requirements to sustain
State launches health literacy initiative
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is launching a statewide health literacy initiative to make health information clearer and easier to understand.
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Telshor Boulevard
Las Cruces police and the Officer-involved Incident Task Force are investigating a shooting that occurred early Thursday evening in the parking lot of a restaurant
DACC Dental Clinic Accepting New Insurance
Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s dental clinic is now happy to announce it is accepting Medicaid insurance. The low-cost clinic is open to the public
Public Information Meeting Scheduled for Spruce/Telshor/Triviz Intersection Improvements Project
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 700 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM The City of
Third Suspect Arrested in Park Shooting
A third young man has been arrested for his involvement in the Sept. 4 fatal shooting at Salopek Park. Esteban Munoz, 19, was arrested Wednesday
City Seeking Input on MRA Proposal
The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents and business owners to review and provide feedback on the West Picacho and Motel Boulevard Metropolitan Redevelopment
Chile Drop Heats Up with $10,000 Boost from NM Tourism
Las Cruces, NM – October 3, 2025– Main Street Las Cruces (formerly the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership) is beyond thrilled to announce it has been
Housing New Mexico celebrates Pedrena Apartments ribbon-cutting ceremony in Las Cruces Tuesday
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – In celebration of another affordable housing opportunity in the state, Housing New Mexico representatives attended the Pedrena Apartments ribbon-cutting ceremony in Las
New Mexico Health Department calls end of measles outbreak
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has declared the state’s measles outbreak, which started on February 14, to be over. The last cases
Plague case reported in Bernalillo County
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports a case of plague in a 77-year-old man from Bernalillo County, the second case of the
Falls main cause of injury-related deaths for Elderly
SANTA FE – Unintentional falls were the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older New Mexicans from 2019-2023, according to New Mexico Department of Health
Housing New Mexico presents awards to 14 affordable housing leaders at 2025 New Mexico Housing Summit
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Housing New Mexico representatives presented 14 awards to leaders in the state’s affordable housing industry at the 2025 New Mexico Housing Summit Friday,
Rise in overdose deaths and ER visits in three Northeast counties
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports an increase in overdose deaths and overdose-related emergency department visits during the first half of
Touro College of Dental Medicine Announces the Grand Opening of its Dental Clinical Training Facility and Albuquerque Campus
New Mexico’s first pre-doctoral dental educational/clinical facility supports first class of 100 students and provides affordable dental care services to communities across the state Albuquerque,
New Mexico removes barriers to COVID-19 vaccines
Statewide standing order makes vaccines available without prescriptions SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has issued a standing order that expands access to updated
Amazon is cracking down on its free shipping benefits
Amazon customers who have relied on sharing Prime shipping benefits outside their households will soon see that perk come to an end. The company confirmed
New Mexico suicide deaths rise 9% in 2024
Prevention resources emphasized during Suicide Prevention Month SANTA FE – Suicide deaths in New Mexico increased 9% in 2024 to 512 deaths, a jump of
Dental Services Offered At DACC
Looking for a low-cost dental clinic? Members of the public can receive dental services for a reduced-fee at Doña Ana Community College (DACC). DACC’s Dental
DACC Instructor Nominated For Chef of the Year
Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s instructor for Culinary Arts has been nominated for Chef of the Year for New Mexico. DACC Culinary Arts Chef Tom











