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Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office Conducting July DWI Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols**
LAS CRUCES – The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout July as part of an ongoing effort to
The ReInhabited Republic of New Mexico
Public Service Announcement The ReInhabited Republic of New Mexico will host a public program on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Sunset Grill,
Health officials warn of heat illness as temperatures rise
Temps expected to top 100 in some areas SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials warn residents to watch for heat illness this weekend and
Event To Showcase DACC’s New Reentry Program
The public is invited to attend an event to highlight and showcase a new program at Doña Ana Community College (DACC) aimed at helping formerly incarcerated individuals with their futures. The event,
DACC Receives Humanities $150K Grant
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) recently received a grant to bring humanities front and center – giving students a richer learning experience. The college was awarded a
DACC To Host Production Assistant Training
Calling those interested in the film industry! Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is hosting a free training session for production assistants. The session is a two-day training by the National Indian Youth Council (NIYC) and
Donate School Supplies at DACC THIS weekend
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is hosting a school supply donation drive this weekend for the upcoming school year, along with free family-fun activities. The college, along with Bravo Mic Communications and
Doña Ana County Warns Residents About Fraudulent Payment Emails
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County is warning residents to be on the lookout for fraudulent emails from scammers posing as County employees and requesting
Rodent tests positive for plague in Santa Fe County
SANTA FE – A Santa Fe County rodent has been diagnosed with plague – the first confirmed wild animal plague case in the county in 2026.
Health department urges caution around bats
SANTA FE – A bat in Sandoval County tested positive for rabies – the ninth animal rabies case in the state in 2026. The New
Free School Supplies Drive at DACC
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is hosting a free school supplies drive next weekend for the upcoming school year. The college, along with Bravo Mic Communications and Nusenda Credit Union, is holding
Registration Open for Teen Pottery Classes at DACC
Registration is now open for teen pottery classes at Doña Ana Community College (DACC). The Teen Potters’ Wheel class is for teens ages 12 to 18 years old and will be held July
Bravo Mic Communications and DACC to Host Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive
LAS CRUCES – Students and teachers in the Las Cruces Public Schools district will soon benefit from a community-wide effort to collect much-needed school
Las Cruces Man Charged After Mother Fatally Shot During Family Intervention
LAS CRUCES – A 32-year-old Las Cruces man has been charged after his mother was fatally shot during what investigators say was an attempt to
NMDOT Advises Motorists of Ongoing Road Projects Across Southern New Mexico
LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to use caution in construction zones as multiple road improvement projects continue across
LCPD to Accept Applications for 57th Police Academy Beginning July 6
LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Police Department will begin accepting applications Monday, July 6, for its 57th Police Academy, with training scheduled to begin
Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 404 in Chaparral
CHAPARRAL – Three people were transported to local hospitals following a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Chaparral. According to Doña Ana Fire Rescue, crews were
DACC Welcomes New Vice President of Academic Affairs
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is happy to announce the appointment Dr. Michael Pullin as its new vice president of Academic Affairs. Dr. Pullin comes to DACC
DACC Students Selling Raffle Tickets for Conference
The students are fundraising to attend the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) conference this September in Atlanta, Georgia. They are raffling the following items:
DACC Names Dr. Michael Pullin Vice President of Academic Affairs
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana Community College has named Dr. Michael Pullin as its new Vice President of Academic Affairs, bringing more than two decades
Las Cruces Public Schools Approves Updated Student Dress Code for New School
LAS CRUCES – Students returning to Las Cruces Public Schools this fall will be expected to follow an updated dress policy approved by the Board
Border Officers Seize Nearly 58 Pounds of Meth at El Paso Port of Entry
EL PASO, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Paso del Norte Port of Entry seized nearly 58 pounds of methamphetamine concealed
Doña Ana County Among New Mexico Counties Hosting July DWI Enforcement Operations
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County and all 33 New Mexico counties will see increased traffic enforcement throughout July as the New Mexico State Police
Fire Damages Garage of Las Cruces Home
LAS CRUCES – Quick action by Las Cruces firefighters prevented a garage fire from spreading to the rest of a home early Saturday morning. Just
Las Cruces Police to Increase DWI Enforcement During July
LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Police Department will increase its efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road throughout the month of July by
Las Cruces Finance Director Receives National Public Service Honor
LAS CRUCES – City of Las Cruces Finance Director Lesley Doyle has been recognized with a 2026 Recognition for Outstanding Public Service Award from the
Public health offices closed for the Fourth of July
NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of
Health department urges pet vaccinations after fox tests positive for rabies
SANTA FE – A fox in McKinley County tested positive for rabies – the eighth animal rabies case in the state in 2026. The New Mexico
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




































