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Deaths in the New Mexico desert surge after Texas’ border crackdown reaches El Paso

Human remains discovered in New Mexico’s desert have surged since Texas launched Operation Lone Star, turning the El Paso sector into the deadliest stretch of

Extreme heat expected across New Mexico this weekend 

Take precautions as heat levels reach “major” and “extreme” in several areas  SANTA FE – With dangerously high temperatures forecast for much of New Mexico this

Possible measles exposure linked to travel in three counties

SANTA FE – Two travelers have been diagnosed with measles during their visit to New Mexico, leading to potential measles exposure in Bernalillo, Santa Fe

DACC REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NEW STUDENTS

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) has open enrollment and is now accepting applications from prospective and returning students for the upcoming semester. The college offers

DACC/EL PASO ELECTRIC COMMEMORATE LINEWORKER PARTNERSHIP

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) and El Paso Electric Company (EPE) are celebrating a big milestone, 10 years of their electrical lineworker program partnership. A

Health Department helps children catch up on vaccines

SANTA FE – No cost back-to-school vaccinations are available from dozens of medical providers statewide.  The annual Got Shots special immunization clinics will be held between June

Wastewater testing reveals measles virus in Roswell sample 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports finding a positive measles sample via wastewater testing in Roswell.  The sample, taken on June

Public health offices closed for Juneteenth

NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday SANTA FE- State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating

Stroll Las Cruces Presents The Healthy Living Expo

Stroll Las Cruces Presents the Healthy Living Expo happening on Friday, June 20th at 5pm. The event is free to the public with free demos

ACTion Programs for Animals’ Second Chance Thrift Store offers special sale event June 21

Southern New Mexico P.A.W.S. (Prisoners and Animals Working toward Success) canine graduates will be in attendance  LAS CRUCES – ACTion Programs for Animals (APA) will host a special sale event at its

New Mexico highlights personal cost of gun violence

Gun locks available at no cost for residents SANTA FE- June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) encourages

Measles case reported in San Juan County 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms the first measles case in San Juan County: a child under the age of

June shines a light on men’s health and preventative care

SANTA FE— Men in New Mexico are dying, on average, seven years earlier than women.  During Men’s Health Awareness Month this June, the New Mexico

NMSU-MÁS grant termination halts innovative STEM teaching program

A nationally recognized STEM teaching initiative at New Mexico State University has been terminated after federal policy changes targeting diversity, equity and inclusion forced the

New Classifications Recognize Student Success at DACC

New classifications designated by two organizations now measure student success at Doña Ana Community College (DACC). The classifications are compiled by the Carnegie Foundation for

DACC Announces Food Pantry Summer Hours

Hours for Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s food pantry, Comfort Casita, have changed for the summer. The pantry’s main location is at DACC’s Espina campus,

New LC Deputy Fire Chief Named

Tibor Kocsis, a Las Cruces firefighter for 17 years, is the new Deputy Chief of Administration for the Las Cruces Fire Department. Kocsis began his

Stuff The Bus 2025!!!!

STUFF THE BUS Saturday, July 12th 10am-2pm-DACC East Mesa Summer’s right around the corner, and so is our next community give back! Stuff the Bus

Cover crop initiative launches in Lower Rio Grande

 Collaboration protects soil while conserving groundwater LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC)

New measles cases in Sandoval County

SANTA FE- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports four additional measles cases in Sandoval County, bringing the total there to six and raising

FREE FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS 

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will be offering several free workshops to assist individuals with their federal financial aid applications. DACC’s Office of Financial Aid

NMSU Loses $25 Million in Research Funding

New Mexico State University has lost nearly $25 million in research funding in the wake of recent federal executive orders aimed at reshaping how grant

North Main Construction Update

Great news, Las Cruces! All lanes on US 70/Main Street are now OPEN — and they’re wider, smoother, and safer than ever. We’ve also added

Las Cruces police release new details in May 8 shooting involving officer near South Walnut Street

Police Chief Jeremy Story on Tuesday released new details and body camera footage from the May 8 shooting that left 18-year-old Josiah Perrault dead after

Petition to Stop Zoning Ordinance Fails

Tensions flared during the City Council meeting on Monday, May 19th, when the city disagreed with petitioners over the number of signatures a group obtained

Medicaid members have greater access to “quit smoking” services

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Health Care Authority have joined forces with BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico,

Centennial Softball Goes Undefeated and Brings Home the 5A State Trophy

Read the report from our friends at KTSM. The Centennial High School softball team completed the feat of a perfect season on Saturday. Centennial played

Housing New Mexico celebrates The Three Sisters Apartments Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Las Cruces Tuesday

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Housing New Mexico representatives attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Three Sisters Apartments Tuesday, May 13, celebrating another affordable housing opportunity in

Measles cases diagnosed in Sandoval County

Potential areas of exposure reported   SANTA FE- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms the first measles cases in Sandoval County: an adult of unknown

New AI Traffic Signals Now In Las Cruces

Source: City of Las Cruces To smooth out the crawls and jams that choke the life out of our afternoon commutes, the City’s Traffic Management

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

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

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,

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Pope Francis dies at 88 following pneumonia complications

Jorge Mario Bergoglio — known to the world as Pope Francis — died Monday morning at the Vatican following complications from double pneumonia. He was

Amanda López Askin launches campaign for New Mexico Secretary of State

Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin has officially entered the 2026 race for New Mexico Secretary of State, pledging to defend voter access, combat

Two Killed in Military Vehicle Crash

KOB reports two people were killed and a third was injured in a military vehicle crash Tuesday morning in southern New Mexico. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

Skechers Offers Scholarships to Graduating Seniors

The Skechers Foundation provides $200,000 in scholarships to support 40 high-achieving high school seniors. This scholarship program comprises four individual scholarship programs: Who is eligible

Measles Cases on the Rise in New Mexico

The number of measles cases in New Mexico has climbed to 54, according to the state Department of Health, with nearly all cases concentrated in