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Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle used in July DWI enforcement campaign

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

Public Service Announcement bulletin board with Bravo Mic Communications logo

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

A woman holding a smartphone displaying the words "Avoid New Phone Scams!" with a red prohibition symbol over a scammer icon.

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

Stuff the Bus 2026 graphic promoting a school supply drive for Las Cruces students.

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

Blurred Hatfield Road and Los Ranchitos Road street signs with the headline "Las Cruces Man Charged in Mother's Death.

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 Road Information graphic showing road construction equipment and the New Mexico Department of Transportation logo

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

Las Cruces Police Academy cadets participate in classroom training during an academy session.

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

Doña Ana Fire Rescue personnel respond to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 404 in Chaparral Saturday evening.

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:

Dr. Michael Pullin, newly appointed Vice President of Academic Affairs at Doña Ana Community College

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

Students wearing appropriate school clothing and backpacks walk through a school hallway before class.

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

Paseo del Norte Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas, connecting the United States and Mexico.

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

New Mexico State Police July 2026 DWI enforcement campaign

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

Las Cruces firefighters respond to a garage fire at a home on Big Springs Street on June 27, 2026.

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 Department patrol vehicle during a DWI enforcement operation in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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

Master Sergeant Melissa Gonzales, Grand Marshal for the 2026 Las Cruces Electric Light Parade.

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

Rows of green chile peppers growing in a southern New Mexico farm field under a sunny sky.

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

Fourth of July fireworks light up the night sky during an Independence Day celebration in Las Cruces.

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 personnel Travis Simpson and Chris Padilla, who were recently promoted to deputy chief positions within the department.

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

Advanced Air aircraft at Las Cruces International Airport. The City of Las Cruces will discontinue subsidized passenger service between Las Cruces and Albuquerque effective June 30, 2026.

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

Booking photo of Christi Marie Poston, 46, who was arrested in connection with a reported residential burglary investigation in Mesilla.

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

Army veteran Jacob Garcia, 28, whose family has filed a wrongful death and civil rights lawsuit related to his 2025 death in Las Cruces.

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

Portrait of Josie Treviño, newly appointed Assistant Director of Finance for the City of Las Cruces.

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

National Weather Service Heat Advisory graphic showing an exploding thermometer, desert mountains, blooming yucca plant and roadrunner.

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

Booking photo of David J. Curtis, who was arrested on a charge related to possession of an explosive or incendiary device following reported explosions near Las Cruces.

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

Map showing earthquake locations near Belen, New Mexico, south of Albuquerque, with magnitudes and times of seismic events.

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

Construction crews prepare a concrete foundation at the future site of Fire Station 9.

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

Teen volleyball players compete on a sand court during a co-ed tournament.

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

A traditional Seri (Comcaac) woven basket displayed as part of the Western New Mexico University Museum's expanded permanent collection in Silver City.

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

Wind turbines at the SunZia Wind project in New Mexico, the largest wind farm in the United States.

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,

New Mexico Senate Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth announces he will step down from Senate leadership before the 2027 legislative session and will not seek re-election in 2028.

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

Smoke plume from the Bear Fire rises above a forested area in the Gila National Forest as a firefighting vehicle sits in the foreground.

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