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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

Police Identify Man Killed in Thursday’s Shooting

The man who died in Thursday’s shooting on Walnut Street has been identified as 18-year-old Josiah Perrault. Perrault succumbed to injuries he received during the

DACC Professor Awarded Teaching Award

One of Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s professors is being honored with a Teaching Excellence Award. Associate Professor James Cadena, with the DACC Business and

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.

NMDA seeks new chef ambassadors to elevate NM agriculture

Applications now open for third class of program participants The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is accepting applications for its NEW MEXICO—Taste the Tradition®

Over $3 million in funding available through Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program

Over $3 million in funding is available for Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program, which provides home repairs related to health and safety issues, substandard

Texas Quake Felt in New Mexico

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck West Texas on Saturday night, part of a swarm of earthquakes to rock the area near the Texas border with

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

Dog diagnosed with plague in Santa Fe County

SANTA FE- A Santa Fe County dog has been diagnosed with plague – the first animal plague case in the state in 2025.  The New

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

DACC Staff Recognized in Upcoming Photo Project

Two staff members from Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will be featured and recognized in an upcoming photo project. DACC Film and Digital Media Instructor

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

Health officials warn against baby poultry as Easter gifts 

Chicks, ducklings linked to Salmonella risk  Despite their seasonal appeal, baby chicks and ducklings pose significant health risks as Easter gifts, particularly for young children.   

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

Tostitos Recall

The Food and Drug Administration increased the recall of one of Frito-Lay’s most popular chips to Class I, meaning “there is a reasonable probability” that

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

Court tosses felony murder conviction of Las Cruces teen in 2021 shooting

The New Mexico Supreme Court has vacated the felony murder conviction of a Las Cruces teen involved in a 2021 house party shooting that left

Four Young Park Shooters Plead Not Guilty

This report from our friends at KFOX in El Paso. All four of the Young Park shooting suspects had their hearing Monday morning. All four

NM Senate Takes Historic Action to Protect Water

The New Mexico State Senate has passed a bill to give the state more control over its water and any possible attempts to pollute it . According

Alleged Young Park Shooters Remain in Custody

All three juvenile defendants charged in connection with the March 21 shooting at Young Park will remain in custody pending further court proceedings, according to

Chaparral Combating Hunger

A new food pantry is in the works in Chaparral to combat hunger. Officials broke ground Oct. 11 on the pantry at 190 County Line

Highlights from the Young Park Shooting Press Conference

The March 21 mass shooting at Young Park is believed to be the largest in recent New Mexico history in terms of total casualties, according

Police Arrest Fourth Suspect in Young Park Shooting

A 15-year-old boy was arrested Sunday afternoon for his involvement in Friday’s shooting at Young Park. About 12:20 p.m. Sunday, March 23, police arrested a

LCPD Press Conference Regarding Young Park Shooting

Friday Shooting Kills 3, Injures 14 Police are continuing to investigate Friday night’s shooting at Young Park that killed three and injured 14 others. You

Quick Online Test Checks Your Diabetes Risk  

Small lifestyle changes can prevent life-altering disease SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) joins the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in recognizing Diabetes