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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
Free back-to-school vaccine clinics open statewide through late August
More than 60 locations offer no-cost shots for children of all ages SANTA FE – New Mexico children can get free required back-to-school vaccinations at clinics
Public health offices closed for Juneteenth
NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, the holiday
State confirms first New World screwworm case in Lea County
Infested zone established to support safe animal movement EUNICE, N.M. – New Mexico animal health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of New World
Screwworm Case Confirmed in New Mexico Dog as Officials Urge Pet Owners to Stay Alert
LAS CRUCES – A confirmed case of New World screwworm in a New Mexico dog is drawing attention from animal health officials and raising concerns
Sunland Park Woman Facing Charges After Alleged Stabbing
SUNLAND PARK – A Sunland Park woman is facing charges after police say a confrontation ended with an elderly man being stabbed. According to court
Las Cruces Activates Cooling Stations as Triple-Digit Heat Arrives
LAS CRUCES – With temperatures expected to climb into the triple digits this week, the City of Las Cruces has activated several cooling stations to
Long-Awaited Water Pipeline to Bring Reliable Drinking Water to To’Hajiilee
ALBUQUERQUE – A long-awaited water pipeline project is moving forward to connect the Navajo community of To’Hajiilee west of Albuquerque to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County
Albuquerque BioPark Continues Major Upgrades Across Zoo, Aquarium and Gardens
ALBUQUERQUE – Visitors to the Albuquerque BioPark are seeing major changes as a multi-year improvement plan continues to transform one of New Mexico’s most popular
Science Fair Summer Coming to Branigan Library
LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces Public Libraries is inviting students who participated in a school science fair during the 2025–2026 school year
Las Cruces Council Moves to Repeal Controversial Committee Ordinance
LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces City Council is expected to consider repealing an ordinance that critics say allowed certain city committee meetings to be
Las Cruces Schools Seek Public Input on Proposed Student Dress Policy Changes
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Public Schools is asking parents, students, staff and community members to weigh in on proposed changes to the district’s student
Slithering Toward Survival: WNMU Professor’s Research Unlocks the Secrets of Rattlesnake Resilience
SILVER CITY – Western New Mexico University Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolution Caleb Loughran, Ph.D., has published extensive findings decoding the survival and social
Motorcyclist Killed in Interstate 25 Crash; Driver Charged with Homicide by Vehicle
ALBUQUERQUE – A 58-year-old Albuquerque man has been charged following a fatal motorcycle crash late Saturday night on Interstate 25 in Albuquerque. According to the
Jury Awards $13 Million in Death of ‘Star Trek’ Actress Nichelle Nichols
SILVER CITY – A Grant County jury has awarded $13 million to the estate of actress Nichelle Nichols in a wrongful death lawsuit involving Gila
Deming Popeyes Employees Hospitalized Following Possible Exposure to Unknown Substance
LAS CRUCES – Authorities are investigating a suspicious incident at the Popeyes restaurant in Deming after two employees became ill following possible exposure to an
Beyond the Stage: Jon Bon Jovi and Wife Dorothea Use Rock Stardom to Fight Hunger and Homelessness
LAS CRUCES – When many wealthy celebrities spend their fortunes on luxury homes, yachts and extravagant lifestyles, rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his wife,
3 people in hospital after small plane crash at Doña Ana County International Jetport
According to our news partners at KVIA: Doña Ana Fire Rescue confirmed with ABC-7 a small plane crashed at the Doña Ana County International Jetport
Free Summer Produce Distributions Continue for LCPS Families
LAS CRUCES – Free fresh fruits and vegetables are available to the public this summer through Brighter Bites’ summer produce distributions at three Las Cruces
Ten First Responders Hospitalized After Possible Contaminant Exposure In Silver City
SILVER CITY – Ten first responders were hospitalized after responding to a possible overdose call in Silver City. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office,
State Restores Hotline To Report Abuse Of People With Disabilities
SANTA FE – New Mexicans will again have a direct hotline to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Free Fishing Derby And Trail Volunteer Event Set For Saturday At Lake Roberts
GILA – Families are invited to Lake Roberts this Saturday for two free outdoor events hosted by the Gila National Forest. The Annual Aldo Leopold
Free car seat fitting station offered June 4 in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES — A free car seat fitting station will be available to the public from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Sisbarro Buick-GMC,
Las Cruces City Council Approves Liquor License Request, Grants And Capital Project Updates
LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces City Council approved a liquor license request, accepted two grants, amended the city’s capital improvements program and updated appraisal
LCPS Food Distribution Set For Thursday Morning
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Public Schools will host a drive-thru food distribution Thursday morning, June 4, for local families needing food assistance. The distribution
Primary Election Results Set Local And State November Matchups
LAS CRUCES – Unofficial primary election results from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office show several Doña Ana County races are now set for
State Police Announce June Checkpoints Across New Mexico
SANTA FE – New Mexico State Police will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in counties across the state
Doña Ana County Awards Emergency Medical Services Contract for Detention Center
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County commissioners approved an emergency procurement contract Tuesday to continue medical and mental health services at the Doña Ana County
Investigators Rule Fairway Drive Explosion and Fire Accidental
LAS CRUCES – Investigators have determined that a May 28 explosion and residential structure fire on Fairway Drive in Las Cruces was accidental. According to
Doña Ana County Voters Cast Ballots In New Mexico Primary Election
LAS CRUCES – Polls are open today across Doña Ana County and throughout New Mexico as voters cast ballots in the 2026 Primary Election. Election
Smoking rates decline, but nicotine use is on the rise
SANTA FE –The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) calls attention to a shifting public health challenge in New Mexico: people may be smoking cigarettes
New measles case reported in New Mexico detention center
SANTA FE – A federal inmate held in the Luna County Detention Center has tested positive for measles — the sixteenth case in New Mexico
Remains Found in Carson National Forest Identified as Missing Taos Woman
TAOS – New Mexico State Police have identified human remains found in the Carson National Forest as missing Taos woman Melissa Casias. State Police said
Firefighters Extinguish Mobile Home Fire in Anthony
ANTHONY – Doña Ana County Fire Rescue crews responded to a residential structure fire in Anthony Saturday afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched shortly after 3:15 p.m.
Victim Found Dead After Explosion and Fire at Las Cruces Duplex
LAS CRUCES – One person was found deceased after an explosion and structure fire damaged a duplex in the 2600 block of Fairway Drive in
Missing Missouri Children Safely Rescued in Chaparral, NM
LAS CRUCES – Two children reportedly abducted from Missouri were safely rescued Tuesday in Chaparral, New Mexico, after a coordinated law enforcement operation involving the
Fast Response Keeps El Camino Real Fire From Spreading
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces firefighters quickly contained a structure fire Tuesday morning on El Camino Real. Fire crews were called just after 6:15 a.m.
Doña Ana County Says Special Audit Will Help Strengthen Operations
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County says it is reviewing the findings and recommendations of a recently completed special audit, calling the process an opportunity
Southern New Mexico Traffic Report Includes I-25 Guardrail Work, University Avenue Repairs and Melendres Street Closure
LAS CRUCES – Motorists traveling through Las Cruces and other parts of southern New Mexico can expect several construction zones, lane closures and detours this
Youth Outdoor Soccer Registration Opening Soon in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – Registration opens soon for the City of Las Cruces Youth Outdoor Soccer League. The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer
Taos County Sergeant Killed in Crash During Reckless Driver Search
LAS CRUCES – New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving the Taos County Sheriff’s Office that claimed the life of a sheriff’s
Suspect in Church Shooting Investigation Faces Additional Charges
LAS CRUCES – A 40-year-old man suspected of firing a handgun toward St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church earlier this month is now facing additional charges connected
New Affordable Housing Community Peachtree Canyon Opens First Phase in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – City leaders, housing partners and residents gathered today to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Phase 1 of Peachtree Canyon Apartments, a new
NASCAR Champ Kyle Busch Dead at 41
Kyle Busch, a generational talent who rose to become a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the sport’s greatest drivers, died Thursday. He
Free Summer Meals Available for Children in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Public Schools will provide free breakfast and lunch for children ages 1 to 18 at select school and community locations
Public health offices closed for Memorial Day
NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday weekend SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
DACC Celebrates EMS Week
This week is Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, and Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is proud to recognize its students and staff who are part of our EMS
Wolf’s Journey Through Southern New Mexico Highlights Wildlife Corridor Debate
LAS CRUCES – The movement of an endangered Mexican wolf from New Mexico into Chihuahua is drawing renewed attention to border wall construction and wildlife
Las Cruces Names Jimmy Moreno Assistant Director of Public Works
LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces has named Jimmy Moreno as the new assistant director of Public Works. Moreno brings more than 20














































