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Free Food Distribution Set for DACC Campuses

DEMING – Doña Ana Community College will host two free food distributions for students and the public on Thursday, May 28. The drive-thru food pantries

Fire Damages Mobile Home on Richard Drive in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – A residential structure fire damaged a home on Richard Drive Thursday afternoon, leaving the occupants displaced but causing no reported injuries. Las

DACC To Recognize Graduates Of GED Program

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will hold two celebrations to honor graduates who received their high school equivalency diplomas. Students who obtained their General Education Development (GED) and High School

DACC Closed For Memorial Day

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) announces all campuses and centers will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All campuses and centers will be

Food Distribution To Take Place At DACC Campuses

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will host two free food distributions at the end of the month for students and the public. Two drive-thru food pantries

Las Cruces Firefighters Assist County Crews with MacArthur Road Mobile Home Fire

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces firefighters assisted Doña Ana County fire crews with a residential structure fire late Wednesday evening on MacArthur Road. According to

New Mexico Health Officials Say State Hantavirus Strain Is Different From Cruise Ship Outbreak

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico health officials are reassuring residents that the hantavirus strain found in the state is different from the strain linked to

Summer Swim Lesson Registration Set for May 30 in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – Registration for summer swim lessons through the City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will take place from 9 to 11

New Mexico’s hantavirus strain vs cruise ship outbreak

SANTA FE – As news coverage of a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship raises questions, New Mexico health officials want residents to know:

Final Public Meeting Set for University Avenue Widening Project

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Transportation will host a final public meeting next week on the widening of University Avenue, also known

Propane Leak Prompts Hazmat Response in North Sonoma Ranch Area

LAS CRUCES – Fire crews responded Tuesday evening to a propane leak in the North Sonoma Ranch area after firefighters discovered a leaking 20-pound propane

Belen Woman Accused Of Allegedly Running Over Boyfriend With RV

LAS CRUCES – A Belen woman is facing a second-degree murder charge after authorities said she allegedly ran over her boyfriend with an RV in

Free Summer Concert Series Returns To Las Cruces Parks

LAS CRUCES – The Music in the Park summer concert series is returning to Las Cruces with free live music scheduled every Sunday through the

Doña Ana County Among Top NM Counties in Early Primary Voting

LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County voters are already participating in the 2026 Primary Election, with newly released voter count reports showing the county among

Free Summer Meals Return for Children Across Doña Ana County

LAS CRUCES – Free summer meals are returning for children across Doña Ana County, giving families another way to make sure kids have access to

Doña Ana County Officers Join Torch Run for Special Olympics

LAS CRUCES — Law enforcement officers from throughout Doña Ana County took part in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday, May 8, in

Candlelight Ceremony to Honor Fallen Soldiers at Veterans Memorial Park

LAS CRUCES — The City of Las Cruces and Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care will sponsor a Memorial Day Candlelight Ceremony honoring fallen soldiers

Most Las Cruces City Offices to Close for Memorial Day Holiday

LAS CRUCES — Most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of the 2026 Memorial Day holiday. Emergency services,

Judge Orders Las Cruces Middle School Teacher Held Without Bond in Student-Messaging Case

LAS CRUCES – A Las Cruces middle school teacher and coach accused of sending inappropriate Snapchat messages to a 14-year-old student will remain jailed without

NMSU Police Arrest Woman Accused in Campus Arson Incidents

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico State University Police have arrested a 58-year-old woman accused in a series of arson incidents reported on the NMSU campus

DACC Commencement Ceremony Next Week

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will hold commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 14th at 7 p.m. at the Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. DACC will

DACC To Serve As Early Voting Site

A few of Doña Ana Community College (DACC) campuses will serve as early voting locations for the New Mexico primary election. Expanded early voting begins on Saturday, May

Teen Pleads Guilty in Fatal Albuquerque Attempted Robbery Case

ALBUQUERQUE – A teenager has pleaded guilty in connection with the June 2025 shooting death of a woman during an attempted robbery in southeast Albuquerque.

Las Cruces Council Advances Opioid Oversight, Health Grants and Housing Projects

LAS CRUCES — The Las Cruces City Council on Monday approved three resolutions and three ordinances during its May 4 regular meeting, advancing funding for

Dancing, Smiles & Celebration: Senior Soirée Draws a Crowd!

The Senior Soirée kicked off in style at the Munson Senior Center, bringing together more than 200 attendees for an afternoon filled with connection, celebration,

Global K-Pop Sensation BTS Performs at Sun Bowl as Fans Flock to Borderland

LAS CRUCES/EL PASO – Fans from across the Borderland and around the world gathered in El Paso Saturday as global K-pop sensation BTS kicked off

State Agriculture Leaders Honor Veterinarians for Decades of Service to Rural Communities

LAS CRUCES – Two New Mexico veterinarians whose careers helped build the state’s livestock emergency response system were honored last Tuesday for decades of service

Firefighters Respond to Early Morning Fire at Abandoned Building on San Pedro Street

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces firefighters responded to an abandoned building fire early Thursday morning on the city’s north side. Just before 2 a.m. on

Concert Featuring Post Malone and Jelly Roll at Sun Bowl Canceled

LAS CRUCES – A highly anticipated concert featuring singer and rapper Post Malone and country and pop artist Jelly Roll scheduled for May 13 at

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Set for May 9; Residents Asked to Leave Donations by Mailboxes

LAS CRUCES – Casa de Peregrinos is reminding residents that the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive will take place next Saturday, May 9, offering

Snakes Spotted Across Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument; Visitors Urged to Use Caution

LAS CRUCES – The Bureau of Land Management is advising visitors to be aware of increased snake activity throughout the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Urges Drivers to Stay Alert on New Mexico Roads

LAS CRUCES – May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and transportation officials across New Mexico are reminding drivers that sharing the road safely can save

Drive-Thru Food Distribution Scheduled Thursday in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Public Schools will host a drive-thru food distribution for local families on Thursday, May 7, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in

Checkpoint, Saturation Patrols Planned for May in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Police Department will conduct at least one sobriety checkpoint and two saturation patrols within city limits during the month

NM veterinarians honored for protecting livestock, food supply

Hanosh, Wenzel recognized for service to NM agriculture and NM-ALIRT Two New Mexico veterinarians whose careers helped build the state’s livestock emergency response system were

Professor at DACC Receives Regional Teaching Award

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is proud to announce that one of its professors has been selected for a regional teaching award and is now a nominee

DACC Volleyball Tournament to Support Parents

Area volleyball players and the community donated thousands of diapers and wipes during Doña Ana Community College (DACC)‘s volleyball tournament this past weekend.   The college’s Health & Wellness Program hosted the

Doña Ana County Decommissions Inactive Volunteer Fire Station in Garfield

GARFIELD — The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to officially decommission Fire Station 33 in Garfield, a former volunteer station

Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Mesilla Offers Weekend of Family Activities and Entertainment

MESILLA — Families are invited to head to Mesilla for a fun-filled Cinco de Mayo weekend featuring activities, live entertainment, and cultural experiences for all

DACC Professor Receives International Dental Hygienist Award

LAS CRUCES — A Doña Ana Community College professor has earned international recognition for his contributions to oral health education and community service. Dr. Elmer

New Mexico heads to one of world’s largest foodservice shows

State-backed pavilion debuts NM products to global market LAS CRUCES – Six New Mexico food and beverage companies will bring the state’s signature flavors to

Multiple Lane Closures and Detours Continue Across Doña Ana County

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Transportation has released its weekly traffic report outlining multiple road construction and lane closure projects scheduled across

Officer-Involved Shooting During Narcotics Investigation Leaves Suspect Dead in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – The Officer-Involved Incident Task Force is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday afternoon during an ongoing narcotics investigation in Las

State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Los Lunas; One Person Pronounced Dead

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in Los Lunas, a community in

Fourteen Indicted in Alleged Permian Basin Oil Theft Conspiracy Spanning Texas and New Mexico

LAS CRUCES – Fourteen individuals from Texas and New Mexico have been indicted in what federal prosecutors describe as a large-scale oil theft conspiracy tied

New Mexico State Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting Tied to U.S. Marshals Fugitive Operation in Deming

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving members of the United States Marshals Service that occurred

Suspect Arrested in April 1 Shooting That Injured Teen During Vape Sale

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces police have arrested a 19-year-old man believed to be responsible for an April 1 shooting on north Miranda Street that

City to Rehabilitate Upper Griggs Water Tank; Public Meeting Scheduled April 30

LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces announced plans to rehabilitate the Upper Griggs Water Tank located at the intersection of Triviz Drive and

Dog tests positive for rabies in Curry County

SANTA FE – A 10-month-old dog in Curry County tested positive for rabies – the second dog in the state to do so in the past

Officer-Involved Shooting in Torrance County Under Investigation by State Police

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is continuing its investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Torrance County