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Housing New Mexico announces new public comment process for environmental review projects

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M – Housing New Mexico has announced a new process for gathering public comment on environmental review projects related to federally funded housing and community

Shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota Leaving 2 Children Dead with 17 Injured

A tragic shooting occurred on the morning of August 27th at Annunciation Catholic School during morning mass in Miniopolis, Minnesota. Law enforcement stated the shooter

State Land Office to Host Four Public Meetings in Southern N.M. on Proposed Land Exchange with BLM

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) is hosting a series of four public meetings across Southern New Mexico September 22-25,

DACC Announces Partnership for Food Pantry

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) and FirstLight Federal Credit Union have entered a partnership to fund and sustain the college’s food pantry for years to

New Mexico reports first case of human plague

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports a case of plague in a 43-year-old man from Valencia County. The man was hospitalized

DACC Announces Labor Day Closure

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is announcing that all campuses and centers will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of the Labor Day

Public health offices to close for Labor Day 

NMDOH Helpline available over holiday weekend  SANTA FE – State public health and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day.  All New

Youth-Adult Partnership to elevate youth voices in public health

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is launching the Youth-Adult Partnership, a new initiative bringing together youth and adults from across the state

Expanded Country Store returns to 2025 New Mexico State Fair

Daily happy hours and local shopping including free samples ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Fairgoers can expect more local flavor than ever at the 2025 New Mexico State

Woman charged in deadly Vado crash granted release from jail after DWI crash

The 33-year-old woman from Mesilla Park, accused of driving drunk, crashing and killing two kids Sunday night, was granted release from jail. The story continues

Get Ready for Roswell to Take Flight!!!

We’re thrilled that the National Championship Air Races. The world’s fastest motorsport is soaring into Roswell, NM, from September 10–14, 2025! Tickets Available at airace.org

No Drone Zone

White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico is designated as restricted airspace, prohibiting the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly known as drones, throughout the

Safe Sleep campaign includes free Pack ‘n Play

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is giving free Pack n’ Pay portable cribs to all parents and caregivers with children under

DACC Receives Nearly $80,000 Journalism Grant

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) has received a two-year grant to support and enhance journalism and journalistic skills in the community. The grant, Community News

New Mexico confirms first 2025 West Nile virus case 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed a West Nile virus infection in a Valencia County resident who was hospitalized and has

Measles exposure reported in Santa Fe 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports that a child from another state visited New Mexico while infectious with measles.  People may have

Astronaut Jim Lovell Dies at 97

Apollo 13 commander James Lovell, who helped turn a failed moon mission into a triumph of on-the-fly engineering, has died. He was 97 years old.

Students at DACC to Receive Free Access to Medical Services

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is now offering free access to medical services for students. The college is offering free resources for mental and physical

DACC’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Awarded Accreditation

Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program has been notified it has received ongoing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health

DACC Food Pantry Receives Endowment

Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s food pantry has received an endowment of more than $10,000 to help fight food insecurity on campus. The $10,500 donation

DACC Students Win National Awards At SKILLSUSA

A team of two Doña Ana Community College (DACC) students brought home silver medal awards from the national SkillsUSA championship last month in Atlanta, Georgia.

Holloman Airmen and 7th ASOS Respond with Aid After Flooding in Mescalero

Since the start of July, the communities of Mescalero and Ruidoso, New Mexico, have been affected by flooding due to a constant influx of thunderstorms

New Mexico syphilis rates drop 31% — first decrease in years

State’s targeted public health interventions reverse alarming trend    SANTA FE – New Mexico achieved a significant public health victory with syphilis rates dropping for the

New Mexico green chile roast returns to D.C. for student scholarships

New Mexico State University alumni and chile enthusiasts in the Washington, D.C. area can pre-order authentic New Mexico green chile through July 31 for pickup

Call Center Establishe for Vado Flood Victims

To support residents impacted by the flooding in the Vado area, Doña Ana County has established a dedicated call center to answer questions and connect

Stabbing Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder

The man believed to be responsible for a June 14 stabbing on Idaho Avenue has been identified and is charged with several felonies including two

Dog tests positive for rabies in Grant County

SANTA FE – A dog has tested positive for rabies in Grant County, the eleventh animal rabies case identified in the county since 2020.  The diagnosis

Flooded Communities Seek State Help

Emergency warnings sounded twice during an interim legislative committee meeting Monday, as south-central New Mexico officials told lawmakers about ongoing dangerous flooding in their communities — and

BLM Albuquerque and Las Cruces districts rescind fire restrictions across public lands

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Due to increasing precipitation and higher humidity, which reduce fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management has terminated fire restrictions on public

NM Supreme Court May Have Changed Your Car Insurance

If you’re a New Mexico driver with car insurance — especially on multiple vehicles — a new Supreme Court ruling could change how you’re offered

New Mexicans can compare prescription costs online

Public portal now available in Spanish  SANTA FE – New Mexicans can now use the public portal of the All Payer Claims Database (APCD) to

Measles detected in Luna County Detention Center

Five inmates test positive for virus  SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is investigating measles infections at the Luna County Detention Center

DACC Wraparound Services Continue to Grow

Wraparound services continue to grow and are a priority at Doña Ana Community College (DACC). The college’s AVANZA program provides support and resources to students

Air quality may be unhealthy from Seven Springs fire

SANTA FE – The Seven Springs Fire, burning on Mescalero Apache Tribal land, is expected to bring heavy smoke that will create moderate to unhealthy

Air quality advisory remains effect for Trout Fire in Gila

Air quality zones expand from unhealthy to hazardous The New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment issue a continued smoke advisory for communities affected by

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

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

Thank You For Stuff The Bus 2025!!!

What an incredible day at Stuff the Bus 2025, brought to you by Nusenda Credit Union! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out

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

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

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

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.

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

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

NMSU’s Jack Nixon reflects on career, donates tapes to NMSU Library

  DATE: September 19, 2024 WRITER: Tatiana Favela, tfavela5@nmsu.edu, 575-646-7953 SOURCE: Jack Nixon, jonixon@nmsu.eduKnown for decades as the “Voice of the Aggies,” Jack Nixon is