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White Sands National Park Thanks Local Astronomy Volunteers During National Observances

LAS CRUCES — As communities recognize both International Dark Sky Week and National Volunteer Month, officials with White Sands National Park are highlighting the contributions

State strengthens SNAP verification process to help families receive correct benefits

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico officials are rolling out a new verification process for families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP,

County, State Partner to Help Veterans Apply for Property Tax Relief

LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County is teaming up with the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services to provide hands-on help for veterans and certain

Man Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges After Incident Involving Family Dogs

LAS CRUCES — A 25-year-old Las Cruces man was arrested Tuesday night on animal cruelty charges after police say he admitted to taking his anger

Aggie Fashion Week to Showcase Sustainable Designs and Creativity at NMSU

LAS CRUCES — Student designers at New Mexico State University are turning recycled materials into runway-ready looks as part of this year’s Aggie Fashion Week,

Suspect Sought in Overnight Incident on West Amador; Crime Stoppers Offers Reward for Identification

LAS CRUCES — Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to an

Crime Stoppers Seeks Public Help Identifying Suspect in Incident on W. Amador

Las Cruces, NM – Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces & Dona Ana County, in cooperation with the Las Cruces Police Department, is asking for the public’s

Register Now for the 2026–2027 School Year at LCPS

Parents and guardians must complete online registration every year through ParentVUE. Online registration establishes your child’s information with LCPS. Parents and guardians are highly encouraged

County Commissioners Adopt Resolution Seeking More Information on Project Jupiter During Tuesday Meeting

LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution Tuesday, April 14, during a regular meeting at the Doña Ana

Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces Breaks Ground on New Facility to Expand Services for Local Youth

LAS CRUCES — Community leaders, elected officials, and supporters gathered April 10 to celebrate a major milestone for youth services in the region as the

Doña Ana County Launches First Youth Commission to Represent Young Voices in Local Government

LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County officials have officially introduced the county’s first-ever Youth Commission, marking a significant step toward involving young people in local

Eastbound Highway 70 Reopens After Fatal Morning Crash in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES — Eastbound traffic on Highway 70 has reopened following a fatal rollover crash that temporarily shut down both lanes during the Tuesday morning

DACC Offices Closed For Professional Development

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) campuses and centers will be closed for a college-wide professional development day. The closure will be on Friday, April 17th for professional development. This

DACC To Honor Distinguished Alumni

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is pleased to announce the 2026 class of Distinguished Alumni, chosen for their contributions to their professions and the community. Distinguished alumni are selected based

Las Cruces Tattoo Artist Arrested on Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges

LAS CRUCES — A Las Cruces tattoo artist has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a customer at a

Entries for 2026 Electric Light Parade Being Accepted

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is accepting entries for the 2026 Electric Light Parade. This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes and

Doña Ana County Treasurer opening offsite payment locations for April

From our News partners at KVIA — The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office said its opening offsite payment locations offering payment and customer services, it

Young Park Shooter Found Guilty

A jury has found Josiah Ontiveros guilty on three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the 2025 Young Park mass shooting, while acquitting him on

New Law Limits Immigration Enforcement in Certain Albuquerque Locations

LAS CRUCES — Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller has signed a new ordinance restricting where federal immigration agents can conduct enforcement activities, formalizing protections at locations such

City of Las Cruces Opens Registration for Youth Indoor Volleyball League Beginning May 26

LAS CRUCES — The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its upcoming Youth Indoor Volleyball League, offering young

Roadrunner Transit Marks 40 Years of Service, Honors Drivers During Appreciation Month

LAS CRUCES — Roadrunner Transit is celebrating a major milestone this month, marking 40 years of providing public transportation services to the Las Cruces community

State Officials Issue Statewide Fire Restrictions as Wildfire Danger Reaches Critical Levels

LAS CRUCES – State officials have enacted sweeping fire restrictions across New Mexico as dangerously dry conditions, low humidity, and high winds continue to increase

Starting April 13: Up to $3M available for NM meat processors

Grants will support facility modernization, environmental compliance LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico meat processing businesses can apply for a share of approximately $3 million

County Treasurer Bringing Payment Services to Communities with April Offsite Locations

LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office will bring payment services directly to residents this month, offering several offsite locations across the county

Department of Health honors National Public Health Week

SANTA FE — New Mexicans can access free vaccinations, reproductive health services, opioid use disorder treatment, nutrition support and children’s medical services at public health

Sonoma Elementary Celebrates 20 Years with Community 5K and Fun Run

Sonoma Elementary School is marking a major milestone this spring by celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special community race event. The school will host

Teen Declared Brain Dead Following Accidental Shooting in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – A 13-year-old boy has been declared brain dead following a shooting Monday night at a home in Las Cruces, according to family

ICE Detention Contract Extended Again in Torrance County

LAS CRUCES – Torrance County commissioners have approved another one-month extension of the county’s detention contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the CoreCivic-run

Albuquerque Pediatric Nurse Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

LAS CRUCES – A pediatric nurse in Albuquerque has been arrested and accused of possessing child pornography following an investigation led by the New Mexico

AgriFuture offers hands-on experiences, industry access this June

Conference connects aspiring and current ag producers to industry leaders ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –­ Aspiring agricultural professionals, students and producers from across New Mexico will have

Registration Still Ongoing For DACC Volleyball Tournament

Calling all volleyball players, Doña Ana Community College (DACC) still has openings for its upcoming volleyball tournament to support the college’s diaper bank.  The college’s

Federal Disability Lawsuit Targets Santa Fe Hospital Over Alleged Workplace Discrimination

LAS CRUCES – A federal civil rights lawsuit filed in New Mexico is drawing attention to workplace accommodation requirements under disability law after the U.S. Equal

Springfest Returns to Young Park for 31st Year of Family Fun in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – The 31st annual Springfest will take place Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Young Park, bringing children,

State launches campaign on gun locks, firearm protection

SANTA FE – New Mexico has launched a statewide multi-media campaign to raise awareness about two tools for reducing gun violence: free gun locks available

DACC Students Sweep State Competition

Seven students from Doña Ana Community College (DACC) are now headed to a national competition after winning first place at the recent SkillsUSA statewide event.

DACC and Local Union Partner To Upskill Workforce

A new partnership between DACC and a local union is offering a pathway for apprentices at the union to earn college credit while receiving on-the-job training. DACC

Employer Warning Leads to Arrest in Deadly Highway 550 Hit-and-Run Near Farmington

LAS CRUCES – A suspected impaired driver is facing multiple felony charges following a fatal hit-and-run crash Sunday morning in northern New Mexico, according to

Health officials warn against chicks and ducklings as Easter gifts

Chicks, ducklings linked to Salmonella risk SANTA FE – Seasonal cuteness aside, chicks and ducklings are a leading source of salmonella infections in young children. The

Albuquerque Adds Four More Speed Cameras as Enforcement Program Grows

LAS CRUCES – Motorists heading to Albuquerque should take note of new automated speed enforcement cameras that went live this week, adding four additional monitoring

Road Rage Shooting in Albuquerque Raises Safety Concerns Across Region

LAS CRUCES – A fatal road rage shooting in Albuquerque is drawing attention across southern New Mexico as law enforcement officials continue investigating the incident

Sobriety Checkpoints Planned in Doña Ana County During April Statewide Enforcement Effort

LAS CRUCES – Drivers in Las Cruces and throughout Doña Ana County can expect to see sobriety checkpoints and increased patrol activity during April as

State measles count rises to 15

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s measles case count has risen to 15, all linked to three county detention centers, the New Mexico Department of Health

DACC Offices Closed For Professional Development

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) campuses and centers will be closed for a college-wide professional development day. The closure will be on Friday, April 17th for professional development. This is an annual conference for all DACC

Oldest living U.S. veteran James C. Flowers honored at Las Cruces home

James Clayton Flowers, a 110-year-old Las Cruces resident, Tuskegee Airman and the oldest living veteran in the United States, was honored Friday at his home

Fire Restrictions Take Effect March 27 on BLM Lands in Socorro and Catron Counties

LAS CRUCES – The Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions beginning Friday, March 27, on public lands managed by the Socorro Field Office,

New Mexico Agriculture Industry Surges Past $50 Billion in Economic Impact

 New Mexico’s food and agriculture industry continues to show strong momentum, generating more than $50 billion in economic impact in 2025, according to a newly

Veterans’ Services annual conference set for Las Cruces

New Mexico veterans and their families can get hands-on help filing benefits claims, connect with service providers and attend sessions on emerging treatments and mental

NM, KS host all-women Mexican beef genetics trade delegation

First trade mission of its kind underscores growing leadership of women LAS CRUCES, N.M. — In a first-of-its-kind effort emphasizing the growing role of women

Economic report: state’s agriculture industry shows growth

NM’s food and agriculture sector contributes $50B to state economy LAS CRUCES, N.M. — New Mexico’s food and agriculture industries generated $50.5 billion in economic

Shooting at Holloman AFB

One person is dead and another injured following a shooting Tuesday evening at Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo. Officials say the base was placed