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Great American Duck Race Duck Royalty Pageant kicks off 47th annual festival in Deming

Bravo Mic Communications to Sponsor Duck Royalty Pageant as Great American Duck Race Gets Underway

DEMING – The countdown is on for one of Deming’s most entertaining traditions as Bravo Mic Communications sponsors this year’s Duck Royalty Pageant, officially kicking

NM WIC marks breastfeeding week with statewide events

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Women, Infants, and Children (NM WIC) program is using World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 3-7) to highlight the importance of breastfeeding

WELCOME BASH FOR STUDENTS

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is excited to welcome students back to campus by hosting several welcome back bashes. Students and their families are welcome to

New Mexicans test positive for West Nile virus

SANTA FE – A Bernalillo County woman in her 70’s and an Otero County man in his 30’s have tested positive for West Nile virus, the

Free back-to-school vaccine clinics still available statewide

SANTA FE – There’s still time for New Mexico children to get required back-to-school vaccinations for free at clinics statewide through Aug. 29.  Sixty-nine locations

Low water closes boat ramps at Elephant Butte and other New Mexico state parks.

Low Water Levels Close Boat Ramps at New Mexico State Parks

SANTA FE – Historically low water levels and ongoing water management operations have closed multiple boat ramps at New Mexico State Parks, including the main

Doña Ana County Government Center graphic: Project Jupiter Protest Arrests

Doña Ana County Meeting Disrupted by Project Jupiter Protest; Three Arrested

LAS CRUCES – A Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners meeting was interrupted Tuesday as protests over the proposed Project Jupiter data center in

Construction underway at the new Casa de Peregrinos satellite food pantry in Sunland Park. Photo courtesy of the City of Sunland Park.

Construction Begins on Casa de Peregrinos Satellite Pantry in Sunland Park

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. — Construction is officially underway on the new Casa de Peregrinos satellite food pantry in Sunland Park, a project designed to bring

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Cultivating Community mural at Las Cruces Fire Station 2.

Cultivating Community Mural Unveiled at Fire Station 2

LAS CRUCES — The City of Las Cruces celebrated a new public art installation on Thursday, July 30, with a ribbon-cutting for “Cultivating Community,” a

Doña Ana County appoints three acting managers to oversee operations during leadership transition.

Leadership Transition Underway as Doña Ana County Appoints Three Acting Managers

LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners has appointed three senior administrators to jointly serve as Acting County Managers, ensuring continuity of

West Nile Virus Cases Confirmed in New Mexico; Health Officials Expand Mosquito Surveillance

SANTA FE — Two New Mexicans have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting state health officials to expand mosquito surveillance and urge residents to

Hispanic family shops for a laptop during New Mexico's Tax Free Weekend at an electronics store before the start of the school year.

New Mexico and Texas Tax-Free Shopping Weekends Offer Savings for Back-to-School Shoppers

DEMING / LAS CRUCES – Families in southern New Mexico and the Borderland have an opportunity to save money on back-to-school shopping as both New

Southern New Mexico State Fair Entertainment Announced

Five days of family fun, carnival rides, rodeo action, concerts, fair food and entertainment. Wade Bowen in concert Thursday, Oct. 1, Tyce Delk Friday, Oct.

Illustration of a customer making an online utility bill payment using a laptop and smartphone.

Doña Ana County Utilities to Launch New Online Payment System August 1

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County Utilities customers will soon begin using a new online payment system designed to provide a more secure and convenient

Illustration of a coiled venomous cobra representing exotic snakes seized during an Albuquerque federal drug raid.

Dozens of Venomous Exotic Snakes Seized During Federal Drug Raid in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE – Federal and state authorities seized dozens of exotic snakes, including 52 highly venomous reptiles, during a raid at a South Valley home connected

New Mexico State Police August 2026 DWI enforcement campaign

State Police Announce August DWI Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols Across New Mexico

LAS CRUCES – Drivers in Las Cruces and throughout Doña Ana County can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence during August as the

Illustration depicting four adults gathered outdoors at night in New Mexico, with one person holding a marijuana joint

New Mexico Reports High Rate of Past-Month Marijuana Use as National Daily Use Reaches Record Level

SANTA FE – New Mexico recorded a high rate of marijuana use in the latest available state-level federal estimates, with neighboring Colorado and Arizona reporting

Federal Border Barrier Construction Continues Near Columbus, NM

COLUMBUS, NM – Construction continues along the U.S.-Mexico border west of the Columbus Port of Entry as federal crews work on what U.S. Customs and

Las Cruces Police Department representatives hold CALEA accreditation certificate.

LCPD Earns National CALEA Accreditation

LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Police Department has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, known as CALEA. The department

Orange construction barrels line a two-lane desert highway beneath the words “NMDOT District One Road Report.”

Roadwork, Lane Closures Planned Across Las Cruces Area Through Aug. 2

LAS CRUCES — Drivers can expect lane closures, reduced speed limits and periodic delays on several roadways in and around Las Cruces during the week

A school crossing guard holds a stop sign as vehicles wait near a Las Cruces crosswalk.

Back-to-School Safety Reminders Issued for Las Cruces Drivers, Students and Families

DEMING — As Las Cruces Public Schools students return for the fall semester, the Las Cruces Police Department and New Mexico Department of Transportation are

Mugshot of Daniel Stumbo, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in a child sexual exploitation case.

Rio Rancho Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Child Exploitation Case

LAS CRUCES — A Rio Rancho man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in a case involving the distribution and

Blurred red and blue law-enforcement lights with yellow scene tape and the words “Officer Involved Shooting.”

Task Force Officers Return Fire During Albuquerque Warrant Operation

LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning during a multi-agency search warrant operation

Empty civic meeting room with the words “Public Safety Town Hall Meeting.”

Las Cruces Police to Host Public Safety Town Hall with Mayor, City Councilors

LAS CRUCES — The Las Cruces Police Department will host a town hall meeting July 29 featuring Mayor Eric Enriquez, all six City Councilors, Chief

New Mexico State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrest graphic with red and blue emergency lights.

New Mexico State Police Arrest Las Cruces Woman Wanted on Attempted Murder Warrant

LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, assisted by the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested a Las Cruces woman wanted on a

Graphic announcing City adds evening Strategic Plan Meetings in Las Cruces

Las Cruces Revises Strategic Plan Meeting Schedule to Add Evening Options

LAS CRUCES — The City of Las Cruces has updated its public meeting schedule for the City Strategic Plan Update after receiving community feedback requesting

A public cooling station tent provides shade, water, fans, and seating as the City of Las Cruces extends cooling stations to help residents stay safe during extreme summer heat.

City of Las Cruces Extends Cooling Stations Through July 29

LAS CRUCES – With near triple-digit temperatures expected to continue through the weekend, the City of Las Cruces has extended operations at its public cooling

Judge's bench and gavel inside a New Mexico courtroom with the words "Felony Fraud Charges."

Roswell Woman Faces 25 Fraud Charges in Alleged $66,000 Dealership Theft

LAS CRUCES – A Roswell woman is facing 25 felony fraud charges after an investigation by the New Mexico Department of Justice alleged she stole

Deep tire ruts in a muddy dirt road on BLM-managed public land in Southern New Mexico.

BLM Warns of Muddy Roads and Erosion Hazards During Southern New Mexico Rainy Season

LAS CRUCES — The Bureau of Land Management’s Las Cruces District is reminding visitors to use caution on public lands as Southern New Mexico enters

Scott Andrews, former Doña Ana County Manager, smiling in a portrait photo.

Doña Ana County Commission Terminates County Manager Scott Andrews’ Contract

LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to terminate the employment contract of County Manager Scott Andrews, effective immediately.

NMDOT District One maintenance crews responding to flood damage and debris along a southwestern New Mexico roadway after heavy rainfall.

Weekend Flooding Prompts NMDOT Cleanup Efforts in Southwestern New Mexico

LAS CRUCES – Heavy rainfall over southwestern New Mexico during the weekend caused flooding and hazardous conditions on several roadways, prompting a response from New

Person sitting on a couch participating in an online Zoom meeting on a laptop.

Las Cruces to Host Virtual Public Meeting on Chaparral Multi-Use Trail Project

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County is inviting Chaparral residents to participate in a virtual public meeting to learn more about the proposed McCombs Road

Nine new Doña Ana County employees pose together for a welcome photo. Description: Keeping Cruces Connected. Nine new Doña Ana County employees pose together after joining county departments including the Clerk’s Office, Facilities and Services, Community Development, Engineering and Roads, Jetport and Legal. Slug: dona-ana-county-welcomes-new-employees Image Credit: Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County Welcomes New Employees Across Several Departments

LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County is welcoming nine new employees who have joined departments serving residents throughout the county. The newest team members are

PNM power infrastructure and transmission lines representing the proposed merger between TXNM Energy and Blackstone Infrastructure.

PNM Parent Company, Blackstone Extend Merger Deadline as New Mexico Review Continues

ALBUQUERQUE – The proposed acquisition of PNM’s parent company by Blackstone Infrastructure will remain under review well into next year after the companies agreed to

Road construction on Interstate 25 in Doña Ana County with traffic control devices and reduced speed zones.

Road Construction Continues Across Doña Ana County This Week

LAS CRUCES – Motorists traveling through Doña Ana County should expect delays as several highway improvement projects continue through the week of July 19 through

East Mesa Recreation Complex Welcomes New Public Art Sculpture “Dance of Life”

LAS CRUCES – Visitors to the East Mesa Public Recreation Complex are now being greeted by a new permanent public art installation celebrating movement, wellness

A mixed group of dogs and cats sitting together inside an animal shelter.

Las Cruces Animal Services Center Awarded $125,000 for Improvements

LAS CRUCES — The City of Las Cruces will receive $125,000 in state funding to renovate and expand the surgical suite at the Animal Services

Conceptual aerial rendering of the proposed Project Jupiter data center campus in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

Dona Ana County Seeks Residents to Help Plan Project Jupiter Town Hall

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County is preparing to accept applications from residents interested in serving on an 11-member committee that will help plan a

Dog and cat receiving care as part of a community spay and neuter program.

Free Spay and Neuter Clinics Scheduled for Rural Doña Ana County Communities

LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Animal Control office will host three free spay and neuter clinics in late July and early August for

White Hyundai Santa Fe recovered by Las Cruces police after an overnight crime spree involving stolen vehicles and attempted burglaries.

Police Arrest Two Teens Suspected in Overnight Crime Spree Targeting Cannabis Businesses

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Las Cruces police arrested two teenagers early Thursday who are suspected of stealing multiple vehicles and attempting to burglarize three cannabis

Raymond Garcia sits inside a law enforcement vehicle after being arrested by New Mexico State Police on a California murder warrant.

California Murder Suspect Arrested on I-40 in New Mexico Following Multi-State Operation

SANTA ROSA, N.M. – A California man wanted on a murder warrant was arrested Thursday morning after New Mexico State Police and the Santa Rosa

Glass of drinking water representing a Las Cruces Utilities warning about a scam involving unauthorized water quality flyers. Photo courtesy: Bravo Mic Communications, LLC.

Las Cruces Utilities Warns Residents About Water Quality Scam

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Utilities is warning residents about a possible scam after receiving several reports of flyers or door hangers asking homeowners to

Railroad tracks near Brown Road in Las Cruces where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a southbound BNSF train on July 14, 2026.

Train Strikes, Kills Woman in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – A 35-year-old woman was killed late Tuesday night after being struck by a freight train while walking along railroad tracks in Las

Former Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office detective Paul Jessen Jr., who was convicted in federal court of obstructing justice and making false statements in connection with a DEA investigation.

Former Bernalillo County Detective Convicted of Tipping Off DEA Targets

SANTA FE – A former Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office detective has been convicted in federal court of obstructing a Drug Enforcement Administration investigation by helping

Frank O'Brien Papen Community Center at 304 Bell Avenue in Las Cruces, site of the first public meeting for the City's Strategic Plan Update.

City Seeks Public Input for New Strategic Plan

Las Cruces – The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents to help shape the community’s future by participating in a series of public meetings

Intersection of El Paseo Road and Farney Lane in Las Cruces where a two-vehicle crash critically injured a 67-year-old woman on July 14, 2026.

Woman Critically Injured in Las Cruces Two-Vehicle Crash

LAS CRUCES – A 67-year-old woman remains in critical but stable condition after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning at the intersection of El Paseo Road

Street lights in Las Cruces with the Organ Mountains in the background.

Police Warn Public to Watch for Copper Wire Thieves

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces police are asking residents to be vigilant and report suspicious activity as copper wire thefts continue to impact neighborhoods, construction

Search and rescue personnel assist an injured hiker in the Organ Mountains near Aguirre Springs.

Rescue Teams Complete 12-Hour Mission to Save Injured Hiker in Organ Mountains

LAS CRUCES – Multiple southern New Mexico emergency response agencies worked together Sunday to rescue an injured hiker from the Organ Mountains after the individual

Las Cruces firefighters respond to a commercial fire on Montana Avenue.

Fire Damages Commercial Property on Montana Avenue; Firefighter Injured

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces firefighters quickly contained a fire that damaged a commercial property on Montana Avenue Saturday afternoon, while one firefighter was injured

Booking photo of Gustavo Dominguez, convicted in the Young Park mass shooting case.

Fourth and Final Defendant Convicted in Young Park Mass Shooting

LAS CRUCES – A Doña Ana County jury has convicted the fourth and final defendant charged in the March 21, 2025 mass shooting at Young