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Health Department encourages safe trick or treating
SANTA FE – This Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31, putting safety and health first will help make trick or treating a great memory for all good ghouls.
HomeGrown for the holidays at NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – With the holiday season right around the corner, come sample and shop for New Mexico’s award-winning food products at HomeGrown: A
Fresh food reaches Harding and Union Counties
Partnership delivers 10,000 pounds of local produce to rural communities SANTA FE – A partnership between state health officials, local farmers, and food banks delivered 10,000
DACC To Host Dia De La Familia South County Events
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is calling all families. They, along with DACC students, are invited to celebrate the upcoming family day events. The college
Prescription drugs cause one quarter of overdose deaths
SANTA FE – New Mexico had the sixth-highest drug overdose death rate in the nation, and nearly one quarter of these deaths were caused by prescription
NM singer-songwriter and farrier receive 2025 Rounders Award
Huston, Keith celebrated for articulating the Western way of life LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico singer-songwriter Randy Huston and farrier Jim Keith received the
Keep firewood local: Help stop the spread of invasive pests
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Moving untreated firewood across state lines or long distances can introduce destructive invasive pests that threaten New Mexico’s forests, landscapes and
State renews order to combat congenital syphilis
SANTA FE – After New Mexico saw syphilis rates drop for the first time since 2018, the state is renewing aggressive testing requirements to sustain
State launches health literacy initiative
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is launching a statewide health literacy initiative to make health information clearer and easier to understand.
DACC Offers Advanced Photography Workshop
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is offering two opportunities for individuals to take an advanced photography workshop. The workshops are credit courses for those who
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Telshor Boulevard
Las Cruces police and the Officer-involved Incident Task Force are investigating a shooting that occurred early Thursday evening in the parking lot of a restaurant
DACC Campuses To Be Early Voting Sites
A few of Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s campuses and centers will host polling places for early voting in the upcoming election. Early voting begins
DACC Dental Clinic Accepting New Insurance
Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s dental clinic is now happy to announce it is accepting Medicaid insurance. The low-cost clinic is open to the public
Public Information Meeting Scheduled for Spruce/Telshor/Triviz Intersection Improvements Project
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 700 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM The City of
Third Suspect Arrested in Park Shooting
A third young man has been arrested for his involvement in the Sept. 4 fatal shooting at Salopek Park. Esteban Munoz, 19, was arrested Wednesday
City Seeking Input on MRA Proposal
The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents and business owners to review and provide feedback on the West Picacho and Motel Boulevard Metropolitan Redevelopment
Chile Drop Heats Up with $10,000 Boost from NM Tourism
Las Cruces, NM – October 3, 2025– Main Street Las Cruces (formerly the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership) is beyond thrilled to announce it has been
Las Cruces Zombie Walk 2025: A Night of Undead Fun in Downtown!
Get ready, Las Cruces, the undead are taking over downtown once again! The Las Cruces Zombie Walk 2025 is creeping back to Plaza de Las Cruces on Saturday, October 25th,
12th annual AG Day set for Nov. 8 at NMSU Homecoming
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Agriculture, food, friends, family, and football all come together at the 12th Annual AG Day, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025,
Housing New Mexico celebrates Pedrena Apartments ribbon-cutting ceremony in Las Cruces Tuesday
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – In celebration of another affordable housing opportunity in the state, Housing New Mexico representatives attended the Pedrena Apartments ribbon-cutting ceremony in Las
New Mexico Health Department calls end of measles outbreak
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has declared the state’s measles outbreak, which started on February 14, to be over. The last cases
Plague case reported in Bernalillo County
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports a case of plague in a 77-year-old man from Bernalillo County, the second case of the
Falls main cause of injury-related deaths for Elderly
SANTA FE – Unintentional falls were the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older New Mexicans from 2019-2023, according to New Mexico Department of Health
Housing New Mexico presents awards to 14 affordable housing leaders at 2025 New Mexico Housing Summit
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Housing New Mexico representatives presented 14 awards to leaders in the state’s affordable housing industry at the 2025 New Mexico Housing Summit Friday,
Rise in overdose deaths and ER visits in three Northeast counties
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports an increase in overdose deaths and overdose-related emergency department visits during the first half of
Touro College of Dental Medicine Announces the Grand Opening of its Dental Clinical Training Facility and Albuquerque Campus
New Mexico’s first pre-doctoral dental educational/clinical facility supports first class of 100 students and provides affordable dental care services to communities across the state Albuquerque,
New Mexico removes barriers to COVID-19 vaccines
Statewide standing order makes vaccines available without prescriptions SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has issued a standing order that expands access to updated
Amazon is cracking down on its free shipping benefits
Amazon customers who have relied on sharing Prime shipping benefits outside their households will soon see that perk come to an end. The company confirmed
New Mexico suicide deaths rise 9% in 2024
Prevention resources emphasized during Suicide Prevention Month SANTA FE – Suicide deaths in New Mexico increased 9% in 2024 to 512 deaths, a jump of
Dental Services Offered At DACC
Looking for a low-cost dental clinic? Members of the public can receive dental services for a reduced-fee at Doña Ana Community College (DACC). DACC’s Dental
DACC Instructor Nominated For Chef of the Year
Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s instructor for Culinary Arts has been nominated for Chef of the Year for New Mexico. DACC Culinary Arts Chef Tom
Bravo Mic Communications at the 6th Annual JR Stewart 141 Foundation Golf Tournament!
Bravo Mic Communications and LasCrucesToday.com are proud to have supported the 6th Annual JR Stewart 141 Foundation Golf Tournament! This annual event brings our community
Las Cruces to Recieve $11 Million to Combat Homelessness
As reported by our neighboring news partner KVIA: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham says Las Cruces and Doña Ana County are getting $11 million
NMDA announces new class of chef ambassadors
Chefs Windels and Griego to showcase New Mexico agriculture LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has selected Chef Becky Windels of
Governor Proclaimed the Academic Year 2025–2026: “New Mexico Year of the Arts in Education” Kickoff Celebration with Lt. Gov. Howie Morales to Take Place at the NM State Fair on September 3, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM
Albuquerque, NM — To launch the statewide celebration of the New Mexico Year of the Arts in Education, the official kickoff event will be held
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
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
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
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’ Play 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
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


 
	 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								













