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Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program opens for applications 

SANTA FE – Income-eligible seniors and families can soon apply for farmers’ market benefits that provide $30- 50 in fresh produce benefits this summer, part

Scholarship Drawing To Be Held At DACC Event

Several Doña Ana Community College (DACC) students will randomly be selected to receive extra funds, part of the annual DACC Scholarship Riches event. This is the third annual Scholarship Riches,

NMDA marketing specialist honored as Collaborator of the Year

WUSATA underlines NM leadership in international trade LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is proud to announce that Marketing Specialist

Police ID Suspect in Sunday’s Incident

The suspect believed to be responsible for Sunday’s officer-involved shooting on South Valley Drive has been identified as 28-year-old Johnny Ray Morales. The Las Cruces

Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation

Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation Las Cruces, NM — The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, Feb. 8, with

Health Department expands school-based health centers

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is celebrating National School-Based Health Center Awareness Month this February by highlighting significant growth in school-based health

New Federal SNAP Rules Prompt State-Funded Food Assistance

SANTA FE — New Mexico is launching a temporary, state-funded food assistance program in response to new federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rules that will

Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Seven, Two Critically

Las Cruces police are continuing to investigate a four-vehicle crash that resulted in critical injuries to two pedestrians and non-life-threatening injuries to five motorists. The

Police Seek to ID Commercial Burglary Suspect

Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces and Dona Ana County is asking for help identifying a man who is suspected of burglarizing a local business at

Parks & Recreation will offer a one-week Spring Break camp

2 camp locations! Jornada Elementary, 3400 Elks Drive. Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Avenue. Both consist of fun indoor/outdoor play, breakfast, lunch,

Health department warns against consuming raw dairy products

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is warning New Mexicans to avoid raw dairy products following the death of a newborn from

Free Scholarship Event to be Held at DACC

Several Doña Ana Community College (DACC) students will begin their next college semester with extra funds, part of the annual DACC Scholarship Riches event. This is the third year of this event where nearly double the number of students can win

Doña Ana County/DACC Sign Water Technology MOU

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) and Doña Ana County have entered an agreement where DACC students will be hired as paid interns to work for the county. The county and DACC signed

DACC Students/Community Participate in Global Gaming Event

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is taking on the world of gaming. Several college students participated in a global gaming event this weekend, joining thousands around the world. Students and members of the public participated in

State promotes children’s dental health

SANTA FE — February is Children’s Dental Health Month and the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Oral Health is raising awareness about

31st Annual Springfest 2026!

Does Your Business or Organization Want to Be Part of the Greatest Egg Hunt in the Southwest? Join the community tradition as Springfest celebrates its

Officer Alerts Resident to Fire; Firefighters Contain Blaze on Evans Drive 

A Las Cruces police officer helped prevent a potential tragedy after noticing smoke coming from a single-story residence while driving in the area of Evans

DACC Hosting Pickleball Passion for the Pantry Tournament

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is looking for those who like to play pickleball and make a difference in the community. The college is hosting the Pickleball

Doña Ana County To Hire DACC Students For Internship Program

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) and Doña Ana County have entered into a partnership for DACC students to be given internship opportunities in water technology that will

Housing New Mexico celebrates Turquoise Trail groundbreaking in Santa Fe Friday

SANTA FE, N.M. – Housing New Mexico celebrated its first multifamily development ceremony of 2026 at the Turquoise Trail groundbreaking today in Santa Fe, hosted by

Health Department urges vaccination as influenza cases rise statewide

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is urging residents to get vaccinated as flu cases climb across the state and the nation.  

DACC Seeking Vendors For Financial Fair

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is calling all vendors interested in participating in a financial wellness fair. The fair will be held on Thursday, April 9th, from

DACC Dental Clinic Accepting Patients

Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s dental clinic continues to accept patients who are looking for a low-cost dental facility. The clinic is open to the public and accepts patients of all

Fire Damages Apartment on S. Telshor Boulevard

At about 4:30 a.m., Mon. Jan. 12, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a structure fire on the 1900 block of S. Telshor Blvd. The

Nearly 18,000 New Mexico families and homes impacted by $740 million provided by Housing New Mexico in fiscal year 2025

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Whether it was a person seeking refuge at a homeless shelter, an elderly person’s home being rehabilitated, a family renting an affordable apartment,

Free Medical Services For DACC Students

As we are amid the cold and flu season, Doña Ana Community College (DACC) reminds students, faculty, and staff that they have access to free

NMDA accepting Healthy Soil Program grant applications

 Webinars for applicants set for Jan. 27; deadline is noon March 20 LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is accepting

Police Encourage Safety as Students Return to School

Las Cruces Public Schools are back in session for the spring semester, and the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use caution while

New Mexico maintains full childhood vaccine recommendations despite HHS rollback

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations despite the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’

Santa Paws 2025 Recap

This holiday season, Santa Paws helped spread warmth and kindness to our furry friends across Southern New Mexico. Thanks to the generosity of our community,

Possible measles exposure linked to travel in Albuquerque

SANTA FE – A traveler from South Carolina who was diagnosed with measles spent a night in Albuquerque, leading to potential measles exposure in that

Housing New Mexico opens Home Improvement Program wait list in eight counties it serves

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Housing New Mexico has opened the wait list for HOME Rehabilitation Program services in the eight counties it directly serves through its Home

DACC Free Musical Performance Brings Large Crowd

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) recently hosted a free music concert featuring the world premiere of work by two award-winning musicians. The event brought in more than a hundred spectators. The performance was held Friday,

DACC Debuts New Chatbot For Students

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) students have a new way of getting helpful information about the college. DACC has debuted a chatbot program to help students connect and provide

Middle Schoolers Tour DACC Culinary Arts to Expand Skills

Several Las Cruces middle school students opened their minds and their stomachs to learn about Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s Culinary Arts Program this week.

State releases top New Mexico baby names of 2025

SANTA FE – Olivia and Noah topped the list of baby names in New Mexico for 2025, while other long popular names like Liam, Sophia and Sofia

SCRTD Launches New Magenta Route Connecting Las Cruces MVITT to the Butterfield Community Center

Las Cruces, NM, The South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) is expanding transit access in Doña Ana County with the launch of the new Magenta

Health Department Helpline now accepting text messages

SANTA FE – People seeking help with medical questions or finding providers in New Mexico can now send text messages to the state Health Department Helpline. 

Department of Health recommends hepatitis B vaccine

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health continues to strongly recommend hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns, with the first dose within 24 hours

Schools, senior centers & farmers honored for promoting New Mexico-grown food

SANTA FE, NM – A record-breaking number of awardees will be honored Monday afternoon at the National Farm to Cafeteria Conference in Albuquerque for their

Health workers honored for vaccination efforts

“Champion” awards highlight their work  SANTA FE – The New Mexico Immunization Coalition recognized a number of state public health employees with awards for their work

New Mexico secures $3.5 million federal grant to strengthen local food supply chain

18 agribusinesses to enhance processing, distribution, and facilities LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Eighteen New Mexico agribusinesses are set to boost operations with a $3.54 million

New Mexico confirms first case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) are urging horse owners to take immediate preventive measures

37th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March

37th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March Set for March 21–22 2026 at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. — The

Family health history talks could prevent serious diseases

SANTA FE – Knowing your family’s health history could help prevent serious diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, and Thanksgiving dinner conversations offer an

$500,000 in USDA specialty crop funding available for NM

NMDA to hold workshops in December in advance of Feb. 14 proposal deadline LAS CRUCES, N.M. – More than $500,000 in funding is available to

Report finds increased levels of metals in Mora County water 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health are urging Mora County residents to test their private wells

Get your shots now before respiratory viruses spread 

Vaccines for flu, COVID-19 and RSV are available now  SANTA FE – Flu and COVID-19 are already circulating in New Mexico, and health officials say getting

Botulism outbreak leads to nationwide recall of infant formula

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health is alerting the public to stop use of any ByHeart whole nutrition infant formula immediately.

Awareness + action = diabetes prevention

SANTA FE – November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, highlighting a condition that affects 254,000 New Mexico residents.  More New Mexicans are at risk: nearly