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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

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