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New Mexico green chile roast returns to D.C. for student scholarships
New Mexico State University alumni and chile enthusiasts in the Washington, D.C. area can pre-order authentic New Mexico green chile through July 31 for pickup
Call Center Establishe for Vado Flood Victims
To support residents impacted by the flooding in the Vado area, Doña Ana County has established a dedicated call center to answer questions and connect
Last call to nominate “Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture”
Deadline for 2026 honorees closes July 21 LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Time is running out to recognize the women who have helped shape New Mexico’s
Educating Young Drivers is the Key to Safer Roadways
New Mexico teens are losing their lives on our roads in record numbers! Across our country, motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death
Registration Open For Film Classes at DACC
Registration is still open for film classes at Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s new Creative Media Technology building. Openings are open for the Film Crew
Stabbing Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder
The man believed to be responsible for a June 14 stabbing on Idaho Avenue has been identified and is charged with several felonies including two
Free Health Fair For Veterans at DACC
Area veterans are invited to a free health fair at Doña Ana Community College (DACC). The Veterans Health & Resource Fair is being hosted by
Las Cruces public health office provides back-to-school vaccinations
Free vaccinations for any child with or without insurance LAS CRUCES, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Las Cruces Public Health Office
Dog tests positive for rabies in Grant County
SANTA FE – A dog has tested positive for rabies in Grant County, the eleventh animal rabies case identified in the county since 2020. The diagnosis
Flooded Communities Seek State Help
Emergency warnings sounded twice during an interim legislative committee meeting Monday, as south-central New Mexico officials told lawmakers about ongoing dangerous flooding in their communities — and
NMDA to hold public hearings on proposed rule amendments
Meetings set for July 29 and 31 in Las Cruces and Albuquerque LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) will hold
BLM Albuquerque and Las Cruces districts rescind fire restrictions across public lands
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Due to increasing precipitation and higher humidity, which reduce fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management has terminated fire restrictions on public
Free Employer Roundtable With NM Workforce Secretary
New Mexico Workforce Solutions Secretary Sarita Nair will host an employer roundtable at Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s Workforce Center on Wednesday, July 9th. The
NM Supreme Court May Have Changed Your Car Insurance
If you’re a New Mexico driver with car insurance — especially on multiple vehicles — a new Supreme Court ruling could change how you’re offered
Be careful with alcohol use this summer
SANTA FE – As temperatures and summer activities increase, so does the likelihood of binge drinking and the risk of alcohol-related accidents and injuries, which sometimes
New Mexicans can compare prescription costs online
Public portal now available in Spanish SANTA FE – New Mexicans can now use the public portal of the All Payer Claims Database (APCD) to
Measles detected in Luna County Detention Center
Five inmates test positive for virus SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is investigating measles infections at the Luna County Detention Center
Luna County public health office provides back-to-school vaccinations
DEMING, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Luna County Public Health Office at 1510 S. Slate St. In Deming will be providing
Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program season starts July 1
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program returns Tuesday, July 1, providing nutritious, locally-grown foods to income-based eligible seniors, Native American elders
Download DACC’s Mobile App
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) has a mobile app for students, faculty, staff, and the public. The app is available for free on both Google
DACC Wraparound Services Continue to Grow
Wraparound services continue to grow and are a priority at Doña Ana Community College (DACC). The college’s AVANZA program provides support and resources to students
Air quality may be unhealthy from Seven Springs fire
SANTA FE – The Seven Springs Fire, burning on Mescalero Apache Tribal land, is expected to bring heavy smoke that will create moderate to unhealthy
Air quality advisory remains effect for Trout Fire in Gila
Air quality zones expand from unhealthy to hazardous The New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment issue a continued smoke advisory for communities affected by
Applications open for NMDA Ag Workforce Program
Program paves way for agricultural careers LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico-based agricultural businesses may apply for internship funding through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture
State issues smoke advisory for southwestern New Mexico in wake of fires
The New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment today issued a smoke advisory for communities affected by the Trout Fire in the Silver City area
Wastewater testing reveals measles virus in Deming sample
SANTA FE – Wastewater in Deming has tested positive for measles, based on an analysis by the New Mexico Department of Health this month. The
Deaths in the New Mexico desert surge after Texas’ border crackdown reaches El Paso
Human remains discovered in New Mexico’s desert have surged since Texas launched Operation Lone Star, turning the El Paso sector into the deadliest stretch of
Possible measles exposure linked to travel in three counties
SANTA FE – Two travelers have been diagnosed with measles during their visit to New Mexico, leading to potential measles exposure in Bernalillo, Santa Fe
DACC Registration Open For New Students
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) has open enrollment and is now accepting applications from prospective and returning students for the upcoming semester. The college offers
DACC/El Paso Electric Commemorate Lineworker Partnership
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) and El Paso Electric Company (EPE) are celebrating a big milestone, 10 years of their electrical lineworker program partnership. A
Health Department helps children catch up on vaccines
SANTA FE – No cost back-to-school vaccinations are available from dozens of medical providers statewide. The annual Got Shots special immunization clinics will be held between June
NMSU-MÁS grant termination halts innovative STEM teaching program
A nationally recognized STEM teaching initiative at New Mexico State University has been terminated after federal policy changes targeting diversity, equity and inclusion forced the
DACC Food Pantry Summer Hours
Hours for Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s food pantry, Comfort Casita, have changed for the summer. The pantry’s main location is at DACC’s Espina campus,
Thank You For Stuff The Bus 2025!!!
What an incredible day at Stuff the Bus 2025, brought to you by Nusenda Credit Union! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out
New measles cases in Sandoval County
SANTA FE- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports four additional measles cases in Sandoval County, bringing the total there to six and raising
NMSU Loses $25 Million in Research Funding
New Mexico State University has lost nearly $25 million in research funding in the wake of recent federal executive orders aimed at reshaping how grant
Las Cruces police release new details in May 8 shooting involving officer near South Walnut Street
Police Chief Jeremy Story on Tuesday released new details and body camera footage from the May 8 shooting that left 18-year-old Josiah Perrault dead after
Medicaid members have greater access to “quit smoking” services
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Health Care Authority have joined forces with BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico,
New AI Traffic Signals Now In Las Cruces
Source: City of Las Cruces To smooth out the crawls and jams that choke the life out of our afternoon commutes, the City’s Traffic Management
Persons experiencing homelessness face greater health risks
New study tracks homeless health outcomes in hospitals SANTA FE – People who are homeless are more likely to get sick, hurt or even die from
The University Art Museum is excited to partner with Santa Fe-based, Axle Contemporary
Las Cruces, NM– The University Art Museum (UAM) is excited to partner with Santa Fe-based, Axle Contemporary, to present E Pluribus Unum: Mogollon in the
The University Art Museum Announces CRUCES: New Acquisitions from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection
Las Cruces, NM – The University Art Museum (UAM) is delighted to announce the opening of CRUCES: New Acquisitions from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection,
Warning of Toll Road Scam
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is warning residents about a widespread scam targeting New Mexicans with fake toll road payment demands. “These scammers
New Pope Leo XIV is an American
From the New York Times: Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday and took the name Pope Leo
Rattlesnake Season Information
From our friends at BLM: It’s officially rattlesnake season! We’ve seen a number of snakes throughout the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument. While some
State encourages use of 5-3-1 visibility method
May is both Asthma Awareness Month and Wildfire Awareness Month and a good time to encourage New Mexicans to use the 5-3-1 visibility method on smoky days
What New Mexicans should know about Real ID
Starting Wednesday, May 7, all U.S. air travelers will need a Real ID-compliant license or another federally accepted form of identification to board domestic flights.
LCPS Names Top Educators for 2026
Las Cruces Public Schools and the LCPS Foundation recognized the district’s top educators of 2026 during the annual Celebration of Excellence event, held April 25
Organ Mountains in NM on list of national monuments to lose federal protections
Snow dusts the Organ Mountains, the remnants of an early January storm. (Danielle Prokop / Source New Mexico) The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in
Pope Francis dies at 88 following pneumonia complications
Jorge Mario Bergoglio — known to the world as Pope Francis — died Monday morning at the Vatican following complications from double pneumonia. He was