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Doña Ana County Decommissions Inactive Volunteer Fire Station in Garfield

GARFIELD — The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to officially decommission Fire Station 33 in Garfield, a former volunteer station

Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Mesilla Offers Weekend of Family Activities and Entertainment

MESILLA — Families are invited to head to Mesilla for a fun-filled Cinco de Mayo weekend featuring activities, live entertainment, and cultural experiences for all

DACC Professor Receives International Dental Hygiene Award

LAS CRUCES — A Doña Ana Community College professor has earned international recognition for his contributions to oral health education and community service. Dr. Elmer

New Mexico heads to one of world’s largest foodservice shows

State-backed pavilion debuts NM products to global market LAS CRUCES – Six New Mexico food and beverage companies will bring the state’s signature flavors to

Multiple Lane Closures and Detours Continue Across Doña Ana County

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Transportation has released its weekly traffic report outlining multiple road construction and lane closure projects scheduled across

Officer-Involved Shooting During Narcotics Investigation Leaves Suspect Dead in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – The Officer-Involved Incident Task Force is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday afternoon during an ongoing narcotics investigation in Las

State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Los Lunas; One Person Pronounced Dead

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in Los Lunas, a community in

Fourteen Indicted in Alleged Permian Basin Oil Theft Conspiracy Spanning Texas and New Mexico

LAS CRUCES – Fourteen individuals from Texas and New Mexico have been indicted in what federal prosecutors describe as a large-scale oil theft conspiracy tied

New Mexico State Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting Tied to U.S. Marshals Fugitive Operation in Deming

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving members of the United States Marshals Service that occurred

Suspect Arrested in April 1 Shooting That Injured Teen During Vape Sale

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces police have arrested a 19-year-old man believed to be responsible for an April 1 shooting on north Miranda Street that

City to Rehabilitate Upper Griggs Water Tank; Public Meeting Scheduled April 30

LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces announced plans to rehabilitate the Upper Griggs Water Tank located at the intersection of Triviz Drive and

Dog tests positive for rabies in Curry County

SANTA FE – A 10-month-old dog in Curry County tested positive for rabies – the second dog in the state to do so in the past

Officer-Involved Shooting in Torrance County Under Investigation by State Police

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is continuing its investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Torrance County

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday Across Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – Residents across Las Cruces and Doña Ana County will have an opportunity this weekend to safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted

LCPS Board Votes Unanimously to Remove ‘Cesar Chavez’ Name from Elementary School

LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education has voted unanimously to remove the name of Cesar Chavez from an elementary school

Teacher and Coach Arrested in Las Cruces Following Allegations Involving Student

LAS CRUCES – A Las Cruces middle school teacher and coach is facing multiple felony charges after police launched an investigation into allegations of an

DACC To Host Blood Drive

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is hosting a blood drive tomorrow in conjunction with Vitalant.   The drive will be Thursday, April 23rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Espina Campus,

Technical Rescue Team Saves Person from Abandoned Mine Shaft in Organ Mountains

LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Fire Department’s technical rescue team responded Monday morning to assist in rescuing a person who had fallen into an

Free Mother’s Day Concert to Launch Summer Music Season in Downtown Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is inviting families to celebrate Mother’s Day with a free live music concert in downtown Las

Local Public Art Advisory Board to Hold First Meeting Friday

LAS CRUCES – The Doña Ana County Public Art Advisory Board will hold its first regular meeting at 9 a.m. Friday, April 24, in the

Gila Forest Firefighters Trained, Equipped, and Ready

**Gila National Forest Crews Trained, Equipped, and Ready as Fire Season Approaches** LAS CRUCES – Firefighting resources across the Gila National Forest have been trained,

Doña Ana County Names Lucio Luttrell as Deputy County Manager

Doña Ana County Names Lucio Luttrell as Deputy County Manager After Interim Service LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County officials have formally appointed Lucio Luttrell

State public health nurse honored for excellence

SANTA FE – A longtime New Mexico Department of Health nurse practitioner was honored this month for her work expanding access to HIV prevention medication in

White Sands National Park Thanks Local Astronomy Volunteers During National Observances

LAS CRUCES — As communities recognize both International Dark Sky Week and National Volunteer Month, officials with White Sands National Park are highlighting the contributions

State strengthens SNAP verification process to help families receive correct benefits

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico officials are rolling out a new verification process for families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP,

County, State Partner to Help Veterans Apply for Property Tax Relief

LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County is teaming up with the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services to provide hands-on help for veterans and certain

Man Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges After Incident Involving Family Dogs

LAS CRUCES — A 25-year-old Las Cruces man was arrested Tuesday night on animal cruelty charges after police say he admitted to taking his anger

Aggie Fashion Week to Showcase Sustainable Designs and Creativity at NMSU

LAS CRUCES — Student designers at New Mexico State University are turning recycled materials into runway-ready looks as part of this year’s Aggie Fashion Week,

Crime Stoppers Seeks Public Help Identifying Suspect in Incident on W. Amador

Las Cruces, NM – Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces & Dona Ana County, in cooperation with the Las Cruces Police Department, is asking for the public’s

Register Now for the 2026–2027 School Year at LCPS

Parents and guardians must complete online registration every year through ParentVUE. Online registration establishes your child’s information with LCPS. Parents and guardians are highly encouraged

County Commissioners Adopt Resolution Seeking More Information on Project Jupiter During Tuesday Meeting

LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution Tuesday, April 14, during a regular meeting at the Doña Ana

Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces Breaks Ground on New Facility to Expand Services for Local Youth

LAS CRUCES — Community leaders, elected officials, and supporters gathered April 10 to celebrate a major milestone for youth services in the region as the

Doña Ana County Launches First Youth Commission to Represent Young Voices in Local Government

LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County officials have officially introduced the county’s first-ever Youth Commission, marking a significant step toward involving young people in local

Eastbound Highway 70 Reopens After Fatal Morning Crash in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES — Eastbound traffic on Highway 70 has reopened following a fatal rollover crash that temporarily shut down both lanes during the Tuesday morning

DACC Offices Closed For Professional Development

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) campuses and centers will be closed for a college-wide professional development day. The closure will be on Friday, April 17th for professional development. This

DACC To Honor Distinguished Alumni

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is pleased to announce the 2026 class of Distinguished Alumni, chosen for their contributions to their professions and the community. Distinguished alumni are selected based

Las Cruces Tattoo Artist Arrested on Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges

LAS CRUCES — A Las Cruces tattoo artist has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a customer at a

Entries for 2026 Electric Light Parade Being Accepted

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is accepting entries for the 2026 Electric Light Parade. This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes and

Doña Ana County Treasurer opening offsite payment locations for April

From our News partners at KVIA — The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office said its opening offsite payment locations offering payment and customer services, it

Young Park Shooter Found Guilty

A jury has found Josiah Ontiveros guilty on three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the 2025 Young Park mass shooting, while acquitting him on

New Law Limits Immigration Enforcement in Certain Albuquerque Locations

LAS CRUCES — Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller has signed a new ordinance restricting where federal immigration agents can conduct enforcement activities, formalizing protections at locations such

City of Las Cruces Opens Registration for Youth Indoor Volleyball League Beginning May 26

LAS CRUCES — The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its upcoming Youth Indoor Volleyball League, offering young

Roadrunner Transit Marks 40 Years of Service, Honors Drivers During Appreciation Month

LAS CRUCES — Roadrunner Transit is celebrating a major milestone this month, marking 40 years of providing public transportation services to the Las Cruces community

State Officials Issue Statewide Fire Restrictions as Wildfire Danger Reaches Critical Levels

LAS CRUCES – State officials have enacted sweeping fire restrictions across New Mexico as dangerously dry conditions, low humidity, and high winds continue to increase

Starting April 13: Up to $3M available for NM meat processors

Grants will support facility modernization, environmental compliance LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico meat processing businesses can apply for a share of approximately $3 million

County Treasurer Bringing Payment Services to Communities with April Offsite Locations

LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office will bring payment services directly to residents this month, offering several offsite locations across the county

Department of Health honors National Public Health Week

SANTA FE — New Mexicans can access free vaccinations, reproductive health services, opioid use disorder treatment, nutrition support and children’s medical services at public health

Sonoma Elementary Celebrates 20 Years with Community 5K and Fun Run

Sonoma Elementary School is marking a major milestone this spring by celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special community race event. The school will host

Teen Declared Brain Dead Following Accidental Shooting in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – A 13-year-old boy has been declared brain dead following a shooting Monday night at a home in Las Cruces, according to family

ICE Detention Contract Extended Again in Torrance County

LAS CRUCES – Torrance County commissioners have approved another one-month extension of the county’s detention contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the CoreCivic-run