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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

Police to Host Town Hall Meeting Jan. 15

Las Cruces police will host an interactive Town Hall Meeting Jan. 15 to present annual crime statistics and discuss other trends that present challenges for

Drink less, live more during Dry January and beyond

SANTA FE — As New Mexicans embrace the promise of a healthier new year, the New Mexico Department of Health is proud to champion Dry January and

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 Has Free Medical Services For Students

As we head into the cold and flu season, Doña Ana Community College (DACC) students are reminded they have access to free healthcare services online. Students can access free resources for

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

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

Seven projects to boost New Mexico specialty crops

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Seven projects aimed at strengthening New Mexico’s specialty crop industry will launch this fall with $611,032 in federal funding running through

Double Shooting at Whiskey Dicks

As reported by KFOX News: Las Cruces police are investigating a double shooting in the parking lot of a local bar that resulted in the

Las Cruces Woman Arrested on Multiple Identity Theft Charges

A 37-year-old woman in Las Cruces was arrested Thursday and charged with over 100 crimes relating to identity theft. KFOX reports Jail records show Karen

New Mexico High School Football Playoffs

The postseason is underway across New Mexico high school football, and there’s plenty to track and celebrate. Here are the key details, storylines, and what

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

New dashboard provides substance use and mental health data 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is launching a new dashboard to provide more timely substance abuse and mental health data to

Funding available to preserve multifamily properties through Housing New Mexico’s preservation loan fund

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – To preserve affordable housing in the state, Housing New Mexico has funding available through its New Mexico Preservation Loan Fund, which is a

Housing New Mexico, Red Feather Development Group celebrate Weatherization Day at Navajo Nation home Oct. 30

UPPER FRUITLAND, N.M. – It was a day of celebration as people gathered at an Upper Fruitland, New Mexico home to learn about energy efficient retrofits

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

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.

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 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

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