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NMDA seeks new chef ambassadors to elevate NM agriculture

Applications now open for third class of program participants The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is accepting applications for its NEW MEXICO—Taste the Tradition®

Over $3 million in funding available through Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program

Over $3 million in funding is available for Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program, which provides home repairs related to health and safety issues, substandard

Texas Quake Felt in New Mexico

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck West Texas on Saturday night, part of a swarm of earthquakes to rock the area near the Texas border with

Summer travel brings risk of measles

SANTA FE- Summer is coming, and that means more visitors and community events in New Mexico – as well as more potential exposures when it comes

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

Housing New Mexico announces 2025 Top Metro and Rural Mortgage Lenders who are helping New Mexicans become homeowners

Housing New Mexico announced its 2025 Top Mortgage Lender Award recipients as part of its annual lender recognition program. For the second year in a

Fentanyl Awareness Day emphasizes saving lives

SANTA FE- Awareness, prevention and real-time solutions can make a difference when it comes to New Mexico’s ongoing efforts to reduce fentanyl overdose in the

NM flavors hit the global stage at 2025 National Restaurant Association Show

NMDA showcases six standout companies in Chicago LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico food and beverage producers are ready to make waves at the 2025 National

Dog diagnosed with plague in Santa Fe County

SANTA FE- A Santa Fe County dog has been diagnosed with plague – the first animal plague case in the state in 2025.  The New

DACC Announces Honorary Degree Recipient

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is pleased to announce that Mr. Kris Gomez has been designated as its 2025 Honorary Degree recipient. Gomez is being awarded

DACC to Hold Mega Financial Aid Event

The community is invited to attend Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s mega FAFSA event which will provide helpful information about financial aid. The Financial Aid

DACC Students Excel at State Competition

Eight students from Doña Ana Community College (DACC) are now headed to a national competition after winning first place at the recent SkillsUSA statewide event.

DACC Staff Recognized in Upcoming Photo Project

Two staff members from Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will be featured and recognized in an upcoming photo project. DACC Film and Digital Media Instructor

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

State officials remind horse owners to vaccinate against West Nile virus

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – State officials are reminding horse owners to vaccinate their animals against West Nile virus. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA),

Two Pop Up Food Distributions Scheduled in Las Cruces in May

Community members who need help with food are invited to two food distributions occurring in Las Cruces in May.  The FREE pop-up food distributions occur: 

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

Amanda López Askin launches campaign for New Mexico Secretary of State

Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin has officially entered the 2026 race for New Mexico Secretary of State, pledging to defend voter access, combat

Two Killed in Military Vehicle Crash

KOB reports two people were killed and a third was injured in a military vehicle crash Tuesday morning in southern New Mexico. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

1st Case of Measles Reported in Dona Ana County

An unvaccinated child in Doña Ana County has been diagnosed with measles – the first case in that county. The Doña Ana County case plus

Health officials warn against baby poultry as Easter gifts 

Chicks, ducklings linked to Salmonella risk  Despite their seasonal appeal, baby chicks and ducklings pose significant health risks as Easter gifts, particularly for young children.   

Take steps to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections 

SANTA FE – New Mexicans can take preventative steps to protect themselves from sexually-transmitted infections (STIs).  April 13-19 marks STI Awareness Week and the New Mexico Department

America’s Walking Club Invites the Public to a Community Walk on May 3rd

AVA: America’s Walking Club invites you to a Community Walk on Saturday, May 3, 2025, through downtown Las Cruces and the Historic Mesquite St. District.

Skechers Offers Scholarships to Graduating Seniors

The Skechers Foundation provides $200,000 in scholarships to support 40 high-achieving high school seniors. This scholarship program comprises four individual scholarship programs: Who is eligible

Tostitos Recall

The Food and Drug Administration increased the recall of one of Frito-Lay’s most popular chips to Class I, meaning “there is a reasonable probability” that

Measles Cases on the Rise in New Mexico

The number of measles cases in New Mexico has climbed to 54, according to the state Department of Health, with nearly all cases concentrated in

Court tosses felony murder conviction of Las Cruces teen in 2021 shooting

The New Mexico Supreme Court has vacated the felony murder conviction of a Las Cruces teen involved in a 2021 house party shooting that left

State recognizes public health workers  

SANTA FE — This week is the perfect time to recognize the contributions of public health workers and the impact they have on their communities.  

Four Young Park Shooters Plead Not Guilty

This report from our friends at KFOX in El Paso. All four of the Young Park shooting suspects had their hearing Monday morning. All four

Tax Notices Delayed in Dona Ana County

From our partners at KVIA: Doña Ana County property owners can expect to receive their notices of value by May 1 this year, about a

Tim Brown to Speak at Annual Henson Community Breakfast in Las Cruces

Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown will be the keynote speaker at the 17th annual Lou & Mary Henson Community Breakfast on Thursday, May

NM Senate Takes Historic Action to Protect Water

The New Mexico State Senate has passed a bill to give the state more control over its water and any possible attempts to pollute it . According

Special Session Expected on Crime Issues

Following Friday night’s mass shooting in Las Cruces, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham lambasted lawmakers for what she described as a failure to take

FBI offers reward for information on suspect in Las Cruces bank robbery

The FBI and Las Cruces Police Department are seeking the public’s help in locating Daniel Guereca, who is wanted in connection to a bank robbery

Alleged Young Park Shooters Remain in Custody

All three juvenile defendants charged in connection with the March 21 shooting at Young Park will remain in custody pending further court proceedings, according to

Chaparral Combating Hunger

A new food pantry is in the works in Chaparral to combat hunger. Officials broke ground Oct. 11 on the pantry at 190 County Line

Highlights from the Young Park Shooting Press Conference

The March 21 mass shooting at Young Park is believed to be the largest in recent New Mexico history in terms of total casualties, according

Police Arrest Fourth Suspect in Young Park Shooting

A 15-year-old boy was arrested Sunday afternoon for his involvement in Friday’s shooting at Young Park. About 12:20 p.m. Sunday, March 23, police arrested a

LCPD Press Conference Regarding Young Park Shooting

Friday Shooting Kills 3, Injures 14 Police are continuing to investigate Friday night’s shooting at Young Park that killed three and injured 14 others. You

Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. Leads Support with First Major $25,000 Donation for Young Park Shooting Victims

LAS CRUCES, NM – In the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting at Young Park on March 21, 2025, Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., a

Quick Online Test Checks Your Diabetes Risk  

Small lifestyle changes can prevent life-altering disease SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) joins the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in recognizing Diabetes

2025 Sisbarro GMC Spring Fest Showdown!

Fun for the whole family! Free Event Brought to you by 575 Cars! Enjoy food, live music, activities, raffle giveaways, and special guests! Date: April

Bird flu found in Bernalillo County backyard flock

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as “bird flu,” in a non-commercial

New Mexico launches comprehensive measles resource

State takes proactive active measures against outbreak SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched a dedicated web resource to address the

School-Based Health Centers making a difference statewide

Over 80 centers help keep kids healthy and learning.  SANTA FE — Children in New Mexico public schools can focus more on lessons after a

DJ Johnny Kage set to headline 2025’s ¡mira! Las Cruces festival

New to the festival line a drone show, more live art, lucha libre performance LAS CRUCES, NM – Popular regional talent DJ Johnny Kage is

30th Anniversary Springfest 2025! Thank You!!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 30th Anniversary of Springfest!!! Look forward to more Springfest highlights! A huge thank you to our

Dwight Yoakam at the Pan Am Center

We are thrilled to welcome Dwight Yoakam to the Pan Am Center in Las Cruces May 16, 2025! Dwight will be joined by The Mavericks!

NMSU’s Jack Nixon reflects on career, donates tapes to NMSU Library

  DATE: September 19, 2024 WRITER: Tatiana Favela, tfavela5@nmsu.edu, 575-646-7953 SOURCE: Jack Nixon, jonixon@nmsu.eduKnown for decades as the “Voice of the Aggies,” Jack Nixon is