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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
Las Cruces Christmas Tree Lighting
The City of Las Cruces will host its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 6. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8
Public health offices close for Thanksgiving holiday
SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All
New Mexico to host Farm to Cafeteria Food Conference
SANTA FE – The National Farm to School Network will bring its annual National Farm to Cafeteria Conference to Albuquerque this year, spotlighting New Mexico’s
$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
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
Governor Proclaimed the Academic Year 2025–2026: “New Mexico Year of the Arts in Education” Kickoff Celebration with Lt. Gov. Howie Morales to Take Place at the NM State Fair on September 3, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM
Albuquerque, NM — To launch the statewide celebration of the New Mexico Year of the Arts in Education, the official kickoff event will be held
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












