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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

DACC COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES  

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is doing its part to help school-age students this upcoming school year. The college is accepting donations of school supplies.

DOÑA ANA COUNTY RESIDENTS RECEIVE GED DIPLOMAS

Nearly 100 Doña Ana County residents graduated from Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s recent GED ceremony. The college celebrated 88 graduates who received their high

4th of July Las Cruces City Offices Schedule

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, most City of Las Cruces offices and facilities will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. However, all

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

DACC Closed For Holiday

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) announces all campuses and centers will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. All campuses and centers will

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

Public health offices closed for Independence Day

NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of

LC Police Seek Stabbing Suspect

Las Cruces police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Saturday morning along the 200 block of east Idaho Avenue. The victim, a 39-year-old man,

DACC To Host Acting Workshop

Calling all potential and current actors, Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is hosting a free actor’s workshop this weekend. The workshop, being held in conjunction

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

Two Large-Scale Southern N.M. Free Food Distributions Expected To Feed At Least 1,000 Families in June

LAS CRUCES and SUNLAND PARK, NM – Roadrunner Food Bank staff and dozens of volunteers expect to distribute tens-of-thousands of pounds of food to more than

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

Wastewater testing reveals measles virus in Roswell sample 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports finding a positive measles sample via wastewater testing in Roswell.  The sample, taken on June

New Mexico highlights personal cost of gun violence

Gun locks available at no cost for residents SANTA FE- June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) encourages

Measles case reported in San Juan County 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms the first measles case in San Juan County: a child under the age of

June shines a light on men’s health and preventative care

SANTA FE— Men in New Mexico are dying, on average, seven years earlier than women.  During Men’s Health Awareness Month this June, the New Mexico

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

New Classifications Recognize Student Success at DACC

New classifications designated by two organizations now measure student success at Doña Ana Community College (DACC). The classifications are compiled by the Carnegie Foundation for

DACC Announces 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,

New LC Deputy Fire Chief Named

Tibor Kocsis, a Las Cruces firefighter for 17 years, is the new Deputy Chief of Administration for the Las Cruces Fire Department. Kocsis began his

Stuff The Bus 2025!!!!

STUFF THE BUS Saturday, July 12th 10am-2pm-DACC East Mesa Summer’s right around the corner, and so is our next community give back! Stuff the Bus

Cover crop initiative launches in Lower Rio Grande

 Collaboration protects soil while conserving groundwater LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC)

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

Petition to Stop Zoning Ordinance Fails

Tensions flared during the City Council meeting on Monday, May 19th, when the city disagreed with petitioners over the number of signatures a group obtained

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,

Centennial Softball Goes Undefeated and Brings Home the 5A State Trophy

Read the report from our friends at KTSM. The Centennial High School softball team completed the feat of a perfect season on Saturday. Centennial played

Housing New Mexico celebrates The Three Sisters Apartments Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Las Cruces Tuesday

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Housing New Mexico representatives attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Three Sisters Apartments Tuesday, May 13, celebrating another affordable housing opportunity in

Measles cases diagnosed in Sandoval County

Potential areas of exposure reported   SANTA FE- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms the first measles cases in Sandoval County: an adult of unknown

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

Latorre Receives Mission in Action Award

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) Professor Dr. Joann Latorre was recently awarded the Mission in Action Award from the American Association of University Women (AAUW).