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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,

Public health offices closed for Memorial Day

NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday weekend SANTA FE- State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. All

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

Police Identify Man Killed in Thursday’s Shooting

The man who died in Thursday’s shooting on Walnut Street has been identified as 18-year-old Josiah Perrault. Perrault succumbed to injuries he received during the

DACC Professor Awarded Teaching Award

One of Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s professors is being honored with a Teaching Excellence Award. Associate Professor James Cadena, with the DACC Business and

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).

Measles case reported in Curry County 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed the first measles case in Curry County—a vulnerable infant too young to receive protective

New Pope Leo XIV is an American

From the New York Times: Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday and took the name Pope Leo

No New Pope Named on First Day of Conclave

Shared from our friends at KVIA: Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, meaning that cardinals did not elect a

Rattlesnake Season Information

From our friends at BLM: It’s officially rattlesnake season! We’ve seen a number of snakes throughout the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument. While some

NMDA launches “Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture” campaign

Seeking nominations for 2026 honorees  The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) announces the launch of its new “Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture” campaign, celebrating

State encourages use of 5-3-1 visibility method 

May is both Asthma Awareness Month and Wildfire Awareness Month and a good time to encourage New Mexicans to use the 5-3-1 visibility method on smoky days

What New Mexicans should know about Real ID

Starting Wednesday, May 7, all U.S. air travelers will need a Real ID-compliant license or another federally accepted form of identification to board domestic flights.

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

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 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

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

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