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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).