Hatch Chile Festival Continues Sunday
HATCH, N.M. — The Hatch Chile Festival continues Sunday with another full day celebrating the world-famous crop and the agricultural heritage of the Hatch Valley.Read More →
2026-09-05
Oracle Announces Water-Conservation Program Tied to Project Jupiter
SANTA TERESA – Oracle has announced a partnership with agricultural technology company Arable that the companies say could conserve approximately 21 million gallons of waterRead More →
2026-08-23
NMDOH Warns Longer Mosquito Season Could Increase West Nile Risk
LAS CRUCES – Increased rainfall and above-average heat could extend New Mexico’s mosquito season through October, prompting state health officials to urge residents—particularly those withRead More →
2026-08-23
Water Concerns Halt Border Wall Well Drilling Near Deming
DEMING – New groundwater well drilling connected to border wall construction in southern New Mexico has been halted following concerns from area ranchers and effortsRead More →
2026-08-10
Low Water Levels Close Boat Ramps at New Mexico State Parks
SANTA FE – Historically low water levels and ongoing water management operations have closed multiple boat ramps at New Mexico State Parks, including the mainRead More →
2026-08-03
Luna County Ranchers Raise Concerns Over Border Wall Water Wells
DEMING – Luna County ranchers are raising concerns over new water wells being drilled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as construction of the southernRead More →
2026-07-10
NMSU Awarded $759,000 Grant to Develop Stronger Green Chile
LAS CRUCES – New Mexico State University has received a $759,000 federal grant to develop a new variety of green chile that is both disease-resistantRead More →
2026-06-24
Heat Advisory Issued for Las Cruces Area Through Wednesday
LAS CRUCES – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Mesilla Valley and surrounding areas as dangerously hot temperatures settle acrossRead More →
2026-06-22
State reimburses ag businesses up to $15,000 to hire interns
LAS CRUCES – New Mexico agricultural businesses can now apply for funding to hire paid interns through the state’s Agricultural Workforce Development Program, which reimbursesRead More →
2026-06-18
Screwworm Case Confirmed in New Mexico Dog as Officials Urge Pet Owners to Stay Alert
LAS CRUCES – A confirmed case of New World screwworm in a New Mexico dog is drawing attention from animal health officials and raising concernsRead More →
2026-06-09
New Mexico Health Officials Say State Hantavirus Strain Is Different From Cruise Ship Outbreak
LAS CRUCES – New Mexico health officials are reassuring residents that the hantavirus strain found in the state is different from the strain linked toRead More →
2026-05-14
State Agriculture Leaders Honor Veterinarians for Decades of Service to Rural Communities
LAS CRUCES – Two New Mexico veterinarians whose careers helped build the state’s livestock emergency response system were honored last Tuesday for decades of serviceRead More →
2026-05-02