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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

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month

SANTA FE – Alcohol Awareness Month is an ideal time to educate ourselves and others about alcohol-related risks, such as cancer, chronic liver disease, and death,

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

Roadrunner Book Bank Hosts a Free Pop-Up Food Distribution

Las Cruces, NM (April 8, 2025) – Community members who need help with food are invited to a FREE pop-up food distribution on Saturday, April 12

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

Tim Brown to Speak at Annual Henson Community Breakfast in Las Cruces

Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown will be the keynote speaker at the 17th annual Lou & Mary Henson Community Breakfast on Thursday, May

Measles cases top 50 mark

Spread remains contained to southeast region SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports the case count for measles has risen to 54.

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY EVENT NEXT WEEK

All Doña Ana Community College (DACC) students are invited to celebrate our community with an event focused on healthy living and the environment. The event,

COMMUNITY INVITED TO FINANCIAL WELLNESS FAIR

Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s Financial Wellness Program invites the community to an event focused on financial education and resources. The college’s Financial Wellness Fair will

Savor the Flavors: Downtown El Paso Restaurant Week Returns April 3-14, 2025

WHAT: Downtown Restaurant Week 2025, presented by Scherr Law Firm and the El Paso Downtown Management District (DMD), invites food lovers to explore exclusive menus and

Open or Closed on Easter

TARGET has confirmed it will be participating in a shopping blackout in the coming weeks, shutting down all 1,978 of its stores for a full

FYI+, CYFD, and City of Las Cruces are Joining Forces to Recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Families & Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+ ), New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (NMCYFD) and City of Las Cruces, are coming together to recognize

New Mexico childhood obesity report shows progress  

SANTA FE – Obesity rates have decreased for third graders for the fourth consecutive year, based on the most recent data from 40 schools in

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

Travel Advisory for April 1

Travel advisories have been issued for Tuesday, April 1 in Southern New Mexico with the highest impact for strong winds and blowing dust from 6

Champions of Magic: Chasing the Unbelievable at the Spencer Theater

Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions Of Magic team are back with an

Raw frozen cat food recalled over Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Savage Pet has issued a voluntary recall of one of its products after it tested positive for the Highly Pathogenic Avian

BLM seeks input on proposed Black Mountain gen-tie transmission line

Project expected to transmit up to 100 MW of energy to the grid LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public

Special Session Expected on Crime Issues

Following Friday night’s mass shooting in Las Cruces, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham lambasted lawmakers for what she described as a failure to take

FBI offers reward for information on suspect in Las Cruces bank robbery

The FBI and Las Cruces Police Department are seeking the public’s help in locating Daniel Guereca, who is wanted in connection to a bank robbery

Alleged Young Park Shooters Remain in Custody

All three juvenile defendants charged in connection with the March 21 shooting at Young Park will remain in custody pending further court proceedings, according to

Chaparral Combating Hunger

A new food pantry is in the works in Chaparral to combat hunger. Officials broke ground Oct. 11 on the pantry at 190 County Line

US 70/North Main Paving Begins

Crews are scheduled to pave the inside two lanes of westbound US 70/North Main Street beginning in the morning of Wednesday, March 26, 2025 and

Highlights from the Young Park Shooting Press Conference

The March 21 mass shooting at Young Park is believed to be the largest in recent New Mexico history in terms of total casualties, according

Police Arrest Fourth Suspect in Young Park Shooting

A 15-year-old boy was arrested Sunday afternoon for his involvement in Friday’s shooting at Young Park. About 12:20 p.m. Sunday, March 23, police arrested a

LCPD Press Conference Regarding Young Park Shooting

Friday Shooting Kills 3, Injures 14 Police are continuing to investigate Friday night’s shooting at Young Park that killed three and injured 14 others. You

Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. Leads Support with First Major $25,000 Donation for Young Park Shooting Victims

LAS CRUCES, NM – In the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting at Young Park on March 21, 2025, Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., a

LAS CRUCES MAYOR ERIC ENRIQUEZ TO RECEIVE LAS CRUCES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL“HOMETOWN HERO” AWARD.

LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO— On APRIL 12th, 2025 the Las Cruces International Film Festival will honor Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez with its esteemed “Hometown

Quick Online Test Checks Your Diabetes Risk  

Small lifestyle changes can prevent life-altering disease SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) joins the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in recognizing Diabetes

2025 Sisbarro GMC Spring Fest Showdown!

Fun for the whole family! Free Event Brought to you by 575 Cars! Enjoy food, live music, activities, raffle giveaways, and special guests! Date: April

Possible measles exposure in Guadalupe and Valencia Counties 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports a Texas traveler visited Guadalupe and Valencia Counties while infectious with measles – creating

ANNUAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT TO ASSIST STUDENT FAMILIES

The public is invited to attend and participate in Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s annual volleyball tournament to assist student families in need. The tournament

Economic report: state’s agriculture industry shows growth

NM’s food and agriculture sector contributes $45B to state economy LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The ninth annual Feeding the Economy report, released today by a coalition of

Senate confirms Gina DeBlassie as NM health secretary 

SANTA FE – Today the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Gina DeBlassie as the cabinet secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health.  “Gina DeBlassie is the

Check Out Rhinos Hockey!

  Want to take the family out to do something fun? Well, come by Bravo Mic Communications at 101 Perkins Drive for free Rhinos hockey

Measles cases rise to 33 

Cases include one new case in Eddy County  SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the case count for measles has

Hantavirus death confirmed in Santa Fe

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirmed today that a 65-year-old woman from Santa Fe County has died of Hantavirus Pulmonary

Lea County resident tests positive for measles after death

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms that a deceased resident of Lea County, who was unvaccinated, tested positive for measles. The official cause

Housing New Mexico celebrates grand opening of Hozho Center for Personal Enhancement

Yesterday (March 3rd), Housing New Mexico representatives joined partners and community leaders for the grand opening of the Hozho Center for Personal Enhancement to celebrate

Applications being accepted for Birthing Workforce Retention Fund

 The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is accepting applications for the Birthing Workforce Retention Fund now through Friday, April 18.  The fund provides grants to Certified

Bird flu found in Bernalillo County backyard flock

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as “bird flu,” in a non-commercial

New Mexico launches comprehensive measles resource

State takes proactive active measures against outbreak SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched a dedicated web resource to address the

Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima, the City’s Longest-Serving Mayor, Forms Exploratory Committee for Governor of New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM – February 27, 2025 – Ken Miyagishima, the longest-serving mayor of Las Cruces from 2007 to 2023, has announced the formation of

DACC PROFESSOR AWARDED FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE 

A Doña Ana Community College (DACC) professor has been recently recognized with a prestigious award in teaching. Assistant Professor in Business Joaquin Tadeo was given

School-Based Health Centers making a difference statewide

Over 80 centers help keep kids healthy and learning.  SANTA FE — Children in New Mexico public schools can focus more on lessons after a

Measles outbreak declared in Lea County

Two additional cases diagnosed, more anticipated The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports two adult Lea County residents tested positive for measles Thursday– as

NMDA alerts residents about mystery seeds arriving in the mail

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is warning residents about potentially dangerous foreign seeds arriving in unsolicited packages across New

DJ Johnny Kage set to headline 2025’s ¡mira! Las Cruces festival

New to the festival line a drone show, more live art, lucha libre performance LAS CRUCES, NM – Popular regional talent DJ Johnny Kage is

30th Annual Springfest!!!

It’s time to start getting excited! The 30th annual Springfest is coming to Young Park Saturday, April 19th from 10am to 3pm! Enjoy food, games,

Southeast New Mexico at risk for measles exposure

Texas investigating measles cases near New Mexico border SANTA FE — Two measles cases in Gaines County, Texas bordering New Mexico’s Lea County raises concern

New Business Center will Help Entrepreneurs

Providing essential resources to businesses in Southern New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency (NM MBDA) celebrated the opening of

Dwight Yoakam at the Pan Am Center

We are thrilled to welcome Dwight Yoakam to the Pan Am Center in Las Cruces May 16, 2025! Dwight will be joined by The Mavericks!

NMSU’s Jack Nixon reflects on career, donates tapes to NMSU Library

  DATE: September 19, 2024 WRITER: Tatiana Favela, tfavela5@nmsu.edu, 575-646-7953 SOURCE: Jack Nixon, jonixon@nmsu.eduKnown for decades as the “Voice of the Aggies,” Jack Nixon is

Hawk Networks (Althea) Expands Affordable, Pay-As-You-Go Internet Services in Las Cruces

Las Cruces, NM – June 13, 2024 – According to a recent report by Broadband Now, nearly nine in ten New Mexico residents cannot purchase

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