Area veterans are invited to a free health fair at Doña Ana Community College (DACC). The Veterans Health & Resource Fair is being hosted by

Free vaccinations for any child with or without insurance  LAS CRUCES, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Las Cruces Public Health Office

Chief Jeremy Story and the Las Cruces Police Department will host a unique town hall meeting on Wednesday, July 16, with multiple breakout sessions that

SANTA FE – A dog has tested positive for rabies in Grant County, the eleventh animal rabies case identified in the county since 2020.  The diagnosis

Emergency warnings sounded twice during an interim legislative committee meeting Monday, as south-central New Mexico officials told lawmakers about ongoing dangerous flooding in their communities — and

Meetings set for July 29 and 31 in Las Cruces and Albuquerque LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) will hold

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Due to increasing precipitation and higher humidity, which reduce fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management has terminated fire restrictions on public

New Mexico Workforce Solutions Secretary Sarita Nair will host an employer roundtable at Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s Workforce Center on Wednesday, July 9th. The

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

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

Public portal now available in Spanish  SANTA FE – New Mexicans can now use the public portal of the All Payer Claims Database (APCD) to

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.

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

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

Five inmates test positive for virus  SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is investigating measles infections at the Luna County Detention Center

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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 zones expand from unhealthy to hazardous The New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment issue a continued smoke advisory for communities affected by

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

 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

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

SANTA FE – Wastewater in Deming has tested positive for measles, based on an analysis by the New Mexico Department of Health this month.  The

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

SANTA FE – Two travelers have been diagnosed with measles during their visit to New Mexico, leading to potential measles exposure in Bernalillo, Santa Fe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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 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

 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)

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

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

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

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

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Health Care Authority have joined forces with BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Las Cruces, NM – The University Art Museum (UAM) is delighted to announce the opening of CRUCES: New Acquisitions from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection,

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Jorge Mario Bergoglio — known to the world as Pope Francis — died Monday morning at the Vatican following complications from double pneumonia. He was

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

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

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

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

  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