Las Cruces Public Schools names 2026 top educators
Las Cruces Public Schools named Nancy Orta, Elizabeth Saenz and Diane Barela as its 2026 Teacher, Support Personnel and Principal of the Year during a ceremony held April 25.
Electric vehicle test drive event set for May 3 at NMSU
A free electric vehicle event at NMSU on May 3 will offer test drives, charging info and EV resources for Las Cruces-area residents.
Doña Ana Community College names Kris Gomez as 2025 honorary degree recipient
Doña Ana Community College will honor Kris Gomez with an honorary degree during its May 8 commencement ceremony at the Pan American Center.
New Mexico lawmakers brace for steep cuts to federal funding
New Mexico lawmakers are preparing for significant losses in federal funding that support key services, including health care, education and infrastructure, as pandemic-era aid winds down.
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Former Doña Ana County judge and wife released from custody in federal evidence tampering case
A former Doña Ana County judge and his wife were released from custody Tuesday in a federal case alleging evidence tampering.
An infamous group of Russian-linked hackers appears to have launched a crippling cyberattack on WNMU
Publicly, Western New Mexico University has simply said it’s “working through technical issues,” but employees’ computers are displaying threatening messages signed by a notorious group, Qilin, that claims to have access to employee Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses and more.
Las Cruces calls for entries for 2025 Electric Light Parade
Registration for the 2025 Electric Light Parade in Las Cruces opens April 28. The parade, themed ‘Las Cruces Unidos,’ is scheduled for July 3.
Feds arrest former New Mexico judge and wife for alleged evidence tampering in immigration case
A former magistrate judge and his wife face federal charges alleging they tampered with immigration documents to affect a legal proceeding.
NMSU Dance Program to present ‘Desert Bloom’ performances May 1-3
The NMSU Dance Program will present “Desert Bloom: A Celebration of Dance” May 1-3 at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts in Las Cruces.
Doña Ana County District Attorney’s Office completes court-ordered community service
Doña Ana County prosecutors completed more than 100 hours of community service after a court order originally requiring 10 hours.
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