Governor appoints Gene Grant to lead New Mexico Office of African American Affairs
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed journalist and former PBS host Gene Grant as executive director of the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs.
State launches initiative to improve health literacy across New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Health has launched a statewide initiative to improve health literacy and help residents better understand and act on health information.
Man on probation arrested in connection with 2024 domestic violence case, 2025 shooting
A Las Cruces man on probation for assaulting a peace officer was arrested this week on multiple felony warrants, including a 2024 domestic violence case and a separate 2025 shooting incident.
Public meeting set for Oct. 29 on University Avenue widening
The New Mexico Department of Transportation will host an Oct. 29 public meeting on plans to widen University Avenue from Avenida de Mesilla to South Main Street in Las Cruces.
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Meta highlights tools to help older adults in southern New Mexico avoid online scams
Meta is rolling out new scam-warning tools on Messenger and WhatsApp as older adults in New Mexico and nationwide face rising losses from online fraud, federal data show.
Las Cruces police to target speeders on Highway 70 and Red Hawk Golf Road
Las Cruces police identified Highway 70 and Red Hawk Golf Road as two of the city’s worst speeding corridors and will increase enforcement in the coming weeks.
Las Cruces police, area agencies to host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday
The Las Cruces Police Department and other area agencies will take part in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, offering free and anonymous drop-off sites across southern New Mexico.
NMSU to host Young Achievers Forum Oct. 25
New Mexico State University will host the Young Achievers Forum Oct. 25, welcoming sixth-grade students and families from southern New Mexico to learn about higher education, career fields and campus life.
Las Cruces Public Libraries seek new book vendor after Baker & Taylor bankruptcy
Las Cruces Public Libraries are searching for a new distributor after Baker & Taylor announced bankruptcy on Oct. 7. Staff will use interim purchasing methods, but new materials may arrive more slowly.
New Mexico boosts funding for regional behavioral health planning
The Administrative Office of the Courts says funding for regional behavioral health planning in New Mexico has increased to $60,000 per region under Senate Bill 3, the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act.
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