Sunland Park sets Nov. 2 groundbreaking for emergency Futurity Drive reconstruction
Sunland Park will break ground Nov. 2 on Futurity Drive reconstruction, with drainage upgrades, business access protections and construction beginning Nov. 9.
Alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico on the rise, new state health data shows
New Mexico alcohol-related deaths rose 2.6% in 2025, reversing a three-year decline, according to new state Department of Health data.
Sunland Park awards $1.63 million contract for second artificial-turf soccer field
Sunland Park City Council approved a $1.63 million contract for a second artificial-turf soccer field, including drainage, irrigation and safety improvements.
New Mexico hunting outfitters group says it ‘strongly rejects’ AG opinion that carveout is illegal
New Mexico hunting outfitters reject an AG opinion on reserved hunting tags, raising the possibility of a lawsuit ahead of legislative reforms.
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Sunland Park approves $249,000 water meter study with cost missing from agenda summary
Sunland Park approved a $249,000 agreement to develop a water meter upgrade plan, but financial fields in the City Council agenda were blank.
NMSU's 44th annual jewelry sale returns Oct. 26 with student-made creations
NMSU art students will showcase and sell original jewelry during the university's 44th annual sale Oct. 26, featuring unique designs in copper, silver and acrylic.
Vasquez urges Congress to pass $5 billion crop disaster aid bill after southern New Mexico floods
Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging Congress to pass his $5 billion CHILE Act after flooding damaged farms and crops in Doña Ana County.
NMSU to host free risograph printing workshop Friday
New Mexico State University will host a free, public risograph printing workshop Oct. 23 at Devasthali Hall in Las Cruces.
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Sunland Park sets Nov. 2 groundbreaking for emergency Futurity Drive reconstruction
Sunland Park will break ground Nov. 2 on Futurity Drive reconstruction, with drainage upgrades, business access protections and construction beginning Nov. 9.
Sunland Park awards $1.63 million contract for second artificial-turf soccer field
Sunland Park City Council approved a $1.63 million contract for a second artificial-turf soccer field, including drainage, irrigation and safety improvements.
Public Safety
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Silver Alert issued for missing 76-year-old Las Cruces man
Las Cruces police seek help finding Martin Avalos, 76, who went missing Thursday morning. Anyone with information should call 575-526-0795.
Anthony mother accused of choking 6-year-old daughter faces first-degree felony
Angela Gomez Luera, 26, was arrested Oct. 20 after her daughter reported being choked. Sheriff's investigators documented injuries and obtained an arrest warrant.
Project Jupiter
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Maldonado, Barncastle Salopek name priorities for Doña Ana County Commission District 1
Daisy Maldonado and Samantha Barncastle Salopek outline their priorities for Doña Ana County Commission District 1, including Project Jupiter, infrastructure and transparency.
Data center Project Jupiter air quality permit hearing set for early December
Project Jupiter's air quality permit hearing is scheduled for Dec. 7 in Sunland Park, with public comments, emissions questions and legal motions still at issue.
Education
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Heinrich, Cassidy propose reading specialists for every public school
Sens. Martin Heinrich and Bill Cassidy propose federal grants for school reading specialists, with support from Las Cruces educator Nancy L. Orta.
NMSU receives $2.85 million to explore geothermal energy near Las Cruces
NMSU researchers received nearly $2.85 million to investigate geothermal resources near Las Cruces, with seismic testing planned for November.
Community
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NMSU's 44th annual jewelry sale returns Oct. 26 with student-made creations
NMSU art students will showcase and sell original jewelry during the university's 44th annual sale Oct. 26, featuring unique designs in copper, silver and acrylic.
NMSU to host free risograph printing workshop Friday
New Mexico State University will host a free, public risograph printing workshop Oct. 23 at Devasthali Hall in Las Cruces.
