Drake Armendariz sentenced to 14 years in prison for 2023 I-25 killing
Drake Armendariz will serve an effective 14-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of Benjamin Archuleta.
Work begins on NM 26 ‘Hatch shortcut’ between Deming and Hatch
Drivers using NM 26 between Deming and Hatch should expect daytime delays as an 85-working-day pavement and safety project begins Aug. 4.
DACC offers free tutoring at four campuses and online
Doña Ana Community College students can receive free tutoring at four campuses or through Zoom, with expanded fall hours beginning Aug. 10.
52-year-old man dies after being struck on Amador Avenue
A 52-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night near Amador Avenue and Esperanza Street in Las Cruces.
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NMSU to host Student Employment Fair Aug. 25
NMSU will host its annual Student Employment Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at Corbett Center Student Union.
New Mexico group offers multilingual guides to help families navigate SNAP changes
NMCLP has assembled multilingual guides, webinars and forms to help New Mexicans understand federal SNAP changes taking effect during 2026.
FYI+ to host Raíces y Ritmos cultural celebration in Anthony
FYI+ will host Raíces y Ritmos, a free family cultural event in Anthony on Aug. 15 with food, entertainment, activities and community resources.
Hearing for Project Jupiter data center’s air quality permit application rescheduled to September
A public hearing on Project Jupiter’s air quality permit application has been rescheduled from Oct. 19 to Sept. 14 in Sunland Park.
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery to feature Sue Ann Glenn and Frank Rimbach in August
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery will feature artists Sue Ann Glenn and Frank Rimbach during August at its gallery on Calle de Guadalupe.
New Mexico State Parks extends camping stays, waives fees at Elephant Butte and Caballo
Primitive and beach camping will be free at Elephant Butte and Caballo Lake state parks through Sept. 30, with statewide camping stays extended to 14 days.
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