NMSU Global Campus partners with Hatch Valley schools on employee education
NMSU Global Campus is partnering with Hatch Valley Public Schools to offer district employees tuition savings and discounted online education opportunities.
County attorney: Scott Andrews’ exit was negotiated separation, not simple resignation
Doña Ana County’s attorney says former Manager Scott Andrews reached a negotiated separation with commissioners and that his six-month salary payment was contractually required.
Country Store, daily happy hours return to 2026 New Mexico State Fair
The New Mexico State Fair’s Country Store returns in 2026 with local products, free samples and daily Reds, Whites and Brews happy hours.
Las Cruces launches weekly municipal Q&A series
Las Cruces will host a 12-session municipal Q&A series from Sept. 2 through Nov. 18, giving residents direct access to city departments and services.
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NMSU may cut tuition for El Paso-area students as UTEP turns up pressure
NMSU is considering charging eligible El Paso-area students the same tuition as New Mexico residents as UTEP increases competition for students.
Aggies hang tough before falling 34-17 at Florida State in season opener
New Mexico State opened the 2026 football season with a 34-17 loss at Florida State after staying within one score into the second half in Tallahassee.
Las Cruces plans public meeting on Amador Avenue HAWK signal project
Las Cruces will hold a Sept. 3 public meeting on a planned HAWK pedestrian signal and related safety improvements along W. Amador Avenue.
DOJ offers free online child exploitation prevention training to New Mexico schools, youth groups
New Mexico schools and youth organizations can request free virtual or in-person DOJ training aimed at preventing online child exploitation and helping adults recognize warning signs.
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County attorney: Scott Andrews’ exit was negotiated separation, not simple resignation
Doña Ana County’s attorney says former Manager Scott Andrews reached a negotiated separation with commissioners and that his six-month salary payment was contractually required.
LCPS accepts Conlee, Desert Bloom awards while funding disputes continue
LCPS accepted state design awards for Conlee and Desert Bloom elementary schools while continuing negotiations over project costs and funding assumptions.
Public Safety
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DOJ offers free online child exploitation prevention training to New Mexico schools, youth groups
New Mexico schools and youth organizations can request free virtual or in-person DOJ training aimed at preventing online child exploitation and helping adults recognize warning signs.
Las Cruces shooting suspect ordered held pending trial
Jerimiah Angel Castillo Zubiran, 18, will remain jailed pending trial after a judge granted prosecutors’ pretrial detention motion in an Idaho Avenue shooting case.
Project Jupiter
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Oracle got Bloom warrant valued at $251.6 million; Project Jupiter’s role remains unclear
Bloom Energy gave Oracle a stock warrant worth hundreds of millions as their AI data-center partnership expanded, but neither company has said how much was tied to Project Jupiter.
Oracle says Project Jupiter will use about 13.5 million gallons over 15 years
Oracle says Project Jupiter’s cooling and fuel-cell systems will use about 13.5 million gallons of non-potable water over 15 years, including nearly 11 million gallons for initial fills.
Education
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NMSU Global Campus partners with Hatch Valley schools on employee education
NMSU Global Campus is partnering with Hatch Valley Public Schools to offer district employees tuition savings and discounted online education opportunities.
NMSU may cut tuition for El Paso-area students as UTEP turns up pressure
NMSU is considering charging eligible El Paso-area students the same tuition as New Mexico residents as UTEP increases competition for students.
Community
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Las Cruces launches weekly municipal Q&A series
Las Cruces will host a 12-session municipal Q&A series from Sept. 2 through Nov. 18, giving residents direct access to city departments and services.
DACC professor Elmer González receives international dental hygiene award
Doña Ana Community College professor Elmer González received the World Dental Hygienist Award during an international symposium in Milan, Italy.
