Opinion: Green Chamber calls for pause on Project Jupiter over water, air quality concerns
Sommer Mitchell explains why the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce opposes Project Jupiter as proposed and calls for greater public scrutiny.
New Mexico to send 750,000 books, reading plans home with K-3 students
New Mexico will provide more than 750,000 books and individualized reading plans to over 75,000 K-3 students, with literacy packs arriving in November.
DACC launches student-run digital newspaper with support from $77,000 journalism grant
Doña Ana Community College launches The Student Pulse, a digital student newspaper backed by a $77,000 journalism grant supporting local reporting and internships.
Doña Ana County early voting total reaches 34,555 ahead of Election Day
Doña Ana County recorded 34,555 ballots cast as of Oct. 30, including 28,097 early in-person votes and 6,458 absentee ballots.
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New Mexico lawmakers revisit funding proposal to pay for improving state’s poor roads
New Mexico lawmakers revisit a proposal to redirect vehicle tax revenue toward road repairs as a new poll highlights concern about deteriorating roads.
LCPS seeks five parents, community members for Equity Council by Nov. 15
Las Cruces Public Schools seeks five Equity Council members for 2026-27. Parents and community members can apply by Nov. 15.
$1.7 million NM 26 road project in Hatch begins Nov. 2, with lane closures expected
NM 26 construction begins Nov. 2 in Hatch. The $1.7 million resurfacing project will bring lane closures and traffic delays through Dec. 4.
Opinion: New Mexico’s volunteer Legislature is a relic that’s holding us back
Allen Sánchez argues that Constitutional Amendment 4 would strengthen New Mexico's Legislature by paying lawmakers and expanding opportunities to serve.
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Accountability
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Doña Ana County advances affordable housing overhaul on 5-0 vote
Doña Ana County commissioners voted 5-0 to advance an affordable housing ordinance overhaul that would broaden income eligibility. A hearing is set for Dec. 8.
Doña Ana County commissioners authorize potential Project Jupiter breach notice
Doña Ana County commissioners voted 5-0 to authorize notice of a potential Project Jupiter IRB breach over its proposed El Paso Electric connection.
Public Safety
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Former Rio Grande Theatre manager arrested on sexual assault, alcohol charges in Las Cruces
Former Rio Grande Theatre manager Christopher Lininger was arrested Oct. 29 on felony sexual assault and underage alcohol charges in Las Cruces.
Las Cruces man convicted of four armed robberies, faces 31 years to life in prison
Ruben Jose Trujillo, 39, was convicted of four armed robberies in Doña Ana County, including a Vado shooting. He faces 31 years to life in prison.
Project Jupiter
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Project Jupiter oversight committee to hold first public meeting Saturday in Las Cruces
Project Jupiter's Community Monitoring Committee meets Oct. 31 in Las Cruces. Residents can suggest topics and experts for future public meetings.
Doña Ana County commissioners authorize potential Project Jupiter breach notice
Doña Ana County commissioners voted 5-0 to authorize notice of a potential Project Jupiter IRB breach over its proposed El Paso Electric connection.
Education
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New Mexico to send 750,000 books, reading plans home with K-3 students
New Mexico will provide more than 750,000 books and individualized reading plans to over 75,000 K-3 students, with literacy packs arriving in November.
LCPS seeks five parents, community members for Equity Council by Nov. 15
Las Cruces Public Schools seeks five Equity Council members for 2026-27. Parents and community members can apply by Nov. 15.
Community
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DACC launches student-run digital newspaper with support from $77,000 journalism grant
Doña Ana Community College launches The Student Pulse, a digital student newspaper backed by a $77,000 journalism grant supporting local reporting and internships.
LCPS seeks five parents, community members for Equity Council by Nov. 15
Las Cruces Public Schools seeks five Equity Council members for 2026-27. Parents and community members can apply by Nov. 15.
