Mesilla Valley Chorale announces Dec. 13 holiday concert at Rio Grande Theatre
Mesilla Valley Chorale will perform its annual holiday concert Dec. 13 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. Tickets are on sale now for $10.
NMSU to showcase desert restoration, wildlife research at Nov. 13 field day
NMSU hosts a free rangeland and wildlife research field day Nov. 13 in Las Cruces, featuring desert restoration, oryx and bat studies.
DACC to host free FAFSA workshops Nov. 5 and 17 in Las Cruces
DACC will offer free FAFSA workshops Nov. 5 and 17 in Las Cruces to help students complete 2027-28 financial aid applications.
Clocks fall back Sunday as Las Cruces firefighters urge smoke alarm checks
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, 2026. Las Cruces fire and police officials remind residents to turn clocks back and check smoke alarms.
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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.
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Clocks fall back Sunday as Las Cruces firefighters urge smoke alarm checks
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, 2026. Las Cruces fire and police officials remind residents to turn clocks back and check smoke alarms.
National Guard rescues 78 goats, mule, dog and three people from Rio Grande flooding
New Mexico National Guard members and Oklahoma rescuers saved 78 goats, a mule, a dog and three people from Rio Grande flooding near San Antonio.
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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DACC to host free FAFSA workshops Nov. 5 and 17 in Las Cruces
DACC will offer free FAFSA workshops Nov. 5 and 17 in Las Cruces to help students complete 2027-28 financial aid applications.
NMSU honors Amanda Nunez with 2026 ‘A’ Mountain Staff Award
NMSU honored Amanda Nunez with its 2026 ‘A’ Mountain Staff Award for her work supporting students through Student Assistance Services.
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Mesilla Valley Chorale announces Dec. 13 holiday concert at Rio Grande Theatre
Mesilla Valley Chorale will perform its annual holiday concert Dec. 13 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. Tickets are on sale now for $10.
Clocks fall back Sunday as Las Cruces firefighters urge smoke alarm checks
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, 2026. Las Cruces fire and police officials remind residents to turn clocks back and check smoke alarms.
