USDA lifts New Mexico screwworm restrictions after no new cases since June
USDA has lifted New Mexico’s only New World screwworm infested zone after no additional cases were found following a June 7 infection in a dog.
Vasquez backs two federal data center bills amid New Mexico scrutiny
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has co-sponsored two bills aimed at data center energy costs and water-use transparency as Project Jupiter draws scrutiny in southern New Mexico.
Doña Ana County community centers draw growing demand as staff buy water for visitors
Doña Ana County community centers recorded more than 47,000 encounters last fiscal year as staff served vulnerable residents and sometimes bought drinking water themselves.
Four NM State players earn CUSA weekly honors after Florida State opener
Four New Mexico State football players earned Conference USA weekly honors following the Aggies’ season-opening performance at Florida State.
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Stansbury presses New Mexico agencies for Project Jupiter water details
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury is asking New Mexico agencies for a public accounting of Project Jupiter’s water sources, rights and permits after Supreme Court orders paused parts of the project.
NMSU’s Winnie Lee earns honorary doctorate, distinguished alumni honor
NMSU’s Winnie Lee received an honorary Doctorate in Business from National Taipei University of Business after earning the university’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2025.
Doña Ana County emergency operations center nears completion, will house backup dispatch center
Doña Ana County’s $14.3 million emergency operations center is nearly complete and will include a backup regional dispatch center and training facility.
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.
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Accountability
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Doña Ana County community centers draw growing demand as staff buy water for visitors
Doña Ana County community centers recorded more than 47,000 encounters last fiscal year as staff served vulnerable residents and sometimes bought drinking water themselves.
Doña Ana County emergency operations center nears completion, will house backup dispatch center
Doña Ana County’s $14.3 million emergency operations center is nearly complete and will include a backup regional dispatch center and training facility.
Public Safety
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Doña Ana County emergency operations center nears completion, will house backup dispatch center
Doña Ana County’s $14.3 million emergency operations center is nearly complete and will include a backup regional dispatch center and training facility.
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.
Project Jupiter
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Vasquez backs two federal data center bills amid New Mexico scrutiny
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has co-sponsored two bills aimed at data center energy costs and water-use transparency as Project Jupiter draws scrutiny in southern New Mexico.
Stansbury presses New Mexico agencies for Project Jupiter water details
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury is asking New Mexico agencies for a public accounting of Project Jupiter’s water sources, rights and permits after Supreme Court orders paused parts of the project.
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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Doña Ana County community centers draw growing demand as staff buy water for visitors
Doña Ana County community centers recorded more than 47,000 encounters last fiscal year as staff served vulnerable residents and sometimes bought drinking water themselves.
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.
