Las Cruces Public Schools releases 2026 meet-and-greet, open house schedule
Las Cruces Public Schools has released meet-and-greet, schedule pickup and open house dates for every campus ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office to close July 22
The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office will close to the public July 22 for staff training and resume regular hours the following morning.
New Mexico local governments lag in spending opioid settlement funds, new report finds
A state audit found New Mexico counties and cities spent just $15 million of roughly $110 million in opioid settlement funds received through mid-2025.
As homelessness changes in Las Cruces, so does Community of Hope
As Mesilla Valley Community of Hope expands its campus and services, Executive Director Nicole Martinez says more first-time homelessness and rising housing costs are reshaping how Las Cruces responds to housing instability.
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Incoming NMSU swimmer Juliet Nicholson selected to represent Canada
Incoming NMSU swimmer Juliet Nicholson will represent Canada at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships Aug. 17-20 in Vancouver.
Heinrich opposes two Trump nominees, backs third in Senate committee
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich opposed two Trump administration nominees and supported a third during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee meeting.
Las Cruces police warn renters about online housing scams
Las Cruces police are warning prospective renters about fraudulent housing listings after a woman reported losing about $1,800 in an online scam.
NM Environment Department schedules October hearing for Project Jupiter air quality permit
New Mexico environmental regulators will hold an Oct. 19 hearing in Sunland Park on Project Jupiter’s air quality permit application.
NMSU graduate umpires Little League Baseball World Series
NMSU graduate Raymy Brown umpired nine games at the 2025 Little League Baseball World Series and will work the Southwest Region Tournament in August.
Miyagishima ends governor bid, endorses Republican Gregg Hull
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima ended his independent campaign for New Mexico governor and endorsed Republican nominee Gregg Hull.
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