Vasquez presses social media CEOs again over illegal gun sales, youth violence
Rep. Gabe Vasquez renewed demands for social media companies to address illegal gun trafficking and youth violence, citing law enforcement concerns in New Mexico.
New Mexico sues Epstein associates, seeks to block $75 million in estate payments
New Mexico's attorney general filed a federal lawsuit against two Epstein associates, seeking to halt estate payments and recover damages for trafficking survivors.
Opinion: I wanted to serve. I couldn’t afford to go without a paycheck
In this guest opinion, Las Cruces social worker Zac Egan explains why they believe Amendment 4 could make serving in the New Mexico Legislature more accessible.
New Mexico to auction 800 tax-delinquent properties in Luna County on Thursday
New Mexico will auction approximately 800 tax-delinquent parcels in Luna County on Oct. 22. A public preview is set for Oct. 21 in Deming.
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Data center Project Jupiter air quality permit hearing set for early December
Project Jupiter's air quality permit hearing is scheduled for Dec. 7 in Sunland Park, with public comments, emissions questions and legal motions still at issue.
Sunland Park absentee ballot drop-off container back in service after truck collision
Sunland Park voters can again return absentee ballots at the 24-hour secured container at 1000 McNutt Road after a semi-trailer damaged it Oct. 6.
Vasquez, lawmakers question proposed 64% cut to Forest Service trail funding
Rep. Gabe Vasquez joins lawmakers questioning a proposed $14 million cut to Forest Service trail maintenance funding and seeking answers by Oct. 30.
Former Las Cruces teacher pleads guilty to child solicitation charges
Former Camino Real Middle School teacher Wyatt Cornelius pleaded guilty to two felonies in a case involving Snapchat messages with a 14-year-old student.
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Accountability
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New Mexico sues Epstein associates, seeks to block $75 million in estate payments
New Mexico's attorney general filed a federal lawsuit against two Epstein associates, seeking to halt estate payments and recover damages for trafficking survivors.
LCPS weighs policy barring grade penalties for late work, absences
Las Cruces Public Schools will consider a grading policy that prohibits penalties for late work and absences. The public can comment before adoption.
Public Safety
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Vasquez presses social media CEOs again over illegal gun sales, youth violence
Rep. Gabe Vasquez renewed demands for social media companies to address illegal gun trafficking and youth violence, citing law enforcement concerns in New Mexico.
New Mexico sues Epstein associates, seeks to block $75 million in estate payments
New Mexico's attorney general filed a federal lawsuit against two Epstein associates, seeking to halt estate payments and recover damages for trafficking survivors.
Project Jupiter
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Data center Project Jupiter air quality permit hearing set for early December
Project Jupiter's air quality permit hearing is scheduled for Dec. 7 in Sunland Park, with public comments, emissions questions and legal motions still at issue.
Oracle touts Project Jupiter benefits during tour as wrangling over power continues
Oracle highlights Project Jupiter's economic benefits as its power plans face permit delays, emissions scrutiny and questions from Doña Ana County commissioners.
Education
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Heinrich, Cassidy propose reading specialists for every public school
Sens. Martin Heinrich and Bill Cassidy propose federal grants for school reading specialists, with support from Las Cruces educator Nancy L. Orta.
NMSU receives $2.85 million to explore geothermal energy near Las Cruces
NMSU researchers received nearly $2.85 million to investigate geothermal resources near Las Cruces, with seismic testing planned for November.
Community
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DACC golf tournament funds 10 student scholarships, campus food pantry
Doña Ana Community College's annual golf tournament funded 10 scholarships worth $1,000 each and provided additional support for the campus food pantry.
Las Cruces' Great Pumpkin Candy Drop returns Oct. 25 to Maag Field
Las Cruces' annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop returns Oct. 25 to Maag Field, with free candy, games, music and goody bags for children ages 1 to 4.
