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Tommy Black, a former radio personality and longtime community figure, is running for Las Cruces City Council District 6. His platform includes expanding youth services, supporting veterans and restoring trust in local government.
Organ Mountain News marks its 500th story with a reflection on community impact, investigative wins and the road ahead for local, independent journalism in southern New Mexico.
Cooling stations in Las Cruces will operate modified hours through Saturday, June 21, with limited availability Thursday due to the Juneteenth holiday.
A federal policy shift has forced NMSU to cancel its MÁS program — a nationally recognized effort to improve STEM instruction at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Faculty say the impact on teaching and student success has been profound.
NMSU Vice President for Research Luis Cifuentes says nearly $25 million in research grants have been lost due to recent federal policy shifts. Officials are now working to realign staff, preserve outreach efforts and protect student programs.
Frequent dust storms have turned a remote stretch of I-10 into a hazard zone. As deadly crashes rise, scientists and transportation officials are exploring what can be done.
New Mexico State University has lost nearly $25 million in federal research funding due to policy changes tied to DEI rollbacks. One-third of that came from a major EPA grant focused on environmental justice and community outreach.
Las Cruces police released new details and video from a May 8 shooting involving an officer and 18-year-old Josiah Perrault. Officials say the case highlights rising teen gun violence in the area.
At a roundtable marking 45 years of its Joint Terrorism Task Force, the FBI and partner agencies highlighted border-related threats, southern New Mexico coordination, and oversight mechanisms to protect civil liberties.
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