What is 'fire-based EMS,' and how will it change ambulance response?
Doña Ana County, Las Cruces, Sunland Park and Mesilla will nearly double ambulance coverage as they shift to a fire-based EMS model ahead of AMR’s exit this fall.
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OPINION: Rooted in community, rising nationally: How southern New Mexico is leading the GBI conversation
Leaders behind southern New Mexico’s Family Prosperity GBI pilot reflect on national recognition at the 2025 BIG Conference and how local guaranteed income efforts are shaping federal policy conversations.
DOJ report: 38 people charged with trespassing in New Mexico’s border military zone
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Mexico filed 38 new charges this week against individuals accused of entering a restricted border military zone, alongside other immigration-related prosecutions.
16 new firefighters graduate from Las Cruces academy
The Las Cruces Fire Department has graduated 16 cadets from its 38th Fire Academy. Some will begin field work this week, while others complete EMT certification.
City updates on $9.8 million opioid settlement funds, unveils draft redevelopment plan for El Paseo-South Solano area
During a June 23 work session, the Las Cruces City Council reviewed how opioid settlement funds could be used to support prevention and recovery. Officials also discussed a draft redevelopment plan for the El Paseo and South Solano corridor.
DACC launches mobile app to help students and community stay connected
Doña Ana Community College has released a new mobile app for iOS and Android, giving students, staff, and the public easy access to directories, deadlines, event calendars, and campus tools.
Doña Ana County offering free sandbags ahead of forecasted storms
With heavy rainfall and flash flooding in the forecast, Doña Ana County is distributing free empty sandbags at nine fire stations to help residents protect their homes and property.
Doña Ana County begins enforcement of short-term rental rules and new lodgers’ tax
Doña Ana County is requiring short-term rental owners to comply with local regulations and begin collecting a new 5% lodgers’ tax by July 16 or risk penalties.
Measles virus detected in Deming wastewater sample, health officials warn
New Mexico health officials detected the measles virus in a Deming wastewater sample from June 10. The state warns residents to check their MMR vaccination status as more cases may surface.
