Vasquez introduces bill to fight New World screwworm threat
Rep. Gabe Vasquez introduced a bipartisan bill to help ranchers respond to New World screwworm after confirmed cases in New Mexico and Texas.
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City Hall-area parking lot to close June 22 for pothole repairs
A city parking lot near Las Cruces City Hall will close June 22 for pothole repairs and is expected to reopen June 23.
Former Mesilla Marshals intern graduates from State Police academy
Nevaeh Lopez, a former criminal scene investigator intern with the Mesilla Marshals Office, graduated June 17 from the New Mexico State Police Academy as part of the 107th Recruit Class.
PRC to hear public comment Monday in Las Cruces on EPE rate case
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will hold a public comment hearing Monday in Las Cruces on El Paso Electric’s proposed New Mexico rate changes. Residents can also submit written comments through the PRC’s online portal by referencing Docket No. 25-00082-UT.
Nearly 50 students graduate from DACC adult education program
Doña Ana Community College recognized more than 40 adult education students who earned GED or HiSET diplomas during ceremonies in Sunland Park and Las Cruces.
Fire damages mobile home on Calle Sosa
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a Thursday afternoon fire that damaged a mobile home on Calle Sosa. No injuries were reported.
Heinrich, Luján press Rubio over Ebola, hantavirus preparedness
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are pressing Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Ebola and hantavirus preparedness after foreign aid cuts and the U.S. withdrawal from WHO.
Las Cruces Natatorium to close June 20 for Senior Olympics
The Las Cruces Natatorium will reopen Monday after hosting a Senior Olympics swim meet Saturday.
Las Cruces cooling stations to open as triple-digit heat arrives
Las Cruces will activate cooling stations beginning Saturday as triple-digit temperatures arrive. Residents are encouraged to call ahead to verify hours.
