Heinrich leads Senate opposition to Interior wilderness policy review
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is leading a Senate letter opposing an Interior Department review of wilderness management policies affecting nearly 200 million acres of public land.
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Youth detention center art exhibit open through Aug. 14 in Las Cruces
Artwork created by youth at the Doña Ana County Juvenile Detention Center is on display through Aug. 14 at the county Government Center in Las Cruces.
Oracle scholarship fund awards 25 scholarships to Doña Ana County students
Twenty-five Doña Ana County students have received scholarships through an Oracle-funded program administered by the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico.
Las Cruces pet food drive aims to double aid bags to 3,000 in 2026
The Schumacher Grant and Casa de Peregrinos hope to assemble 3,000 pet food aid bags this year and are seeking donations and volunteers in Las Cruces.
Housing New Mexico launches mortgage rate buydown for new homes
Housing New Mexico’s NewHome Rate Advantage pilot offers qualified buyers a permanent 1 percentage-point mortgage rate reduction on newly constructed homes.
Organ Mountains Jubilee to celebrate America 250 and BLM's 80th anniversary
The Bureau of Land Management will host the Organ Mountains Jubilee on Oct. 24 at Dripping Springs Natural Area, celebrating America's 250th anniversary and the agency's 80th birthday.
New Mexico seeks public input on future PFAS protections for consumer products
New Mexico will hold an Aug. 18 webinar and open a public comment portal as officials review the state’s PFAS Protection Act and its exemptions.
DACC instructor Bobbi Noland receives national teaching award
Doña Ana Community College instructor Bobbi Noland received a 2026 NISOD Teaching Excellence Award during a conference in Austin, Texas.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull to headline Las Cruces fundraiser
Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull will headline an Aug. 26 campaign fundraiser in Las Cruces with several statewide GOP candidates.
