21 dogs found in severe neglect conditions at Chaparral home; 15 rescued
Doña Ana County Animal Control officers rescued 15 dogs from severe neglect at a Chaparral home, where several animals were found dead and others in critical condition.
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White Sands Missile Range to close U.S. 70 Thursday morning
White Sands Missile Range will close U.S. 70 for about an hour Thursday morning, potentially impacting commuters and travelers east of Las Cruces.
Las Cruces middle school teacher arrested on child sexual contact charges
Las Cruces police arrested a middle school teacher accused of inappropriate contact and communication with a 14-year-old student.
Las Cruces seeks food vendors for summer Movies and Music in the Park series
Las Cruces is accepting food vendor applications for its summer Movies and Music in the Park series. Deadline to apply is April 30.
DACC to host free Earth Day screening of ‘American Hemp Farmer’ Wednesday
Film Las Cruces and Doña Ana Community College will host a free Earth Day screening of “American Hemp Farmer” on April 22, followed by a Q&A with the director.
Heinrich says Trump tariffs worsened housing affordability in New Mexico, citing new report
Sen. Martin Heinrich says a new Democratic economic report shows Trump-era tariffs raised construction costs and worsened New Mexico’s housing shortage.
Las Cruces nurse honored for expanding HIV prevention access in southern New Mexico
A New Mexico Department of Health nurse practitioner in Las Cruces was honored for expanding access to HIV prevention medication in southern New Mexico.
WNMU student returns to college after a decade, prepares to graduate as bilingual educator
Western New Mexico University student Joselyne Salas is set to graduate after returning to school as an adult learner, becoming the first in her family to earn a degree.
Internationally known trumpet player Jens Lindemann to perform with NMSU students
Trumpet soloist Jens Lindemann will join NMSU for a free Brass Day event April 19 and perform with the Wind Symphony in a free April 21 concert in Las Cruces.
