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.
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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.
DACC opens registration for new students ahead of fall semester
Doña Ana Community College is now enrolling new and returning students for fall, with programs in welding, IT, construction and more. Median salaries in these fields top $50K.
City Council OKs uniform contract, zoning changes tied to Sonoma Ranch North
Las Cruces City Council approved new zoning for the Sonoma Ranch North area and renewed contracts for employee uniforms and legislative lobbying during its June 16 meeting.
Vasquez visits Las Cruces to spotlight food access, LGBTQ+ rights and college pathways
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez visited Las Cruces on June 16, meeting with food pantry workers, LGBTQ+ leaders and Upward Bound students while reaffirming his support for threatened federal programs.
FYI+ hosts free back-to-school block party and backpack giveaway this Saturday
Families & Youth Innovations Plus will host a free Back 2 School Block Party and Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at its new Family Success Center on East Amador in Las Cruces.
Yard sale in downtown Las Cruces to benefit local animal rescue
A two-day yard sale at Pharmtrue Market on South Main will raise money for Rebel Angel All Breed Animal Rescue, a Las Cruces nonprofit that provides care and placement for abandoned, abused and at-risk animals.
Woman sentenced to 10 years after deadly I-10 smuggling attempt near Las Cruces
Georgina Ramirez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 2023 smuggling attempt near Las Cruces that left one migrant dead. Her case topped this week’s federal immigration enforcement report.
