Heinrich and Hickenlooper push back against GOP plan to sell public lands
Sens. Martin Heinrich and John Hickenlooper introduced an amendment to block Republican proposals to sell public lands and fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
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Las Cruces and Doña Ana County begin work on 2025-26 budgets
The City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County are preparing their 2025-26 budgets, with a focus on infrastructure, housing and transparency. Residents will have opportunities to weigh in over the next few weeks.
Las Cruces International Film Festival celebrates a decade of film, education, and community engagement
The Las Cruces International Film Festival marks its 10th year with a lineup of screenings, workshops, and special guests, including Helen Hunt and Michelle Hurd, emphasizing student involvement and local storytelling.
Teen blackout poetry event coming to Branigan Library on April 11
Las Cruces Public Libraries will host a blackout poetry event for teens on Friday, April 11, at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The drop-in session is free and open to ages 12–18.
Las Cruces utility payment counter to close for staff training April 10
Las Cruces utility customers will need to use alternative payment options the morning of April 10, as the City’s Cashiering Program will be closed for staff training from 8 a.m. to noon.
National Weather Service to deliver 2025 monsoon and fire weather outlook
The National Weather Service will present its 2025 monsoon and fire weather outlook on April 12 at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library in Las Cruces.
DACC to recognize four alumni for leadership in public health, engineering and education
Doña Ana Community College will honor four Distinguished Alumni on April 11 for their professional achievements and community contributions.
Independent horror film ‘Sweetwater’ begins filming in Albuquerque and Tijeras
Filming is underway for the horror-thriller Sweetwater in Albuquerque and Tijeras. The film follows a widow drawn to bring her husband back from the dead — with chilling consequences.
Measles cases rise to 54 in New Mexico, mostly in Lea County
The New Mexico Department of Health reports 54 measles cases statewide, mostly among unvaccinated residents in Lea and Eddy counties.
