CYFD ends overnight office stays for children in state custody
The Children, Youth and Families Department says it has ended the practice of housing children overnight in agency offices following a January executive order.
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Four inmates in southern New Mexico detention centers test positive for measles
A federal inmate at the Doña Ana County Detention Center has tested positive for measles as four cases are confirmed in southern New Mexico facilities, bringing the statewide total to five.
14-year-old airlifted after suspected shooting in Vado
A 14-year-old was airlifted to a local hospital after a suspected shooting on Fuentes Lane in Vado. Two persons of interest have been identified.
LCPS to host budget town hall March 5
Las Cruces Public Schools will host a public budget town hall March 5 to review and discuss the proposed FY 2026–27 district budget.
Lawmakers approve literacy, math and special education reforms
New Mexico lawmakers approved bills overhauling literacy instruction, strengthening math requirements and formalizing special education leadership at the Public Education Department.
New Mexicans can receive up to $14,000 for home energy upgrades
New Mexico is accepting applications for rebates up to $14,000 to help eligible low-income homeowners and renters upgrade appliances and heating and cooling systems.
State courts report sharp increase in requests for interpreting services
New Mexico courts provided interpreting services in 87 languages in fiscal year 2025 as requests for language access more than doubled since 2021.
Ninth Circuit ruling could restore $4.48M in school mental health funding to New Mexico
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of New Mexico and other states challenging the cancellation of school mental health grants, potentially restoring more than $4.48 million in funding.
Meerscheidt Recreation Center to close recreational gym March 2–4 for repairs
Meerscheidt Recreation Center will close its recreational gym March 2–4 for construction repairs. Daily programming will relocate to the main gym.
