Woman killed after being struck by train in Las Cruces
A 35-year-old woman was killed late Tuesday after being struck by a southbound BNSF train near Brown Road in Las Cruces.
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Borderless Brass Band to play July 19 MVJBS gathering
Borderless Brass Band will bring New Orleans-style jazz to the Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Societyâs July 19 gathering in Las Cruces.
WNMU teacher preparation programs earn âA+â grades for reading instruction
Two Western New Mexico University teacher preparation programs earned âA+â grades in a national review of how future educators are trained to teach reading.
Breathwork and acupuncture fundraiser planned for July 19 at Dwell Yoga
A trauma-informed breathwork and acupuncture fundraiser is planned July 19 at Dwell Yoga in Las Cruces.
DACC building construction program earns national reaccreditation
Doña Ana Community College's Building Construction Technology Program has earned three more years of NCCER accreditation, allowing students to receive nationally recognized construction credentials.
Branigan Cultural Center to feature Piro-Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe exhibit
The Branigan Cultural Center will feature the Piro-Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe Pueblo of San Juan de Guadalupe in a rotating exhibit from July 18 through Oct. 10.
One abandoned New Mexico oil well cost $5M to plug. The state just sealed 114
New Mexico plugged a record 114 orphan oil and gas wells in fiscal year 2026, including costly cleanup work aimed at reducing pollution and protecting groundwater.
Vasquez says Forest Service cuts threaten wildfire readiness, public lands in Gila
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez toured part of the Gila National Forest on July 10, raising concerns about Forest Service staffing cuts, wildfire readiness and trail maintenance.
Nominations open for 2026 Latinés in Leadership Awards
The Latinés in Leadership Awards are accepting nominations through Sept. 11, with honors spanning business, education, public service, STEM, agriculture and community advocacy.
