$2.3M US 70 roadway rehabilitation project to begin Monday
A $2.3 million roadway rehabilitation project on US 70 near Organ will begin Dec. 8, bringing lane closures and reduced speed limits through Dec. 23, weather permitting.
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Rabid coyote bites hiker near Silver City, prompting weekend vaccination clinic
A coyote that bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest has tested positive for rabies, marking the region’s fourth case this year. A low-cost vaccination clinic is set for Saturday in Silver City.
BLM drops Christmas tree and firewood permit fees to $1 through January
The Bureau of Land Management has reduced personal-use Christmas tree and firewood permits to $1 through Jan. 31 and expanded household limits, aiming to save families money and support wildfire prevention efforts.
LCPD issues 27 citations during one-hour traffic operation on Red Hawk Golf Road
Las Cruces police issued 27 citations in a one-hour traffic enforcement operation on Red Hawk Golf Road, including speeding, registration and insurance violations.
Las Cruces police share safety tips for holiday shoppers
The Las Cruces Police Department is reminding shoppers to stay alert and take simple precautions to protect themselves and their property during the holiday season.
Doña Ana County delinquent property tax auction scheduled for Dec. 15
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department will hold a delinquent property tax auction in Doña Ana County on Dec. 15 in Las Cruces for properties with unpaid taxes dating back at least four years.
New Mexico launches free online library of teacher-created classroom resources
The Public Education Department has launched a free website where New Mexico teachers can download, adapt and share lessons and classroom materials created by fellow educators, including Indigenous, Black and New Mexico history content.
LCPS reports academic gains in statewide assessments
Las Cruces Public Schools reported academic gains in the state’s Spring 2025 assessments, including double-digit literacy growth at several campuses and steady progress in math and science.
New Mexico launches pilot program offering homeless high schoolers monthly payments for attendance and academics
New Mexico’s Public Education Department is launching a pilot program that provides $500 monthly to homeless high school students who meet attendance and academic requirements, aiming to boost graduation rates and support vulnerable youth.
