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Leaders behind southern New Mexico’s Family Prosperity GBI pilot reflect on national recognition at the 2025 BIG Conference and how local guaranteed income efforts are shaping federal policy conversations.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Mexico filed 38 new charges this week against individuals accused of entering a restricted border military zone, alongside other immigration-related prosecutions.
The Las Cruces Fire Department has graduated 16 cadets from its 38th Fire Academy. Some will begin field work this week, while others complete EMT certification.
During a June 23 work session, the Las Cruces City Council reviewed how opioid settlement funds could be used to support prevention and recovery. Officials also discussed a draft redevelopment plan for the El Paseo and South Solano corridor.
Doña Ana Community College has released a new mobile app for iOS and Android, giving students, staff, and the public easy access to directories, deadlines, event calendars, and campus tools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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