Las Cruces minimum wage increased to $13.01 an hour on Jan. 1
The minimum wage in Las Cruces will rise to $13.01 an hour on Jan. 1, 2026. Tipped employees will earn $5.20 an hour, higher than the state minimum.
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Las Cruces middle school students tour DACC culinary arts program
Middle school students from Las Cruces Catholic School toured DACC’s culinary arts program, gaining hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen and learning about future career pathways.
Two people hit by vehicles eight hours apart in Las Cruces leave one woman dead, man critically injured
Two people were hit by vehicles in separate incidents eight hours apart in Las Cruces, killing a 54-year-old woman on south Telshor Boulevard and critically injuring a 74-year-old man on Triviz Drive.
Las Cruces Chile Drop receives $10,000 state grant ahead of New Year’s Eve celebration
The Las Cruces Chile Drop received a $10,000 state tourism grant ahead of New Year’s Eve, with a new sponsor and redesigned chile sculpture planned for the downtown event.
Federal judge orders Education Department to restore school mental health funding in New Mexico
A federal judge ruled the U.S. Department of Education acted unlawfully in canceling K-12 mental health grants, restoring funding that affects more than 5,000 students in New Mexico.
City of Las Cruces announces New Year’s Eve early closures, New Year’s Day shutdowns
Las Cruces city offices will close early on New Year’s Eve and remain closed on New Year’s Day. Here’s what residents need to know about services, transit and trash pickup.
Sara Gonzales named deputy director of community development for building and development services
The City of Las Cruces has named Sara Gonzales as deputy director of community development, overseeing building safety, land use, permitting and inspections.
New Mexico joins $9M multistate settlement with Hyundai, Kia over vehicle theft vulnerabilities
New Mexico will receive a share of a $9 million settlement with Hyundai and Kia that mandates free anti-theft hardware and restitution for eligible vehicle owners.
Anthony police chief Vanessa Ordoñez to depart at end of year
Anthony Police Chief Vanessa Ordoñez will leave her position at the end of the year, Mayor Diana Murillo announced, with the city planning a transition as a successor is selected.
