DACC opens registration for new students ahead of fall semester
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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City Council OKs uniform contract, zoning changes tied to Sonoma Ranch North
Las Cruces City Council approved new zoning for the Sonoma Ranch North area and renewed contracts for employee uniforms and legislative lobbying during its June 16 meeting.
Vasquez visits Las Cruces to spotlight food access, LGBTQ+ rights and college pathways
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez visited Las Cruces on June 16, meeting with food pantry workers, LGBTQ+ leaders and Upward Bound students while reaffirming his support for threatened federal programs.
FYI+ hosts free back-to-school block party and backpack giveaway this Saturday
Families & Youth Innovations Plus will host a free Back 2 School Block Party and Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at its new Family Success Center on East Amador in Las Cruces.
Yard sale in downtown Las Cruces to benefit local animal rescue
A two-day yard sale at Pharmtrue Market on South Main will raise money for Rebel Angel All Breed Animal Rescue, a Las Cruces nonprofit that provides care and placement for abandoned, abused and at-risk animals.
Woman sentenced to 10 years after deadly I-10 smuggling attempt near Las Cruces
Georgina Ramirez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 2023 smuggling attempt near Las Cruces that left one migrant dead. Her case topped this week’s federal immigration enforcement report.
Vasquez, local advocates rally to protect Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks from public land sell-off
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez and local leaders gathered at Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument to oppose a renewed proposal to sell off millions of acres of public land.
APA to host June 21 sale at Second Chance Thrift Store with 40% off, P.A.W.S. dogs and bake sale
ACTion Programs for Animals will host a June 21 sale at its Second Chance Thrift Store with 40% off, adoptable dogs from its prison program, and a community bake sale.
ATF offers $5,000 reward in shooting death of 14-year-old Alejandro Roman
Federal and local law enforcement are offering up to $7,000 in rewards for information leading to the arrest of the person who fatally shot 14-year-old Alejandro Roman during a road rage incident in Las Cruces.
