Doña Ana County leads southern New Mexico in early absentee turnout
Doña Ana County voters have returned more than 12,000 absentee ballots, accounting for 9% of New Mexico’s total as of Oct. 31, according to state data.
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Las Cruces firefighters offering free glow necklaces for Halloween safety
The Las Cruces Fire Department will hand out free glow necklaces Oct. 31 to help trick-or-treaters stay visible after dark. One per child, available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at seven city stations.
Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade set for Nov. 8 downtown
The annual Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Las Cruces, featuring the theme “Honoring America’s Future Military Leaders.”
Vasquez meets with Las Cruces seniors to discuss cost-of-living challenges
Rep. Gabe Vasquez met with Las Cruces seniors to discuss the impact of rising costs on groceries, housing and health care, pledging to defend Social Security and lower everyday expenses.
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to experience ‘House of Dracula’
Las Cruces Public Libraries will host an immersive Halloween experience, the “House of Dracula,” Oct. 31 at Branigan Library, complete with spooky treats, experiments and photo ops.
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue warns against mail scams
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is warning residents about fraudulent mail campaigns threatening property seizure over alleged unpaid debts. Officials advise using the department’s secure portal to verify payment status and report suspicious mail.
FYI+ launches 24/7 mobile crisis team to respond to mental health emergencies in Doña Ana County
Families & Youth Innovations Plus, Doña Ana County’s certified community behavioral health clinic, has launched a round-the-clock mobile crisis team dispatched through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to respond to mental health and substance use crises countywide.
Doña Ana County invites residents to meet Fire Chief finalists during virtual Q&A sessions
Doña Ana Fire Rescue will host virtual community sessions Oct. 27–29 and Nov. 4, giving residents a chance to hear from each Fire Chief finalist and ask questions through a live YouTube Q&A.
Heinrich, Luján back bill to compensate federal contract workers affected by shutdown
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are backing legislation to ensure New Mexico’s federal contract workers receive back pay for wages lost during the government shutdown.
