DACC to recognize four alumni for leadership in public health, engineering and education
Doña Ana Community College will honor four Distinguished Alumni on April 11 for their professional achievements and community contributions.
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Independent horror film ‘Sweetwater’ begins filming in Albuquerque and Tijeras
Filming is underway for the horror-thriller Sweetwater in Albuquerque and Tijeras. The film follows a widow drawn to bring her husband back from the dead — with chilling consequences.
Measles cases rise to 54 in New Mexico, mostly in Lea County
The New Mexico Department of Health reports 54 measles cases statewide, mostly among unvaccinated residents in Lea and Eddy counties.
Fire damages vacant building on West Hadley Avenue
The Las Cruces Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a vacant building on West Hadley Avenue on April 5. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
Mawu Revels’ felony murder conviction tossed by New Mexico Supreme Court
The New Mexico Supreme Court has overturned Mawu Revels’ felony murder conviction, citing flawed jury instructions in a 2021 Las Cruces shooting case.
DACC to host community event focused on healthy living, human rights and the environment
Doña Ana Community College will host “Celebrating Community,” a student event focused on health, the environment and human rights on April 8 at the Espina campus.
DACC to host opening reception for eco-justice art exhibit by Celina Corral Arreola
Doña Ana Community College will host an opening reception for a new eco-justice art exhibit by Celina Corral Arreola on April 17 at its East Mesa campus.
Heinrich’s amendment to protect public lands blocked by Senate Republicans
Sen. Martin Heinrich’s amendment to prevent the sale of public lands was blocked by Republicans as part of a broader budget resolution he says benefits billionaires at the expense of working families.
Heinrich, Luján back bill to fully fund special education for students with disabilities
New Mexico's U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are co-sponsoring legislation to meet the federal government's original funding commitment to special education under the IDEA.