Meerscheidt Recreation Center gym to close Jan. 23–26 for construction
The recreation gym at Meerscheidt Recreation Center will close Jan. 23–26 for construction, with programs relocated to the main gym.
City opens warming stations as freezing temperatures persist
Las Cruces will open designated warming stations starting Saturday, Jan. 24, with multiple city facilities available to residents seeking shelter from freezing temperatures through Jan. 28.
KOOL 104.5 to broadcast live from Skate Doña Ana on Jan. 24
KOOL 104.5 will broadcast live from Skate Doña Ana on Jan. 24, with skating, music and ticket giveaways during a two-hour evening event.
Heinrich backs bill to limit hedge fund purchases of single-family homes
Sen. Martin Heinrich has cosponsored a bill aimed at limiting hedge fund ownership of single-family homes, a move supporters say could ease prices but opponents say could disrupt housing markets.
Sheriff’s ‘Hits & Misses’ listening tour continues across Doña Ana County
Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart’s “Hits & Misses” listening tour is underway, with three remaining public meetings scheduled through Jan. 26.
In final State of the State, NM Gov pitches collaboration (and universal child care)
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham used her final State of the State address to urge lawmakers toward bipartisan cooperation and push for universal child care as a top priority in the 30-day legislative session.
Legislative session opens today — here’s what matters first for southern New Mexico
New Mexico lawmakers open the 2026 legislative session today. Here’s what to watch first — and what could matter most for southern New Mexico.
DACC launching paid campus journalism internships
Doña Ana Community College is launching a paid campus journalism program, selecting eight students for newsroom internships as the college builds its first student-run newscast and newspaper.
NMDOT names District 1 snowplows ‘Chilly Changa’ and ‘DuckDuckOrangeTruck’
The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced winners of its 2026 Name a Snowplow contest, with District 1 — including Las Cruces and Doña Ana County — getting “Chilly Changa” and “DuckDuckOrangeTruck.”
