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.
Las Cruces middle school students tour DACC culinary arts program
Middle school students from Las Cruces Catholic School toured DACCâs culinary arts program, gaining hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen and learning about future career pathways.
Where the Young Park shooting case stands â for the singular adult defendant
The criminal case against the lone adult charged in the Young Park shooting remains in pretrial status, with court records outlining charges, custody status and what comes next.
NMSU seeks to move Moccia lawsuit into private arbitration
New Mexico State University has asked a judge to compel arbitration in a lawsuit filed by former athletic director Mario Moccia, a move that could move decision-making over a publicly funded contract into a private forum.
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.
Republican NM candidate for governor Duke Rodriguez insists he meets residency requirement for race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez says he meets New Mexicoâs residency requirement for the 2026 governorâs race despite questions about his voter history and out-of-state ties, according to his campaign.
NMSU alum builds sculpture for Las Cruces Public Art Collection
New Mexico State University alumna Kayla Blundell built and installed a free-standing sculpture titled âDesert Kinshipâ at La Buena Vida Park after receiving the commission from Las Cruces art officials, blending desert themes and local wildlife in metalwork.
Volunteer tries to âbring a little joyâ to New Mexico nursing, assisted living residents
As part of the state ombudsman program, Kevin Thompson visits nursing and assisted living facilities to listen to residents, document concerns and offer support in long-term care settings.
Las Cruces Chile Drop receives $10,000 state grant ahead of New Yearâs Eve celebration
The Las Cruces Chile Drop received a $10,000 state tourism grant ahead of New Yearâs Eve, with a new sponsor and redesigned chile sculpture planned for the downtown event.
