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Las Cruces Christmas tree lighting ceremony slated for Dec. 7
Local

Las Cruces Christmas tree lighting ceremony slated for Dec. 7

Highlights of the evening will include live music, festive giveaways, refreshments, food trucks and activities for all ages.

Las Cruces finalizes record $20 million settlement in Teresa Gomez police shooting
Crime

Las Cruces finalizes record $20 million settlement in Teresa Gomez police shooting

The settlement comes more than a year after former Las Cruces Police Department officer Felipe Hernandez fatally shot Teresa Gomez.

Local small businesses gear up for Small Business Saturday tax holiday
Business

Local small businesses gear up for Small Business Saturday tax holiday

Small businesses employ more than 345,000 workers — more than half of the state’s private workforce.

Western University officials facing possible ethics probe over ‘wasteful’ spending of $360,000
Education

Western University officials facing possible ethics probe over ‘wasteful’ spending of $360,000

After reports of misusing public money, the State Ethics Commission may now be involved, but that information will not be made public unless a determination is made.

Doña Ana County health workers honored for vaccination efforts
State

Doña Ana County health workers honored for vaccination efforts

“Champion” awards highlight their contribution to keeping New Mexicans healthy and safe

New Mexico Department of Health secretary out, governor’s health policy advisor in
State

New Mexico Department of Health secretary out, governor’s health policy advisor in

A reason for Allen’s departure was not given in the news release provided by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office.

Child poverty measures tell two stories in New Mexico
State

Child poverty measures tell two stories in New Mexico

Voices for Children recommends the state keep pushing forward on efforts to decrease child poverty in New Mexico.

Groundbreaking NMSU film partnership, ‘Santa’s Cousin’ premiers Dec. 4
Entertainment

Groundbreaking NMSU film partnership, ‘Santa’s Cousin’ premiers Dec. 4

The Christmas romantic comedy “Santa’s Cousin” will premier on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Allen Theatres Cineport 10 in Las Cruces.

Las Cruces Utilities is looking for lead and copper service lines
Local

Las Cruces Utilities is looking for lead and copper service lines

As Las Cruces Utilities works to achieve compliance with the EPA's Revised Lead and Copper Rule, so far the results are reassuring.

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