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Three pink Las Cruces Police Department window decals promoting Breast Cancer Awareness, each showing the badge logo with a gold sun, mountains and a pink ribbon.
LCPD

Las Cruces police offering free window decals for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Las Cruces Police Department is distributing free Breast Cancer Awareness Month window decals at its Front Station Office while supplies last.

El Paso Electric logo with view of downtown El Paso in the background.
NMSU

NMSU Global Campus, El Paso Electric launch partnership to benefit workforce

New Mexico State University Global Campus has partnered with El Paso Electric to expand workforce training, offering employees discounted tuition and access to online degree and microcredential programs.

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Doña Ana County

GO bonds aim to modernize amenities, strengthen communities in Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County voters will decide Nov. 4 on two GO bond questions to fund recreation, cultural and infrastructure projects.

A semi-truck drives along a highway at sunset, its headlights glowing as mountains rise in the distance.
State

MVD pauses commercial license renewals for some foreign drivers

New Mexico’s Motor Vehicle Division has paused commercial license renewals for some foreign drivers after new federal rules took effect Sept. 29.

The Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex, headquarters of Las Cruces Public Schools, is shown from the front entrance.
LCPS

LCPS reports steady progress on five-year strategic plan

LCPS leaders reported steady progress on student growth, safety upgrades and wellbeing goals under the district’s five-year strategic plan.

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State

Census: New Mexico leads nation in reducing child poverty

New U.S. Census Bureau data show New Mexico reduced child poverty by 3.2%, the biggest drop nationwide, driven by targeted state programs and tax reforms.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez stands outdoors under an arched walkway, wearing a navy suit, white shirt, and red patterned tie, looking directly at the camera.
State

Torrez hails $1.4B VOCA grant victory after Trump administration drops restrictions

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and 20 state counterparts won a key VOCA lawsuit after the Trump Administration dropped plans to withhold $1.4B in victim aid tied to immigration enforcement.

Two armored performers stage a combat scene at a Renaissance fair, with one holding a flaming shield while the other strikes it with a weapon.
Las Cruces Events

Doña Ana Arts Council sets Nov. 8–9 dates for Renaissance Arts Faire at Young Park

Renaissance Arts Faire moves to Nov. 8–9 at Young Park in Las Cruces, with tickets on sale and additional fall programs at the arts council.

The Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan logo shows a lightbulb with colorful education icons beside text reading “Rooted in Equity, Committed to Action.”
Education

Draft Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan open for public comment

The Public Education Department has submitted a draft Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan to the court and is seeking public feedback through Oct. 17.

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