League of Women Voters schedules election forums in Las Cruces
The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico will host two nonpartisan candidate forums in September for contested school board and city council races ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
Vasquez, border Democrats press DHS on $150B 'blank check'
Rep. Gabe Vasquez and other border-state Democrats are pressing DHS for accountability in how it will use $150 billion in new funding, calling for technology, training and safeguards against waste and abuse.
NMSU Foundation receives Angeles Investors’ Higher Education Impact Award
The NMSU Foundation has received the 2025 Angeles Higher Education Impact Award, recognizing its role in student success, innovation and support for Hispanic-serving institutions.
OPINION: Investing in southern New Mexico’s future
State Reps. Nathan Small, Sarah Silva and Joanne Ferrary argue Project Jupiter can deliver union jobs, clean water infrastructure and economic growth in Southern New Mexico, provided the project includes transparency and safeguards.
Human eyes last: How OMN uses AI in our newsroom
Organ Mountain News explains its approach to AI in journalism: tools may help with efficiency but human judgment always comes last.
Resistance to data centers rises on the border
High Country News reports on growing resistance to a proposed $165 billion data center campus on the U.S.-Mexico border, as Doña Ana County residents raise concerns about water use and community impacts.
Casa de Peregrinos to host hunger demonstration Tuesday in Las Cruces
Casa de Peregrinos will hold two hunger demonstrations in Las Cruces on Sept. 16 to highlight food insecurity and encourage donations. Times, locations and contact details inside.
New Mexico teen charged with violent threats after Kirk assassination
A New Mexico teenager was charged after posting violent and racist threats on social media following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. FBI agents say the 19-year-old admitted making the posts and faces up to five years in prison.
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery spotlights Patricia Black and John Glass in September
The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery has named Patricia Black and John Glass as its featured artists for September. Black works with decorated gourds, while Glass is an award-winning watercolorist.
