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Official portrait of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, with the American flag and New Mexico state flag in the background.
Hatch

Heinrich staff to host mobile office hours Aug. 29 in Hatch

Staff from U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s office will meet with DoƱa Ana County residents Aug. 29 at the Hatch Public Library to answer questions about Social Security, veterans’ benefits, immigration, and other federal programs.

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Rows of illuminated server racks in a data center, with glowing blue and green indicator lights and cables running along the floor.
DoƱa Ana County

DoƱa Ana County advances Project Jupiter data center plan despite water concerns

DoƱa Ana County commissioners advanced Project Jupiter, a multibillion-dollar data center plan in Santa Teresa, over community concerns about water and tax equity. A final vote is set for Sept. 19.

Damien Willis
John MuƱoz smiles while wearing a dark suit and red patterned tie, standing against a plain light background.
Local

John MuƱoz announces candidacy for Las Cruces City Council District 6

Business and nonprofit leader launches campaign focused on safety, housing and inclusive growth Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES – Two candidates are now in the running for Las Cruces City Council’s District 6 seat. Business and nonprofit leader John MuƱoz announced his candidacy this week, joining Tommy Black, who

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Front entrance of the DoƱa Ana County Government Center in Las Cruces, with palm trees lining the walkway under a partly cloudy sky.
DoƱa Ana County

DoƱa Ana County to weigh incentives for ā€œProject Jupiterā€ AI data center campus

DoƱa Ana County commissioners will consider a first step Tuesday toward incentives for Project Jupiter, a hyperscale AI data center campus, without details yet on water and electricity impacts.

Damien Willis
Roxanne Livingston smiles while standing outdoors, wearing a black dress and drop earrings.
Real Estate

Livingston named executive director of New Mexico Construction Alliance

Las Cruces business owner, community leader takes helm of statewide trade group Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES - Roxanne Livingston has been named executive director of the New Mexico Construction Alliance. The announcement came during the alliance’s quarterly luncheon Aug. 14. Livingston succeeds interim director Steve Montanez, who led

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The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department building in Santa Fe, with a red SUV parked outside under cloudy skies.
State

New Mexico child welfare systems haven’t improved in last half year, arbiter finds

A court-appointed arbitrator says New Mexico’s foster care, juvenile justice and child welfare programs remain out of compliance with a 2020 settlement. Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. New Mexico’s foster care, juvenile justice and child welfare programs have

Austin Fisher
A person wearing a white sweatshirt holds a smartphone, using both hands to type or check notifications.

MVRDA, county urge residents to sign up for CodeRED alerts

The free system delivers emergency warnings by phone, text, email and social media to keep residents informed and safe. Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES - The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority, working with the DoƱa Ana County Office of Emergency Management, is urging residents to sign up for CodeRED, a

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Federal appeals court bars New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period for gun purchases
State

Federal appeals court bars New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period for gun purchases

A federal appeals court has blocked enforcement of New Mexico’s new seven-day waiting period for gun purchases, siding with challengers who argued it violates constitutional rights. Source New Mexico staff, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. The federalĀ Tenth Circuit Court of

Source New Mexico Staff
New Mexico offering free Pack ā€˜n Play cribs with Safe Sleep training
Health

New Mexico offering free Pack ā€˜n Play cribs with Safe Sleep training

The New Mexico Department of Health is giving free Pack ā€˜n Play portable cribs to parents and caregivers who complete a free Safe Sleep Ambassador training to prevent infant sleep-related deaths.

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