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14-year-old boy shot and killed in possible road rage incident Monday night
Crime

14-year-old boy shot and killed in possible road rage incident Monday night

A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot Monday night in Las Cruces, near Solano Drive and Spruce Avenue. Police believe the incident may be tied to road rage. No arrests have been made.

County activates support line for CRRUA water concerns
Water

County activates support line for CRRUA water concerns

Doña Ana County and the city of Sunland Park have launched a support line and online form for CRRUA customers to report water quality concerns. Bilingual help is available.

Summer reading program returns to Las Cruces libraries with a splash of color
Events

Summer reading program returns to Las Cruces libraries with a splash of color

Las Cruces Public Libraries’ 2025 Summer Reading Program begins June 1 with a “Color Our World” theme, prizes for readers of all ages, and a community kickoff party June 7.

Las Cruces’ oldest neighborhood deserves more than neglect
Opinion

Las Cruces’ oldest neighborhood deserves more than neglect

Civil rights attorney Israel Chávez calls on Las Cruces leaders to stop neglecting the city’s historic Mesquite District and invest in preserving its rich cultural heritage.

NMSU-MÁS grant termination halts innovative STEM teaching program
NMSU

NMSU-MÁS grant termination halts innovative STEM teaching program

A federal policy shift has forced NMSU to cancel its MÁS program — a nationally recognized effort to improve STEM instruction at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Faculty say the impact on teaching and student success has been profound.

Governor declares drought emergency, orders state agencies to coordinate water, fire response
State

Governor declares drought emergency, orders state agencies to coordinate water, fire response

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a statewide drought emergency, directing New Mexico agencies to coordinate water conservation and wildfire response amid record-low reservoir levels and escalating fire risk.

NMED sues Camino Real utility, seeks court-appointed manager to address arsenic violations
Accountability

NMED sues Camino Real utility, seeks court-appointed manager to address arsenic violations

New Mexico sues Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, citing repeated arsenic violations and failures to notify residents. The state is seeking court intervention to ensure access to safe drinking water in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa.

Three Sisters Apartments open in Las Cruces, adding 70 units of affordable housing
Local

Three Sisters Apartments open in Las Cruces, adding 70 units of affordable housing

The City of Las Cruces and housing partners have opened the Three Sisters Apartments, a 70-unit affordable housing development built on a reclaimed Superfund site. The $22 million project addresses a severe rental shortage and includes support services, community amenities and public art.

Doña Ana County terminates utility agreement with Sunland Park
Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County terminates utility agreement with Sunland Park

Doña Ana County has voted to terminate its joint powers agreement with the City of Sunland Park, which created the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority. Officials say the utility will continue operating while a transition plan is developed.

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