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
Las Cruces Public Librariesâ 2025 Summer Reading Program begins June 1 with a âColor Our Worldâ theme, prizes for readers of all ages, and a community kickoff party June 7.
Las Crucesâ oldest neighborhood deserves more than neglect
Civil rights attorney Israel ChĂĄvez calls on Las Cruces leaders to stop neglecting the cityâs historic Mesquite District and invest in preserving its rich cultural heritage.
NMSU-MĂS grant termination halts innovative STEM teaching program
A federal policy shift has forced NMSU to cancel its MĂS program â 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
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
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
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 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.
NMSU loses $25 million in research funding as federal directives take hold
NMSU Vice President for Research Luis Cifuentes says nearly $25 million in research grants have been lost due to recent federal policy shifts. Officials are now working to realign staff, preserve outreach efforts and protect student programs.
