Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade set for Nov. 8 downtown
The annual Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Las Cruces, featuring the theme “Honoring America’s Future Military Leaders.”
NMSU’s Hunt Center to host Hult Prize student pitch competition
The Hunt Center at NMSU will host the Hult Prize student-idea competition, giving university teams a chance to pitch their ventures for a $1 million prize and advance to the global stage.
Vasquez meets with Las Cruces seniors to discuss cost-of-living challenges
Rep. Gabe Vasquez met with Las Cruces seniors to discuss the impact of rising costs on groceries, housing and health care, pledging to defend Social Security and lower everyday expenses.
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to experience ‘House of Dracula’
Las Cruces Public Libraries will host an immersive Halloween experience, the “House of Dracula,” Oct. 31 at Branigan Library, complete with spooky treats, experiments and photo ops.
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue warns against mail scams
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is warning residents about fraudulent mail campaigns threatening property seizure over alleged unpaid debts. Officials advise using the department’s secure portal to verify payment status and report suspicious mail.
FYI+ launches 24/7 mobile crisis team to respond to mental health emergencies in Doña Ana County
Families & Youth Innovations Plus, Doña Ana County’s certified community behavioral health clinic, has launched a round-the-clock mobile crisis team dispatched through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to respond to mental health and substance use crises countywide.
NMSU Extension launches virtual reality nutrition training program
NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service has launched a new virtual reality training program to help educators and health professionals teach nutrition and healthy habits more effectively.
SOS Toulouse Oliver announces run for NM lieutenant governor
Toulouse Oliver, a three-term secretary of state, formally announced her bid for lieutenant governor on Oct. 23, 2025, saying New Mexico needs a champion for democracy in a pivotal election year.
New Mexico officials challenge federal suspension of November SNAP benefits
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney General Raúl Torrez are pressing the USDA to reverse its decision to suspend November SNAP benefits, citing harm to 460,000 New Mexicans and potential legal overreach.
