Sunland Park voters to decide $8.25M bond package in November
Sunland Park voters will decide three general obligation bond questions totaling $8.25 million on Nov. 3 for recreation, public safety and infrastructure projects.
LCPS pays $11.3M for annual insurance coverage, up 14% from last year
Las Cruces Public Schools paid $11.3 million for annual risk insurance coverage for fiscal year 2027, about $1.4 million more than last year.
State Supreme Court asked to table Project Jupiter air quality permit process
New Energy Economy has asked the New Mexico Supreme Court to halt Project Jupiter’s air quality permit proceedings, alleging discovery and due-process violations ahead of a Sept. 14 hearing.
Opinion: $37 million question: More public land or better conservation
Rep. Rebecca Dow argues New Mexico should use $37 million for watershed restoration, forest thinning, soil health and other conservation work instead of acquiring more private land.
Casa de Peregrinos pantry nearing completion in Sunland Park
Casa de Peregrinos says its long-planned Sunland Park food pantry is nearing completion and could open by early November, with local hiring already underway.
LCPS 6-12 academy plan draws pushback from MVLA families
LCPS is developing a new 6-12 academy for fall 2027, but MVLA families and board members are raising concerns about staffing, school culture, transparency and a fast approval timeline.
Las Cruces explains water-reporting violations amid growing transparency concerns
Las Cruces Utilities says a drinking-water reporting violation stemmed from paperwork errors, as critics continue challenging the city’s handling of lead and galvanized pipes.
Sunland Park approves 1,202-acre Santa Teresa rezoning over planning commission objections
Sunland Park approved rezoning for a 1,202-acre Santa Teresa development despite planning commission objections over density, traffic, infrastructure and public engagement.
BLM fuelwood permits available in Las Cruces and online
BLM personal-use fuelwood permits are available year-round through the Las Cruces District Office and online for the Pinos Altos Fuelwood Area.
