DACC plans open houses and community resource fairs across Doña Ana County
Doña Ana Community College will host open houses and resource fairs in Anthony, Sunland Park and Las Cruces beginning Sept. 3, with free food, activities and information.
17-year-old found guilty on five felony counts in Strykers Shooting World burglary case
A jury found 17-year-old Adan Delgado guilty of five felonies tied to the 2025 Strykers Shooting World burglary in Las Cruces while acquitting him on two counts and deadlocking on two others.
Man sentenced to life plus 26 years for New Mexico crime spree that ended in Las Cruces
Zachary Babitz was sentenced to life plus 26 years in federal prison for a 2024 New Mexico crime spree that included robberies, carjackings, a fatal shooting and a Las Cruces pursuit.
Commmentary: What spending reports can’t tell us about the opioid settlement
Doña Ana County’s opioid settlement manager argues that spending reports alone do not capture the planning, provider shortages and system-building behind local investments.
Sunland Park officials warn state-line road closures could complicate emergency response
Sunland Park police and fire officials say road closures along the Texas-New Mexico line could delay emergency response and leave residents with limited evacuation routes.
Vasquez calls for expanded VA access for rural New Mexico veterans
Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging the VA to expand in-person assistance, staffing and access for rural New Mexico veterans, including service in El Paso.
Free car seat fitting station set for Thursday in Las Cruces
A free car seat inspection and fitting station will be offered from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Sisbarro Buick-GMC in Las Cruces.
New Mexico data center water use could soar in coming years, researcher tells state lawmakers
New Mexico data center water use could rise to 23.6 billion gallons annually if all planned projects are built, a researcher told state lawmakers.
New Mexico recommends updated 2026-27 COVID-19 vaccines
New Mexico has extended a statewide standing order for updated 2026-27 COVID-19 vaccines, which are expected to begin arriving next week.
Downwinders advocate Tina Cordova calls for nuclear disarmament in United Nations speech
Tina Cordova told the United Nations that the Trinity Test’s lasting toll on New Mexico families should be a warning against future nuclear testing and weapons.
LCPS has 189 funded Head Start, PreK seats still available
LCPS has 189 funded Head Start and New Mexico PreK seats still available for 2026-27, according to an early childhood report going to the school board Tuesday.
LCPS to discuss 6–12 Academy plans at 4 p.m. work session
LCPS will discuss its proposed 6–12 Academy at a 4 p.m. work session Tuesday, including focus group feedback and the district’s planning timeline.
Doña Ana County commissioner warns small farmers could lose farms amid water shortages
Commissioner Susana Chaparro says small Doña Ana County farmers face severe water constraints and could lose farms as NMSU Extension offers technical assistance.
Amira pushes back on New Mexico lawmakers as questions over reading software widen
Amira Learning is pushing back on concerns raised by 35 New Mexico lawmakers as LCPS and other districts tighten safeguards around student voice recordings and reading assessments.
USDA lifts New Mexico screwworm restrictions after no new cases since June
USDA has lifted New Mexico’s only New World screwworm infested zone after no additional cases were found following a June 7 infection in a dog.
Vasquez backs two federal data center bills amid New Mexico scrutiny
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has co-sponsored two bills aimed at data center energy costs and water-use transparency as Project Jupiter draws scrutiny in southern New Mexico.
Doña Ana County community centers draw growing demand as staff buy water for visitors
Doña Ana County community centers recorded more than 47,000 encounters last fiscal year as staff served vulnerable residents and sometimes bought drinking water themselves.
Four NM State players earn CUSA weekly honors after Florida State opener
Four New Mexico State football players earned Conference USA weekly honors following the Aggies’ season-opening performance at Florida State.
