Las Cruces seeks food vendors for summer Movies and Music in the Park series
Las Cruces is accepting food vendor applications for its summer Movies and Music in the Park series. Deadline to apply is April 30.
Karol G El Paso tour stop announced; presale signup deadline set for April 24
Karol G will perform Sept. 6 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, but fans must sign up by April 24 for presale access ahead of April 27 ticket sales.
New Mexico to impose new federal food aid document requirements to reduce errors
New paperwork requirements for food aid could affect how quickly and accurately some New Mexico households receive SNAP benefits.
New Mexicans receive first $100K payments under radiation exposure law
New Mexicans are receiving $100,000 payments under the expanded RECA program as thousands file claims tied to historic nuclear exposure, with free assistance available and a 2027 deadline to apply.
Las Cruces man accused of ramming woman’s vehicle, pursuing her to police station
A Las Cruces man is accused of ramming a woman’s vehicle and following her to a police station after repeated calls and confrontations, according to court records.
LCPS board may vote Tuesday to remove César Chávez name from elementary school
Las Cruces Public Schools board members may vote Tuesday on whether to remove César Chávez’s name from an elementary school following weeks of public input and prior discussions.
Man accused of repeated strangulation, child abuse in Sunland Park domestic violence case
A man faces multiple felony charges after authorities allege he strangled a woman, confined her and threw a young child during a domestic violence incident Saturday in Sunland Park.
DACC to host free Earth Day screening of ‘American Hemp Farmer’ Wednesday
Film Las Cruces and Doña Ana Community College will host a free Earth Day screening of “American Hemp Farmer” on April 22, followed by a Q&A with the director.
NMSU supporter Bowman to receive honorary doctoral degree
NMSU will award an honorary doctoral degree to longtime supporter and philanthropist Wanda Bowman during spring commencement in May.
Man accused of rifle attack in Las Cruces ambush; second suspect still wanted
Authorities say an 18-year-old used an AR-style rifle to strike a man during a March ambush in Las Cruces; a second suspect remains at large.
Democratic NM governor candidate Haaland raises millions more than Bregman ahead of June 2 primary
New campaign finance reports show Deb Haaland with a major fundraising and cash-on-hand advantage over Sam Bregman, while Republican candidates trail far behind leading up to the June 2 primaries.
Heinrich says Trump tariffs worsened housing affordability in New Mexico, citing new report
Sen. Martin Heinrich says a new Democratic economic report shows Trump-era tariffs raised construction costs and worsened New Mexico’s housing shortage.
Las Cruces nurse honored for expanding HIV prevention access in southern New Mexico
A New Mexico Department of Health nurse practitioner in Las Cruces was honored for expanding access to HIV prevention medication in southern New Mexico.
Federal regulatory staff protest proposed New Mexico pipeline for data center
Federal regulators have formally protested a proposed New Mexico pipeline to supply a data center, a move that could delay the project and trigger a more extensive review process.
WNMU student returns to college after a decade, prepares to graduate as bilingual educator
Western New Mexico University student Joselyne Salas is set to graduate after returning to school as an adult learner, becoming the first in her family to earn a degree.
Southern NM invited to give generously in spring charitable campaign
Southern New Mexico Giving Day is underway, uniting two regional foundations to support 140 nonprofits across 12 counties through online donations, matching funds and community events leading up to April 24.
NM Republican candidate for governor Turner talks taxes, education, child welfare at town hall
Doug Turner used a town hall to expand on his policy views and draw contrasts with current state leadership, giving voters a fuller picture of his campaign platform ahead of the governor’s race.
Internationally known trumpet player Jens Lindemann to perform with NMSU students
Trumpet soloist Jens Lindemann will join NMSU for a free Brass Day event April 19 and perform with the Wind Symphony in a free April 21 concert in Las Cruces.
