New Mexico has opened applications for Trade Port District designations aimed at supporting logistics, manufacturing and industrial development projects across the state.
Las Cruces officials will hold a ribbon cutting May 21 for the first phase of the Peachtree Canyon Apartments affordable housing development.
A new book chapter by WNMU history professor Scott Fritz examines how Silver City survived economic downturns that turned many nearby mining towns into ghost towns.
The U.S. Senate confirmed former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management in a narrow party-line vote Monday.
NMDOT will hold a final public meeting May 20 on the University Avenue widening project in Las Cruces, with updates on completed work and remaining construction items.
The City of Las Cruces will host a free “Chalk the Walk” sidewalk art event May 20 outside City Hall during National Public Works Week.
New Mexico is investing more than $13 million in projects aimed at turning brackish underground water into a future drought-resilient water supply, including work involving NMSU.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Daisy Maldonado in the Democratic primary race for Doña Ana County Commission District 1, citing her opposition to Project Jupiter.
The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV in the 2018 death of 2-year-old Faviola Rodriguez, known locally as “Baby Favi.”
Doña Ana County will provide free summer lunches for children and teens ages 1 to 18 at Community Resource Centers across the county beginning May 26.
Doña Ana County election officials are reminding voters how write-in ballots are processed and what steps voters should follow to ensure their ballots are counted correctly.
NM State golfers Javier Delgadillo and Mateo Payán earned First Team All-Conference USA honors after standout seasons that helped lead the Aggies through the 2026 campaign.
New Mexico State University journalism students are gaining real-world reporting experience through partnerships with local news organizations across New Mexico.
New Mexico is expanding its Outdoor Equity Fund with a new grant category offering up to $100,000 for organizations serving youth through outdoor programs.
NM State scored 21 runs and tallied 16 hits Saturday, but FIU erupted for 23 late runs as the Aggies fell 30-21 in a wild regular-season finale at Presley Askew Field.
The Picacho Hills Property Owners Association and Picacho Hills Country Club will host a May 19 primary candidate forum featuring candidates in several contested local and statewide races.
Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are demanding answers from the USDA about how a proposed agency restructuring could affect New Mexico farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
New Mexico State University awarded more than 2,100 degrees during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies this weekend in Las Cruces.
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