Man accused of attacking same Las Cruces woman weeks after prior domestic violence arrest
A Las Cruces man is accused of attacking the same woman he allegedly strangled five weeks earlier while already facing charges in another felony case.
LCPS plans new changing facilities after athletes resorted to changing in cars
LCPS plans new portable changing facilities at three high schools after officials said some student-athletes have had to change in their cars.
State asks New Mexico Supreme Court to reject Skaggs bid for release
The New Mexico Attorney General’s Office is asking the state Supreme Court to deny Kimberly Skaggs’ challenge to her pretrial detention in a fatal Las Cruces hit-and-run case.
Las Cruces proposes clawbacks for companies that fall short on economic promises
Las Cruces City Council will consider a proposed industrial revenue bond policy that includes tax abatements, performance requirements and clawbacks for projects that miss economic targets.
Las Cruces man accused in drive-by shooting that injured father, 11-year-old son
Las Cruces police arrested Jesus Angel Cortez, 26, after a drive-by shooting Sunday injured a 34-year-old man and his 11-year-old son near Solano Drive and Missouri Avenue.
Project Jupiter critics call foul over hearing officer’s discovery denial
Project Jupiter opponents say a hearing officer’s decision to deny discovery puts them at a disadvantage ahead of a Sept. 14 air-quality permit hearing.
Santa Fe Brewing plans Las Cruces taproom in former Bosque Brewing space
Santa Fe Brewing is seeking a liquor license for a new Las Cruces taproom in the former Bosque Brewing space on University Avenue near NMSU.
Space History Museum marks 50 years with Mercury 13, Kelly twins among 2026 inductees
The New Mexico Museum of Space History will celebrate its 50th anniversary Oct. 3 while inducting the Mercury 13, Mark and Scott Kelly and other space pioneers.
LCPS says state estimate leaves Conlee school project $2.6M short
LCPS is set to vote Tuesday on a state design award for Conlee Elementary while saying the state’s project estimate falls about $2.6 million short.
DACC launches mentoring program for first-year students
DACC first-year students can join a new mentoring program that pairs them with faculty or staff members for academic support, career development and campus connections.
LCPS disables retention of student voice recordings after parent data concerns
LCPS says it has disabled retention of student voice recordings from the Amira reading assessment after parent data concerns and will offer a paper option.
Nine GISD students return from national leadership program with college offers
Nine GISD students attended the National Hispanic Institute’s Collegiate World Series in Denver, gaining leadership experience, college connections and scholarship opportunities.
Opinion: Doña Ana needs a public benefit ledger for Project Jupiter
Project Jupiter needs a public benefit ledger tracking jobs, local spending, training and environmental commitments against the results delivered, Gleb Tsipursky writes.
LCPS rethinks school HVAC designs after costly problems at Centennial
LCPS plans a $600,000 boiler fix at Centennial High while district officials reconsider HVAC designs after recurring problems at Centennial and Mesa.
Heinrich bill would revive health career program as New Mexico faces worker shortage
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is pushing to revive a federal health career training program as New Mexico faces a shortage of at least 5,000 health care workers.
LCPS seeks community input on new grades 6–12 school
LCPS will hold Aug. 18–19 focus groups to gather community input on a new grades 6–12 school planned to open in fall 2027.
New Mexico Legislature needs to help local governments permit more housing, report recommends
A new Homewise and Mercatus Center report recommends state incentives for local zoning reform, improved permitting data and a stronger New Mexico housing agency.
Doña Ana County seeks 11 residents for Project Jupiter monitoring committee
Doña Ana County is accepting interest forms through Aug. 31 for an 11-member citizen committee that will monitor Project Jupiter and hold independent information forums.
