Doña Ana County early voting jumps 30% from 2022 midterm
Early in-person voting in Doña Ana County increased 30.4% over 2022, with more than 42,000 early and absentee ballots recorded ahead of Election Day.
Doña Ana County to discuss $10 million water grant program tied to Project Jupiter
Doña Ana County commissioners will discuss rules for a $10 million water and wastewater grant program tied to Project Jupiter on Nov. 3.
New Mexico educators lay out proposals to improve student job prospects
New Mexico educators propose expanding student workforce opportunities, hiring more school counselors and improving career outcome data.
New Mexico early in-person voting surpasses 2022 midterm turnout
New Mexico early in-person voting has surpassed 2022 levels. Here's what voters need to know about Nov. 3 polling hours, absentee ballots and election results.
Four Doña Ana County areas nominated for federal investment tax incentives
Four Doña Ana County areas, including three in Las Cruces and one near Sunland Park, are nominated for federal Opportunity Zone tax incentives.
New Mexico Civil Rights Act hasn’t sparked more lawsuits, police resignations, early study finds
An early study finds no significant increase in lawsuits, settlement payouts or police resignations after New Mexico enacted its Civil Rights Act in 2021.
New Mexico student privacy proposal would allow some AI training, exclude existing contracts
New Mexico's proposed student data privacy rule would allow some AI training and would not retroactively regulate existing vendor contracts, PED says.
$7 million for senior housing on Las Cruces council agenda
Las Cruces City Council will consider $7 million in conditional funding for two senior housing projects and a land transfer for affordable homes Nov. 2.
Las Cruces council to consider $1.3 million for NMSU film studio
Las Cruces City Council will consider a $1.3 million contribution to NMSU's Arrowhead Studios project, including conditions for spending and oversight.
County clerk says Sunland Park never completed ballot process for $8.25M bond questions
Doña Ana County says Sunland Park recorded its $8.25 million bond resolution but did not coordinate ballot placement. The city wants answers.
Opinion: New Mexico slashes poverty despite soaring inflation
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke examines poverty reduction, child tax credits and affordability in a guest opinion column.
Mesilla Valley Chorale announces Dec. 13 holiday concert at Rio Grande Theatre
Mesilla Valley Chorale will perform its annual holiday concert Dec. 13 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. Tickets are on sale now for $10.
NMSU to showcase desert restoration, wildlife research at Nov. 13 field day
NMSU hosts a free rangeland and wildlife research field day Nov. 13 in Las Cruces, featuring desert restoration, oryx and bat studies.
DACC to host free FAFSA workshops Nov. 5 and 17 in Las Cruces
DACC will offer free FAFSA workshops Nov. 5 and 17 in Las Cruces to help students complete 2027-28 financial aid applications.
NMSU honors Amanda Nunez with 2026 ‘A’ Mountain Staff Award
NMSU honored Amanda Nunez with its 2026 ‘A’ Mountain Staff Award for her work supporting students through Student Assistance Services.
Clocks fall back Sunday as Las Cruces firefighters urge smoke alarm checks
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, 2026. Las Cruces fire and police officials remind residents to turn clocks back and check smoke alarms.
Opinion: If legislators want to represent us, they should live like us
New Mexico Nurses Association President Jason Bloomer makes the case for Amendment 4, legislative salaries and greater representation of working families.
National Guard rescues 78 goats, mule, dog and three people from Rio Grande flooding
New Mexico National Guard members and Oklahoma rescuers saved 78 goats, a mule, a dog and three people from Rio Grande flooding near San Antonio.
