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.
Opinion: How many ‘shouldas’ should it take on Project Jupiter?
Lisa Silva argues Project Jupiter’s potential noise, emissions, heat-island effects and water demands should weigh heavily in New Mexico’s air-permit review.
Doña Ana County to spend up to $489K on outside fiscal oversight after scathing state audit
Doña Ana County will spend up to $489,000 from reserves on outside fiscal oversight after a state audit found systemic failures in financial controls, procurement and grant administration.
DACC students may qualify for $500 stipends for completing aerospace, AI courses
DACC students enrolled in select aerospace and artificial intelligence courses may qualify for $500 stipends after successfully completing their classes this fall.
Deming student on track to earn two WNMU trade certificates before high school graduation
A Deming High School student is on track to graduate with WNMU welding and electrical certificates through the university’s dual enrollment technical program.
New Mexico food banks describe significant increase in demand after federal food aid cuts
New Mexico food banks report sharply higher demand as SNAP changes and rising grocery costs strain families, with Roadrunner Food Bank up 79% year over year.
Las Cruces firefighters respond to two structure fires Friday
Las Cruces firefighters responded to two structure fires Friday, rescuing three pets from one home and quickly controlling a second fire at an abandoned mobile home.
GISD wants to hear from families. Here’s how their feedback could shape what comes next
GISD families and community members have until Aug. 23 to complete a survey that will help shape district priorities under Superintendent Nubia Tarazona’s 100-day plan.
Three Las Cruces men plead guilty to federal firearms charges after Young Park shooting
Three Las Cruces men pleaded guilty to federal firearms charges stemming from a September 2025 shooting investigation near Young Park and Hermosa Heights Elementary.
