Drake Armendariz sentenced to 14 years in prison for 2023 I-25 killing
Drake Armendariz will serve an effective 14-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of Benjamin Archuleta.
Work begins on NM 26 ‘Hatch shortcut’ between Deming and Hatch
Drivers using NM 26 between Deming and Hatch should expect daytime delays as an 85-working-day pavement and safety project begins Aug. 4.
DACC offers free tutoring at four campuses and online
Doña Ana Community College students can receive free tutoring at four campuses or through Zoom, with expanded fall hours beginning Aug. 10.
52-year-old man dies after being struck on Amador Avenue
A 52-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night near Amador Avenue and Esperanza Street in Las Cruces.
NMSU to host Student Employment Fair Aug. 25
NMSU will host its annual Student Employment Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at Corbett Center Student Union.
New Mexico group offers multilingual guides to help families navigate SNAP changes
NMCLP has assembled multilingual guides, webinars and forms to help New Mexicans understand federal SNAP changes taking effect during 2026.
FYI+ to host RaÃces y Ritmos cultural celebration in Anthony
FYI+ will host RaÃces y Ritmos, a free family cultural event in Anthony on Aug. 15 with food, entertainment, activities and community resources.
Hearing for Project Jupiter data center’s air quality permit application rescheduled to September
A public hearing on Project Jupiter’s air quality permit application has been rescheduled from Oct. 19 to Sept. 14 in Sunland Park.
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery to feature Sue Ann Glenn and Frank Rimbach in August
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery will feature artists Sue Ann Glenn and Frank Rimbach during August at its gallery on Calle de Guadalupe.
New Mexico State Parks extends camping stays, waives fees at Elephant Butte and Caballo
Primitive and beach camping will be free at Elephant Butte and Caballo Lake state parks through Sept. 30, with statewide camping stays extended to 14 days.
Doña Ana County appoints three-person acting management team
Deb Weir, Lucio Luttrell and Stephen Lopez will jointly lead county government while commissioners determine their next steps on permanent leadership Damien Willis, Organ Mountain News LAS CRUCES - Doña Ana County commissioners have appointed three people to jointly lead county government while the board decides what to do about permanent
Luna County awarded $2.9 million for roads, Columbus trade development
Luna County will receive $2.9 million in federal funding for road upgrades and plans for an industrial park near the Columbus port of entry.
Joanne Ferrary retires from New Mexico House after decade representing Las Cruces
State Rep. Joanne Ferrary retired July 31 after nearly a decade representing House District 37 in northeastern Las Cruces.
Dallas Fed economist to give regional economic update in Las Cruces
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economist will discuss regional economic conditions during an Aug. 4 MVEDA forum in Las Cruces.
Benjamin Alire Sáenz, acclaimed borderlands author and generous mentor, dies at 71
Benjamin Alire Sáenz, the award-winning Las Cruces-born author of ‘Aristotle and Dante,’ died Tuesday at 71 after a long illness.
Army scholarship brings active-duty soldier to NMSU
Sgt. Jumaris Maduro will attend NMSU through the Army’s Green to Gold Program, earning a psychology degree while completing ROTC.
New Mexico seeks proposals for youth conservation job grants
New Mexico organizations may apply for Youth Conservation Corps grants of up to $225,000 for projects employing young people ages 14 to 25.
Free FYI+ after-school program enrolling Las Cruces students
FYI+ is enrolling Las Cruces students in a free after-school program offering tutoring, STEM activities, arts, wellness and family events.
