LCPS opens enrollment for new statewide online school
Las Cruces Public Schools has opened enrollment for Aspire Online School, a new virtual public school serving eligible K-12 students statewide.
Woman killed after being struck by train in Las Cruces
A 35-year-old woman was killed late Tuesday after being struck by a southbound BNSF train near Brown Road in Las Cruces.
Borderless Brass Band to play July 19 MVJBS gathering
Borderless Brass Band will bring New Orleans-style jazz to the Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Societyâs July 19 gathering in Las Cruces.
WNMU teacher preparation programs earn âA+â grades for reading instruction
Two Western New Mexico University teacher preparation programs earned âA+â grades in a national review of how future educators are trained to teach reading.
Breathwork and acupuncture fundraiser planned for July 19 at Dwell Yoga
A trauma-informed breathwork and acupuncture fundraiser is planned July 19 at Dwell Yoga in Las Cruces.
Conference USA slate set for NM State womenâs basketball in 2026-27
NM State womenâs basketball will open Conference USA play Jan. 2 at FIU before making its first trip to Missouri State two days later.
DACC building construction program earns national reaccreditation
Doña Ana Community College's Building Construction Technology Program has earned three more years of NCCER accreditation, allowing students to receive nationally recognized construction credentials.
Branigan Cultural Center to feature Piro-Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe exhibit
The Branigan Cultural Center will feature the Piro-Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe Pueblo of San Juan de Guadalupe in a rotating exhibit from July 18 through Oct. 10.
One abandoned New Mexico oil well cost $5M to plug. The state just sealed 114
New Mexico plugged a record 114 orphan oil and gas wells in fiscal year 2026, including costly cleanup work aimed at reducing pollution and protecting groundwater.
Conference USA slate set for NM State menâs basketball in 2026-27
NM State menâs basketball will open Conference USA play Dec. 31 against FIU as the league returns to an 18-game home-and-home format.
New Mexico AG to investigate âalleged fraudulentâ letters supporting Project Jupiter data center
New Mexico Attorney General RaĂșl Torrez opened an investigation into allegedly fraudulent public comments supporting Project Jupiterâs air quality permit.
Vasquez says Forest Service cuts threaten wildfire readiness, public lands in Gila
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez toured part of the Gila National Forest on July 10, raising concerns about Forest Service staffing cuts, wildfire readiness and trail maintenance.
Nominations open for 2026 Latinés in Leadership Awards
The Latinés in Leadership Awards are accepting nominations through Sept. 11, with honors spanning business, education, public service, STEM, agriculture and community advocacy.
Las Cruces police warn of copper wire thefts from light poles, construction sites
Las Cruces police are asking residents to report suspicious activity near light poles and construction sites after roughly 100 copper wire thefts since November.
New Mexico delegation presses DEA over reports agents let fentanyl shipments continue
New Mexico's congressional delegation is demanding answers from the DEA after reports that agents allowed millions of fentanyl pills to continue circulating during criminal investigations.
DACC receives $15,000 grant for manufacturing scholarships
Doña Ana Community College received a $15,000 Gene Haas Foundation grant to provide scholarships for students pursuing manufacturing and CNC training.
Climate advocacy org urges New Mexico leaders to adopt data center moratorium
Food & Water Watch says Project Jupiter illustrates the air pollution, water and energy risks posed by hyperscale data centers as New Mexico lawmakers weigh a statewide moratorium.
New Mexico to receive more than $388,000 in Cash App fraud settlement
New Mexico will receive more than $388,000 from a multistate settlement alleging Cash App misled users about fraud protections and failed to adequately help victims.
