Forward Party announces first New Mexico candidate slate for 2026
The Forward Party of New Mexico announced five candidates for the 2026 general election after gaining approval as a state political party.
White Sands seeks visitor who handled dead bat
White Sands National Park is trying to contact a teenage visitor who handled a dead bat and may need medical guidance about possible rabies exposure.
Las Cruces animal control urges pet safety plan before fireworks
Las Cruces Animal Control is urging pet owners to make a safety plan before fireworks around the Fourth of July holiday.
New Mexico health officials warn of mosquito-borne illness after West Nile detection
New Mexico health officials are warning residents to take precautions after mosquitoes in Bernalillo County tested positive for West Nile virus.
National Guard leader named Las Cruces Electric Light Parade grand marshal
Las Cruces named Master Sgt. Melissa Gonzales, a New Mexico Army National Guard leader and recruiter, grand marshal of the July 3 Electric Light Parade.
Republican Party official charged in fatal hit-and-run near Las Cruces
Kimberly Skaggs, identified in court filings as RPNM treasurer, was charged after deputies say she left the scene of a fatal crash near Las Cruces.
Governor asks Torrez to investigate DEA handling of New Mexico fentanyl shipments
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham asked Attorney General Raúl Torrez to investigate whether federal agents broke state law by allowing fentanyl shipments to go unseized in New Mexico.
Court blocks key provisions of Trump election executive order
A federal court permanently blocked key provisions of a Trump election executive order challenged by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and other attorneys general.
3 Republicans appeal universal childcare lawsuit to New Mexico Supreme Court
Three Republicans have appealed to the New Mexico Supreme Court after a judge dismissed their lawsuit challenging the state’s universal child care program.
Free dog microchipping event set before Fourth of July in Las Cruces
Las Cruces residents can get free microchips for the first 100 dogs during a June 27 event at City Hall before the Fourth of July holiday.
Heinrich presses Interior nominees on screwworm monitoring, park staffing
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich questioned Interior nominees about New World screwworm monitoring, conservation funding, park staffing and deep-sea mining.
NMSU students can apply for hands-on venture capital training program
NMSU students can apply through Aug. 31 for a Campus Founders Fund Scout program that offers hands-on venture capital training.
Republican Party of New Mexico members fail to reach quorum to elect new chair
The Republican Party of New Mexico still has no chair after members failed to reach quorum at a Las Cruces meeting called to fill the vacancy.
DACC mobile food pantries set for Thursday in Las Cruces
Doña Ana Community College will host free mobile food pantries June 25 at its Espina and East Mesa campuses for county residents and students.
Vasquez backs bill protecting access to abortion medication
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced support for legislation protecting access to medication abortion on the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.
New Mexico judge dismisses Project Jupiter data center lawsuit, but offers chance to re-file
A New Mexico judge dismissed a Las Cruces resident’s Project Jupiter lawsuit without prejudice, giving him another chance to file an amended complaint.
El Camino Real mural showcase set for June 26 in Las Cruces
A June 26 mural showcase at El Changarro Mesquite Street Gallery will feature artists selected for the El Camino Real Heritage & Art Trail project.
NMSU research targets water, biomedical research and nuclear safety
NMSU highlighted research programs addressing New Mexico challenges, including water management, biomedical training and nuclear safety monitoring.
