LCPS board approves new name for former César E. Chávez Elementary
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education voted to rename former César E. Chávez Elementary as Desert Bloom Elementary following a community feedback process.
Gov. Lujan Grisham declares statewide drought, severe fire conditions in New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared statewide drought and severe fire conditions as New Mexico faces record low snowpack, worsening wildfire danger and declining river flows.
Nearly 30,000 New Mexicans may still qualify for unemployment debt relief, refunds
Tens of thousands of New Mexicans may still qualify for unemployment debt forgiveness or refunds tied to a class-action settlement over pandemic-era overpayments.
Las Cruces-shot film ‘I’ll Be Gone in June’ premieres at Cannes Film Festival
“I’ll Be Gone in June,” a feature film shot in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County, premiered May 17 at the Cannes Film Festival.
Las Cruces announces Memorial Day closures, holiday facility hours
The City of Las Cruces announced Memorial Day closures and holiday hours for city offices, pools, transit services and solid waste operations ahead of the May 25 holiday.
Separated by generations and branches, reunited in service
A Holloman Air Force Base airman reunited with her Army son during separate deployments in East Africa after months of uncertainty and coordination between military leaders.
‘Dark Winds’ season five filming in New Mexico, bringing nearly 900 jobs
The fifth season of AMC’s “Dark Winds” is filming in New Mexico through July, employing nearly 900 New Mexicans in cast, crew and background roles.
New Mexico opens applications for trade hub districts tied to logistics and manufacturing growth
New Mexico has opened applications for Trade Port District designations aimed at supporting logistics, manufacturing and industrial development projects across the state.
Las Cruces to celebrate opening of Peachtree Canyon Apartments Phase 1
Las Cruces officials will hold a ribbon cutting May 21 for the first phase of the Peachtree Canyon Apartments affordable housing development.
WNMU professor examines how Silver City avoided becoming a ghost town
A new book chapter by WNMU history professor Scott Fritz examines how Silver City survived economic downturns that turned many nearby mining towns into ghost towns.
U.S. Senate confirms former NM GOP congressman Pearce to lead federal land management agency
The U.S. Senate confirmed former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management in a narrow party-line vote Monday.
Final public meeting set for University Avenue widening project in Las Cruces
NMDOT will hold a final public meeting May 20 on the University Avenue widening project in Las Cruces, with updates on completed work and remaining construction items.
Las Cruces to host ‘Chalk the Walk’ event May 20 during National Public Works Week
The City of Las Cruces will host a free “Chalk the Walk” sidewalk art event May 20 outside City Hall during National Public Works Week.
New Mexico invests millions in desalination projects as drought pressures grow
New Mexico is investing more than $13 million in projects aimed at turning brackish underground water into a future drought-resilient water supply, including work involving NMSU.
Bernie Sanders endorses Daisy Maldonado in Doña Ana County commission race
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Daisy Maldonado in the Democratic primary race for Doña Ana County Commission District 1, citing her opposition to Project Jupiter.
NM Supreme Court upholds conviction in ‘Baby Favi’ child abuse death case
The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV in the 2018 death of 2-year-old Faviola Rodriguez, known locally as “Baby Favi.”
Doña Ana County to provide free summer lunches for children, teens
Doña Ana County will provide free summer lunches for children and teens ages 1 to 18 at Community Resource Centers across the county beginning May 26.
Doña Ana County explains how write-in ballots are reviewed and counted
Doña Ana County election officials are reminding voters how write-in ballots are processed and what steps voters should follow to ensure their ballots are counted correctly.
