Heinrich, Leger Fernández seek Congressional Gold Medal for Bataan defenders
Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández reintroduced legislation to honor Bataan and Corregidor defenders with a Congressional Gold Medal.
NM State women’s track and field trio named CSC Academic All-District
Three NM State women’s track and field athletes were named to the CSC Academic All-District Team after meeting GPA and regional performance standards.
Torrez opens investigation into DEA fentanyl operations in New Mexico
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has opened an investigation into allegations that DEA allowed fentanyl pills to be distributed in New Mexico communities.
Amid border wall battle with feds, New Mexico Catholic dioceses call upon the devout
The Catholic dioceses of Las Cruces and El Paso are calling the faithful to Mount Cristo Rey as the Diocese of Las Cruces fights federal border wall plans.
Las Cruces sets two-day Fourth of July celebration schedule
Las Cruces will host its annual Fourth of July celebration July 3-4, with the Electric Light Parade, a free concert and fireworks at NMSU.
Higher Education Department announces $10M in on-campus childcare expansions
New Mexico higher education officials announced $10 million for on-campus child care expansions that could add seats for more than 1,260 children.
Doña Ana Fire Rescue promotes two deputy fire chiefs
Doña Ana Fire Rescue has promoted Travis Simpson and Chris Padilla to deputy fire chief positions.
U.S. House members call for congressional investigation of federal drug agents’ actions in NM
New Mexico’s U.S. House members are asking the DEA for answers after reports that federal agents allowed fentanyl shipments into the state.
Health officials urge pet vaccinations after rabid fox found in New Mexico
New Mexico health officials are urging pet owners to keep dogs and cats vaccinated after a fox in McKinley County tested positive for rabies.
Leasburg Dam State Park gets $2.9M in road, wastewater upgrades
Leasburg Dam State Park in Radium Springs is getting $2.9 million in upgrades, including road repairs, expanded parking and wastewater improvements.
After losing ballot access lawsuit, independent NM governor hopeful plans state Supreme Court appeal
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima says he plans to appeal after a judge dismissed his ballot access lawsuit and he filed fewer signatures than needed for the Nov. 3 ballot.
Las Cruces cooling stations remain open through June 29
Las Cruces cooling stations will remain available through Monday, June 29, as near triple-digit temperatures are forecast into next week.
Court blocks Trump order on mail-ballot delivery
A federal court blocked provisions of a Trump executive order that New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said would have interfered with state election systems.
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.
