New Mexico vehicle registration fees, weight-distance tax increase July 1
New Mexico vehicle registration fees and weight-distance taxes will increase July 1 for the first time since 2004, generating an estimated $70 million for road maintenance.
New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham calls for restitution amid allegations that feds let fentanyl into NM
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said New Mexico could seek restitution from the federal government over allegations that DEA agents knowingly let fentanyl shipments into the state.
Las Cruces expands small-business safety grant program
Las Cruces is expanding its Small Business Safety Improvement Grant Program to eligible businesses and commercial property owners in the West Picacho and Motel Boulevard area.
NMSU researcher receives $759K grant to develop disease-resistant green chile
NMSU researcher Stephanie Walker received a $759,000 grant to develop a mechanically harvestable green chile resistant to Phytophthora capsici.
DACC reminds students summer support services remain available
Doña Ana Community College students can access TimelyCare health services and the FirstLight Comfort Casita food pantry during summer break.
Smoke alarms alert occupants before Las Cruces house fire
Las Cruces firefighters contained a Saturday morning garage fire on Big Springs Street after smoke alarms alerted occupants, who evacuated without injury.
U.S. Sen. Luján’s CHILE Act seeks more federal support for chile, pecans and other specialty crops
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has introduced the CHILE Act, which seeks more consistent federal disaster assistance for specialty crop producers.
NMSU Hunt Center opens AI sprint for startup teams
NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship is accepting applications for a six-week AI sprint designed to help founders and startup teams use AI tools in business operations.
WNMU writing project wraps after helping students find new voices
Western New Mexico University’s final Sin Fronteras creative writing workshop brought students and professional writers together in Silver City.
NMSU, Las Cruces libraries to help LCPD build AI literacy skills
NMSU Library, Las Cruces Public Libraries and LCPD are launching a yearlong training initiative focused on information literacy and AI skills for police leadership.
New Mexico secretary of state receives lifetime achievement award
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver received a lifetime achievement award from the Center for Election Innovation & Research.
NM State women’s basketball unveils first roster of Amadou era
NM State women’s basketball announced the first 12 players of the Adeniyi Amadou era, including 11 new signings and one returning player.
Torrez calls on ICE to reverse detainee death reporting policy
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a coalition urging ICE to reverse a policy ending reviews of deaths that occur shortly after release from custody.
DACC nursing professor recognized for volunteer work with mothers
Doña Ana Community College nursing professor Andrea Cathey was recognized by High Desert Women’s Center for her volunteer work supporting mothers and families.
Doña Ana County invests $150K in Hatch food pantry renovation
Doña Ana County is investing $150,000 in renovations at Casa de Peregrinos’ Hatch food pantry to expand food access in southern Doña Ana County.
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.
