Las Cruces restores full funding for LCPS community schools program
Las Cruces city councilors voted to restore full funding for the LCPS community schools program after a proposed reduction drew concern during FY27 budget discussions.
Heinrich, Luján demand answers on USDA nutrition program reorganization
Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are demanding answers from the USDA over a proposed reorganization they say could weaken administration of SNAP, WIC and school meal programs.
Bernalillo County DA Bregman says he’s running for NM governor because he’s ‘tired of mediocrity’
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman says he entered New Mexico’s governor race to confront what he called a culture of “mediocrity” in state government and public safety.
Aggies add Mountain West guard Jermaine Washington
NM State added former San José State guard Jermaine Washington, who averaged 11.5 points per game and led the Spartans in made three-pointers last season.
NM GOP rift over chairwoman spills into court with days before primary
Infighting inside the New Mexico Republican Party escalated this week as disputes over Chairwoman Amy Barela’s leadership moved into court just days before the June primary election.
Las Cruces approves $586.3 million budget amid warnings about long-term sustainability
Las Cruces approved a $586.3 million budget for fiscal year 2027 after trimming nearly $16 million in spending as city leaders warned about rising personnel and insurance costs.
Heinrich, Luján push to extend rural hospital program in New Mexico
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján introduced legislation to extend a federal rural hospital program supporting facilities in Portales and Artesia.
Doña Ana County early voting triples as absentee ballots surge ahead of June primary
Early voting in Doña Ana County has climbed to nearly 6,000 ballots cast ahead of New Mexico’s June 2 primary election, driven by a sharp increase in absentee voting and expanded early voting locations.
Emma Bunch to begin NCAA Women’s Golf Championship on Friday
NM State golfer Emma Bunch begins competition Friday at the 2026 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship in Carlsbad, California after becoming the first Aggie to qualify for the national championship since 2002.
Peachtree Canyon Apartments opens first phase in Las Cruces
Las Cruces officials celebrated the first phase of Peachtree Canyon Apartments, a 144-unit affordable housing development on the city’s East Mesa.
Suspect in church shooting now faces additional charges tied to attempted gun store burglary
Las Cruces police say a man accused of firing at St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church now faces additional felony charges tied to an attempted gun store burglary and a suspicious device found at his home.
Mayor’s Jazz Fest returns to downtown Las Cruces with Lao Tizer Band concert
The City of Las Cruces will kick off its 2026 Music in the Park series with the free Mayor’s Jazz Fest concert featuring the Lao Tizer Band on May 24 downtown.
Las Cruces opens registration for youth outdoor soccer league
Las Cruces Parks and Recreation will open registration May 26 for its youth outdoor soccer league for children ages 4 to 10, with games beginning in July.
New ‘dark money’ group backs array of New Mexico House Democratic candidates
A newly formed political group is spending money to support several New Mexico House Democratic candidates while disclosing little information about its leadership or funding sources.
Interior Department oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico, Texas generates more than $4 billion
A federal oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas generated more than $4 billion as the Trump administration pushed expanded domestic energy development on public lands.
DACC marks EMS Week by recognizing emergency medical services students, staff
Doña Ana Community College is celebrating EMS Week by recognizing students, faculty and local emergency medical professionals involved in its accredited EMS training program.
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.
