New Mexico officials say 89,000 residents may lose coverage under Medicaid work requirements
New Mexico officials estimate about 89,000 Medicaid recipients could lose coverage under new federal work requirements taking effect in January.
Las Cruces District 3 councilor plans Sept. 8 community meet and greet
Las Cruces District 3 Councilor Michael Harris will host a community meet and greet Sept. 8 at Conlee Elementary School with representatives from city departments.
Labor unions to host public art build Friday in downtown Las Cruces
Local labor unions will host a free public art build from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Las Cruces Fine Arts Flea Market downtown.
New Mexico land commissioner shoots down Canadian data center company’s pitch at Spaceport America
New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard says she will not approve a proposed Aetherion data center at Spaceport America while Sierra County’s moratorium remains in effect.
Vasquez calls for congressional hearing on private equity ownership of manufactured home communities
Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging the House Financial Services Committee to examine private equity ownership of manufactured home communities and its impact on rents, utilities and housing stability.
Mike Jordan earns 600th career win as NM State rallies past UC Irvine
NM State volleyball coach Mike Jordan earned his 600th career victory Thursday as the Aggies rallied past UC Irvine in five sets at the Bulldog Invitational.
Sunland Park looks to revive city committees that existed largely on paper
Sunland Park officials are reviewing city committees for public safety, housing, parks and other areas after councilors said several existing bodies had seen little meaningful participation.
Amendment 4 campaign launches statewide tour Saturday in Las Cruces
Vote for Change will launch its statewide Community Voices Tour in Las Cruces on Sept. 5 with a canvass focused on Constitutional Amendment 4.
Sunland Park awards $1.34 million Anapra road project extending into Texas
Sunland Park awarded a $1.34 million Anapra Phase IV infrastructure contract to Nine Degrees Construction for roadway, drainage, utility and concrete improvements along Calle Carrosel and Calle Obregon.
New Mexico lawmaker criticizes insurance superintendent over 24% premium increase
Las Cruces Rep. Nathan Small criticized New Mexico’s insurance superintendent after regulators approved a 24.4% average premium increase for about 80,000 BeWell customers.
Attorney general backs Project Jupiter court challenges, alleges state agencies bypassed required process
Attorney General Raúl Torrez is backing two Supreme Court challenges to Project Jupiter permits, alleging due-process failures in air permitting and unlawful emergency groundwater approval.
League of Women Voters plans voter registration events across Las Cruces
The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico will host six voter registration events in Las Cruces beginning Sept. 4 ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
New Mexico’s top court denies Project Jupiter request to partially resume air quality case
The New Mexico Supreme Court denied Project Jupiter developer Yucca Growth Infrastructure’s request to partially resume proceedings in the data center’s paused air quality permit case.
Las Cruces, Mayfield rivalry returns Friday at Field of Dreams
Las Cruces High and Mayfield High meet Friday at the Field of Dreams, with kickoff at 7 p.m., online-only ticketing and LCPS game-day policies in effect.
Sunland Park approves 362-acre annexation despite Doña Ana County jetport concerns
City Council moved the Rancho Santa Teresa development forward after county commissioners raised possible legal action and Sunland Park’s own Planning and Zoning Commission rejected the annexation
DACC plans open houses and community resource fairs across Doña Ana County
Doña Ana Community College will host open houses and resource fairs in Anthony, Sunland Park and Las Cruces beginning Sept. 3, with free food, activities and information.
17-year-old found guilty on five felony counts in Strykers Shooting World burglary case
A jury found 17-year-old Adan Delgado guilty of five felonies tied to the 2025 Strykers Shooting World burglary in Las Cruces while acquitting him on two counts and deadlocking on two others.
Man sentenced to life plus 26 years for New Mexico crime spree that ended in Las Cruces
Zachary Babitz was sentenced to life plus 26 years in federal prison for a 2024 New Mexico crime spree that included robberies, carjackings, a fatal shooting and a Las Cruces pursuit.
