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Alexandra McKinney smiles while holding a small stringed instrument outdoors at the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site.
Las Cruces Events Featured

Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site opens Farm and Ranch Museum Culture Series Sept. 10

The Friends of the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum will open its 2026-27 Culture Series Sept. 10 with a free talk on the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site.

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Uniformed NMSU ROTC members stand beside a ceremonial artillery piece during a 9/11 memorial service on campus in 2022.
Events Featured

NMSU ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11

NMSU Army ROTC will host a free 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb from 6 to 9 a.m. Sept. 11 at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces.

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Students sit at classroom tables while a teacher stands at the front of the room giving instruction.
Education Featured

Golden Apple launches new pathway to help veterans become teachers in New Mexico

Golden Apple Foundation has launched Veterans into Teaching, a new pathway designed to help veterans transition into teaching careers, including through its New Mexico Scholars program.

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez stands outside the U.S. Capitol wearing a dark suit and light blue tie.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Featured

Vasquez calls for DHS to cancel $16.7M ICE electric-glove contract

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is calling on DHS to cancel a $16.7 million contract for electric shock gloves and ban their use in immigration enforcement and detention.

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NM State running back TJ Washington Jr. runs into the end zone for a touchdown as Mercyhurst defenders trail behind him.
Aggie Football Featured

Aggies roll past Mercyhurst 51-14 behind dominant second half

NM State pulled away from Mercyhurst with a dominant second half Saturday night, earning a 51-14 victory in its 2026 home opener at Aggie Memorial Stadium.

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Teal Las Cruces bus shelter with benches and a large blank display panel in the center under a blue sky.
City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces seeks artists for 2027 Art Stop bus shelter exhibit

Las Cruces is accepting submissions for its 2027 Art Stop program, which will place 12 original artworks on bus shelters across the city. The deadline is Sept. 14.

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New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services Mobile Outreach Vehicle used to provide benefits assistance to veterans and families statewide.
Veterans

New Mexico veterans outreach vehicle completes first tour of all 33 counties

New Mexico’s veterans outreach vehicle has completed its first tour of all 33 counties after visiting 55 communities and assisting more than 400 veterans and family members.

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Students walk on the New Mexico State University campus in Las Cruces. The university is launching a systemwide mentorship program for undergraduates.
NMSU

NMSU launches systemwide mentorship program for undergraduate students

NMSU will launch a systemwide mentorship program this fall, pairing undergraduate students with faculty, staff and administrators for yearlong guidance.

Tiffany Acosta
Las Cruces Mayor Pro Tem John P. Muñoz smiles in a suit and striped tie against a blue studio background.
Opinion

Op-Ed: Guns — Who needs them?

Las Cruces Mayor Pro Tem John Muñoz urges gun owners to secure their firearms, arguing that reducing gun theft could help prevent violence and youth access.

John Muñoz
NM State football fans cheer from the stands at Aggie Memorial Stadium, many wearing crimson and holding cowbells.
Aggie Football

NM State football hosts Mercyhurst tonight: What fans need to know

NM State hosts Mercyhurst tonight at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Here’s what fans should know about kickoff, parking, tailgating, concessions and stadium policies.

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Jessica Castro-Buelna of Inspira STEAM Academy in Las Cruces smiles for a professional portrait against a white background.
Education

Las Cruces educator joins statewide fellowship shaping New Mexico education policy

Las Cruces educator Jessica Castro-Buelna is the sole southern New Mexico fellow in a statewide Teach Plus cohort that will work with policymakers on major education issues.

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Four teens seated in an auditorium laugh and reach toward one another with raised hands during a group activity.
City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces invites teens to explore city careers during fall break

Las Cruces is accepting applications for its Developing Youth Leaders Academy, offering teens two fall break career tracks focused on city trades and office-professional jobs.

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Stethoscope, assorted pills and a miniature shopping cart filled with medication sit on a bright blue background.
Health

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.

Patrick Lohmann
Las Cruces City Councilor Michael Harris poses for an official city portrait.
City of Las Cruces

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.

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Social card for the Sept. 4 Labor Art Build in downtown Las Cruces, featuring protest art, a person holding signs, union logos and event details.
Las Cruces Events

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.

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Road leading to the Gateway to Space building at Spaceport America, with desert vegetation and mountains in the background.
Spaceport America

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.

Joshua Bowling
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaks during a congressional hearing, seated behind a nameplate reading “Rep. Vasquez.”
Housing

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.

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NM State volleyball players spray water on head coach Mike Jordan in the locker room while celebrating his 600th career victory.
Aggie Volleyball

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.

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