Las Cruces police investigate murder-suicide; five children were inside home
Las Cruces police say Angelica Aguirre and Shane Perez died Saturday in an apparent murder-suicide on Calle Libertad. Five children were inside the home.
Las Cruces City Council to revisit Amador Live property after unsuccessful search for new operator
Las Cruces councilors will discuss new options for the former Amador Live property Oct. 26 after an unsuccessful search for a tenant or developer.
Aggies fall 2-1 at Western Kentucky after late goal breaks tie
NM State women's soccer fell 2-1 at Western Kentucky despite Sydnee Johnson's second-half equalizer. The Aggies host Jax State on Oct. 31.
County seeks applicants for Public Art Advisory Board vacancy
A resignation has opened a seat on Doña Ana County's seven-member Public Art Advisory Board, which meets quarterly and advises on public art installations.
Meta grant funds NMSU virtual reality training for K-12 educators
A Meta grant is funding new NMSU Global Campus virtual reality training courses designed to help K-12 educators integrate immersive technology into classrooms.
Sunland Park delays Valencia Park rezoning, narrower lot request until Nov. 17
Sunland Park postponed a Valencia Park subdivision rezoning and lot-width variance until Nov. 17 after planning officials disagreed on the two requests.
DACC wins gold, bronze awards for promotional video and student magazine
Doña Ana Community College earned two regional marketing awards for its Apple Distinguished School video and student-produced Vox magazine.
NMSU research centers celebrate fall with outreach events
NMSU agricultural science centers hosted fall learning events featuring farm demonstrations, pumpkin patches and hands-on activities for elementary students.
WNMU opens escape room to public to support student food security
Western New Mexico University will host a free public escape room Oct. 26 in Silver City, encouraging donations to support student food security.
LCPS superintendent to outline district priorities in Oct. 28 address
Las Cruces Public Schools will hold its 2026 State of the District address Oct. 28, with Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz outlining priorities and challenges.
Sunland Park's first permanent food pantry nears completion, aims to serve hundreds of families
A permanent food pantry nearing completion in Sunland Park could initially serve 500 to 600 families, expanding food access beyond existing mobile distributions.
NMSU Ph.D. student finds proof of rare wild cat in northern New Mexico
NMSU doctoral student William Grooms photographed a rare Canada lynx in northern New Mexico during a study of forest conditions and wildlife habitat.
More than 21,800 ballots cast in Doña Ana County with 10 days until Election Day
Doña Ana County has recorded 21,876 ballots in the 2026 general election, up from 9,080 on Monday, as statewide voting surpasses 238,000.
New Mexico adds 11,200 jobs over year, but employment dips in September
New Mexico added 11,200 jobs over the year ending in September, but federal data show a monthly loss of 800 jobs and 4.7% unemployment.
New World screwworm confirmed in Hidalgo County calf as New Mexico expands surveillance
New Mexico confirmed New World screwworm in a Hidalgo County calf, establishing a 12.4-mile infested zone and expanding surveillance.
Appeals court upholds former New Mexico State Police officer's child sexual assault conviction
A New Mexico appeals court upheld former state police officer Ronald Jackson's child sexual assault conviction despite challenges to testimony and prosecutorial conduct.
Sunland Park sets Nov. 2 groundbreaking for emergency Futurity Drive reconstruction
Sunland Park will break ground Nov. 2 on Futurity Drive reconstruction, with drainage upgrades, business access protections and construction beginning Nov. 9.
Alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico on the rise, new state health data shows
New Mexico alcohol-related deaths rose 2.6% in 2025, reversing a three-year decline, according to new state Department of Health data.
