New Mexico seeks public input on future PFAS protections for consumer products
New Mexico will hold an Aug. 18 webinar and open a public comment portal as officials review the stateâs PFAS Protection Act and its exemptions.
DACC instructor Bobbi Noland receives national teaching award
Doña Ana Community College instructor Bobbi Noland received a 2026 NISOD Teaching Excellence Award during a conference in Austin, Texas.
New Mexico environment department updates public comment portal following fraud reports
The New Mexico Environment Department updated its public comment portal after approximately 42 Project Jupiter comments were reported as potentially fraudulent.
NMSU internships connect students with New Mexico agriculture companies
NMSUâs CESFAS internship program placed 11 students with New Mexico agriculture companies for hands-on experience in production, logistics and business operations.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull to headline Las Cruces fundraiser
Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull will headline an Aug. 26 campaign fundraiser in Las Cruces with several statewide GOP candidates.
Las Cruces seeks public input on transportation safety plan
Las Cruces is seeking public input on a Transportation Safety Action Plan addressing roadway safety, bikeways, trails and risks facing all travelers.
Las Cruces gang investigation leads to federal charges, seizure of guns and drugs
A multi-agency gang investigation in Las Cruces led to federal and state charges, the seizure of 19 firearms and large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Las Cruces-shot film âOlmoâ opens in theaters nationwide
âOlmo,â a coming-of-age film shot in Las Cruces, opens Aug. 7 in theaters nationwide, including Allen Theatres in Las Cruces.
House speaker urges Doña Ana County Commission to act on District 37 vacancy
New Mexico House Speaker Javier MartĂnez urged Doña Ana County commissioners to move forward with filling the House District 37 vacancy and consider Democratic nominee Lori Martinez.
Eight DACC students place at national SkillsUSA competition
Eight Doña Ana Community College students placed at the national SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta after winning state titles earlier this year.
LCPS seeks volunteers for budget survey committee
Las Cruces Public Schools is accepting applications through Aug. 17 for a committee that will review community budget survey data.
Las Cruces cooling stations to remain open through Aug. 12
Las Cruces cooling stations will remain available through Aug. 12 as near-100-degree temperatures continue, with no locations open Sunday.
Deming man sentenced to more than eight years for machine gun, cocaine trafficking offenses
A Deming man was sentenced to 101 months in federal prison after admitting he carried a machine gun during cocaine trafficking and fled a Border Patrol checkpoint at about 140 mph.
Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center activity pool closed through Aug. 13
The activity pool at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center is temporarily closed for maintenance and is scheduled to reopen Aug. 14.
Las Cruces man accused of kidnapping girlfriend, leading police on high-speed pursuit
A Las Cruces man faces kidnapping and other charges after police say he threatened and assaulted his girlfriend, then led officers on a high-speed pursuit.
FYI+ recruiting AmeriCorps members for Sept. 1 service term
FYI+ is recruiting AmeriCorps members in Las Cruces for a service term beginning Sept. 1, with stipends, training and an education award.
Drake Armendariz sentenced to 14 years in prison for 2023 I-25 killing
Drake Armendariz will serve an effective 14-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of Benjamin Archuleta.
Work begins on NM 26 âHatch shortcutâ between Deming and Hatch
Drivers using NM 26 between Deming and Hatch should expect daytime delays as an 85-working-day pavement and safety project begins Aug. 4.
