Smoke alarms alert occupants before Las Cruces house fire
Las Cruces firefighters contained a Saturday morning garage fire on Big Springs Street after smoke alarms alerted occupants, who evacuated without injury.
U.S. Sen. Luján’s CHILE Act seeks more federal support for chile, pecans and other specialty crops
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has introduced the CHILE Act, which seeks more consistent federal disaster assistance for specialty crop producers.
NMSU Hunt Center opens AI sprint for startup teams
NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship is accepting applications for a six-week AI sprint designed to help founders and startup teams use AI tools in business operations.
WNMU writing project wraps after helping students find new voices
Western New Mexico University’s final Sin Fronteras creative writing workshop brought students and professional writers together in Silver City.
NMSU, Las Cruces libraries to help LCPD build AI literacy skills
NMSU Library, Las Cruces Public Libraries and LCPD are launching a yearlong training initiative focused on information literacy and AI skills for police leadership.
New Mexico secretary of state receives lifetime achievement award
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver received a lifetime achievement award from the Center for Election Innovation & Research.
NM State women’s basketball unveils first roster of Amadou era
NM State women’s basketball announced the first 12 players of the Adeniyi Amadou era, including 11 new signings and one returning player.
Torrez calls on ICE to reverse detainee death reporting policy
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a coalition urging ICE to reverse a policy ending reviews of deaths that occur shortly after release from custody.
DACC nursing professor recognized for volunteer work with mothers
Doña Ana Community College nursing professor Andrea Cathey was recognized by High Desert Women’s Center for her volunteer work supporting mothers and families.
Doña Ana County invests $150K in Hatch food pantry renovation
Doña Ana County is investing $150,000 in renovations at Casa de Peregrinos’ Hatch food pantry to expand food access in southern Doña Ana County.
Heinrich, Leger Fernández seek Congressional Gold Medal for Bataan defenders
Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández reintroduced legislation to honor Bataan and Corregidor defenders with a Congressional Gold Medal.
NM State women’s track and field trio named CSC Academic All-District
Three NM State women’s track and field athletes were named to the CSC Academic All-District Team after meeting GPA and regional performance standards.
Torrez opens investigation into DEA fentanyl operations in New Mexico
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has opened an investigation into allegations that DEA allowed fentanyl pills to be distributed in New Mexico communities.
Amid border wall battle with feds, New Mexico Catholic dioceses call upon the devout
The Catholic dioceses of Las Cruces and El Paso are calling the faithful to Mount Cristo Rey as the Diocese of Las Cruces fights federal border wall plans.
Las Cruces sets two-day Fourth of July celebration schedule
Las Cruces will host its annual Fourth of July celebration July 3-4, with the Electric Light Parade, a free concert and fireworks at NMSU.
Higher Education Department announces $10M in on-campus childcare expansions
New Mexico higher education officials announced $10 million for on-campus child care expansions that could add seats for more than 1,260 children.
Doña Ana Fire Rescue promotes two deputy fire chiefs
Doña Ana Fire Rescue has promoted Travis Simpson and Chris Padilla to deputy fire chief positions.
U.S. House members call for congressional investigation of federal drug agents’ actions in NM
New Mexico’s U.S. House members are asking the DEA for answers after reports that federal agents allowed fentanyl shipments into the state.
