Doña Ana County schedules fall spay, neuter and vaccine clinics
Doña Ana County Animal Control will offer vaccination and appointment-only spay and neuter clinics in Holman, Salem and Radium Springs this fall.
New Mexico delegation urges DOJ watchdog to broaden DEA fentanyl review
New Mexico’s congressional delegation is asking the Justice Department inspector general to expand its review of federal fentanyl investigations, citing whistleblower allegations involving DEA operations in the state.
Las Cruces weighs 6 a.m. summer construction starts after complaints about early work
Las Cruces City Council will consider allowing construction to begin at 6 a.m. and continue until 8 p.m. during summer months.
Doña Ana County weighs $15.8 million in financing for Chaparral sewer expansion
Doña Ana County commissioners will consider $15.8 million in state financing for two Chaparral wastewater projects Tuesday.
Las Cruces weighs $2.8 million land buy as Royal Crossing housing plan shifts
Las Cruces City Council will consider buying 6.49 acres for a revised Royal Crossing senior affordable housing development.
Doña Ana County seeks Project Jupiter committee changes without disclosing amendment
Doña Ana County commissioners will consider changing Project Jupiter monitoring committee rules Tuesday, but the packet omits the amendment and appointee names.
New Mexico attorney general delivers one-word verdict on Trump’s ‘New America’: ‘Pendejo’
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez answered President Donald Trump’s proposed “New America” name change with one word: “Pendejo.”
Las Alturas water project reaches council with $50,000 funding discrepancy
Las Cruces council will consider adding $2.14 million for the Las Alturas Del Sol water tank amid a $50,000 packet discrepancy.
Amendment 4 campaign kicks off Las Cruces canvass as new poll shows 39% support
Vote for Change launched its Amendment 4 canvassing effort in Las Cruces as an Albuquerque Journal poll showed 39% support, 21% opposition and 34% undecided.
New Mexico officials reject Trump post proposing state name change
New Mexico officials rejected President Donald Trump’s social media suggestion that the state be renamed “New America,” after a satirical post falsely claimed he had already done so.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
