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.
Sunland Park awards $1.63 million contract for second artificial-turf soccer field
Sunland Park City Council approved a $1.63 million contract for a second artificial-turf soccer field, including drainage, irrigation and safety improvements.
New Mexico hunting outfitters group says it ‘strongly rejects’ AG opinion that carveout is illegal
New Mexico hunting outfitters reject an AG opinion on reserved hunting tags, raising the possibility of a lawsuit ahead of legislative reforms.
Sunland Park approves $249,000 water meter study with cost missing from agenda summary
Sunland Park approved a $249,000 agreement to develop a water meter upgrade plan, but financial fields in the City Council agenda were blank.
NMSU's 44th annual jewelry sale returns Oct. 26 with student-made creations
NMSU art students will showcase and sell original jewelry during the university's 44th annual sale Oct. 26, featuring unique designs in copper, silver and acrylic.
Vasquez urges Congress to pass $5 billion crop disaster aid bill after southern New Mexico floods
Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging Congress to pass his $5 billion CHILE Act after flooding damaged farms and crops in Doña Ana County.
NMSU to host free risograph printing workshop Friday
New Mexico State University will host a free, public risograph printing workshop Oct. 23 at Devasthali Hall in Las Cruces.
Steinborn calls for review of New Mexico investments tied to Russia, Elon Musk
State Sen. Jeff Steinborn is asking New Mexico's State Investment Council to review investments linked to Russia and Elon Musk and disclose its holdings.
New World screwworm confirmed in Otero County cow; livestock movement restricted
New Mexico confirms New World screwworm in an Otero County beef cow, triggering animal inspections, movement restrictions and expanded surveillance.
