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A composite image shows LCPS educators Josephine Lopez and Anita Martos holding award plaques alongside a portrait of educator Gail Wheeler.
Education Featured

Las Cruces educators earn statewide honors from NEA-New Mexico

Three Las Cruces Public Schools educators received statewide honors from NEA-New Mexico for leadership, advocacy and service to students.

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Organ Mountain News Featured

Organ Mountain News launches southern New Mexico listening initiative

Organ Mountain News has launched a new community listening survey focused on the issues, challenges and experiences shaping life across southern New Mexico.

Damien Willis
Kassandra Dominguez, one of the first students in the DACC-to-ACES Aggie Pathway program, poses for a portrait indoors at New Mexico State University.
NMSU Featured

NMSU, DACC create pathways to four-year degrees in agriculture and beyond

NMSU and Doña Ana Community College launched a new Aggie Pathway program designed to help students transition into four-year agriculture and related degree programs without losing credits or time.

Carlos Carrillo López
Close-up photo of a crying young child with tears visible on their face.
New Mexico Supreme Court Featured

ACLU, New Mexico lawmakers petition state Supreme Court to block infant-removal policy

The ACLU of New Mexico and several state lawmakers asked the New Mexico Supreme Court to block a CYFD policy allowing newborns to be removed from parents without a court order in some cases.

Danielle Prokop
A lifeguard instructor leads a swim lesson for a group of children gathered in an indoor swimming pool.
Community

Registration opens May 30 for Las Cruces summer swim lessons

Las Cruces Parks & Recreation will open registration May 30 for summer swim lessons at East Mesa Pool and Laabs Pool.

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Students present a prototype during the Innoventure Challenge Finals at New Mexico State University.
NMSU

New Mexico students tackle real-world challenges at NMSU Innoventure Challenge Finals

Student entrepreneurs from across New Mexico pitched business ideas focused on technology, sustainability and community challenges during the finals of NMSU’s Innoventure Challenge.

Carlos Cuesta
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association President Missi Currier speaks on a panel during the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in North Dakota.
Elections

NM Oil and Gas Association president tells conference crowd to oppose Deb Haaland’s bid for governor

The head of New Mexico’s oil and gas industry association urged business leaders to oppose Deb Haaland’s gubernatorial bid, warning conference attendees about the political and economic stakes of the 2026 race.

Jacob Orledge
The Las Cruces City Council meets in council chambers during a public meeting at City Hall.
City Council

Las Cruces restores full funding for LCPS community schools program

Las Cruces city councilors voted to restore full funding for the LCPS community schools program after a proposed reduction drew concern during FY27 budget discussions.

Damien Willis
Children eat lunch and fruit at a school cafeteria table during a federally supported meal program.
Politics

Heinrich, Luján demand answers on USDA nutrition program reorganization

Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are demanding answers from the USDA over a proposed reorganization they say could weaken administration of SNAP, WIC and school meal programs.

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Bernalillo County District Attorney and gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman speaks during an Albuquerque Journal town hall panel on May 19, 2026.
Elections

Bernalillo County DA Bregman says he’s running for NM governor because he’s ‘tired of mediocrity’

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman says he entered New Mexico’s governor race to confront what he called a culture of “mediocrity” in state government and public safety.

Joshua Bowling
Promotional graphic showing new NM State men’s basketball signee Jermaine Washington in a San José State uniform taking a shot during a game.
Aggie Basketball

Aggies add Mountain West guard Jermaine Washington

NM State added former San José State guard Jermaine Washington, who averaged 11.5 points per game and led the Spartans in made three-pointers last season.

Lawrence Thomas
New Mexico Republican Party Chairwoman Amy Barela speaks with attendees during a party gathering in a room lined with American flags.
Politics

NM GOP rift over chairwoman spills into court with days before primary

Infighting inside the New Mexico Republican Party escalated this week as disputes over Chairwoman Amy Barela’s leadership moved into court just days before the June primary election.

Patrick Lohmann
Exterior view of Las Cruces City Hall with flags, desert landscaping and public art outside the building.
City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces approves $586.3 million budget amid warnings about long-term sustainability

Las Cruces approved a $586.3 million budget for fiscal year 2027 after trimming nearly $16 million in spending as city leaders warned about rising personnel and insurance costs.

Damien Willis
Official portraits of U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján shown side by side against dark blue backgrounds with American flags visible behind them.
Health

Heinrich, Luján push to extend rural hospital program in New Mexico

U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján introduced legislation to extend a federal rural hospital program supporting facilities in Portales and Artesia.

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A sign reading “Polling Station” stands near a grassy area during an election.
Elections

Doña Ana County early voting triples as absentee ballots surge ahead of June primary

Early voting in Doña Ana County has climbed to nearly 6,000 ballots cast ahead of New Mexico’s June 2 primary election, driven by a sharp increase in absentee voting and expanded early voting locations.

Damien Willis
NM State golfer Emma Bunch swings during a practice round at the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship in California.
Aggie Women's Golf

Emma Bunch to begin NCAA Women’s Golf Championship on Friday

NM State golfer Emma Bunch begins competition Friday at the 2026 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship in Carlsbad, California after becoming the first Aggie to qualify for the national championship since 2002.

Michael Navarrette
Officials and community members cut a ribbon in front of the newly opened Peachtree Canyon Apartments affordable housing development in Las Cruces.
Housing

Peachtree Canyon Apartments opens first phase in Las Cruces

Las Cruces officials celebrated the first phase of Peachtree Canyon Apartments, a 144-unit affordable housing development on the city’s East Mesa.

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Surveillance image shows a man standing outside a dark sedan while appearing to fire a handgun near St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church in Las Cruces on May 4, 2026.
Crime

Suspect in church shooting now faces additional charges tied to attempted gun store burglary

Las Cruces police say a man accused of firing at St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church now faces additional felony charges tied to an attempted gun store burglary and a suspicious device found at his home.

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