WNMU emphasizes telehealth training in online counseling program for rural communities
Western New Mexico University says its online counseling degree trains students to deliver telemental health services in rural New Mexico communities.
Plane crash at Santa Teresa jetport sends three to hospitals
Three people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries Friday after a single-engine plane crashed near a runway at Santa Teresa International Jetport.
Vasquez amendments seek answers on El Paso airport closure
Rep. Gabe Vasquez secured two amendments during House Armed Services Committee markup seeking answers from the Defense Department on the February El Paso airport closure.
New Mexico State Parks offers free day use at fishing, boating parks June 6-7
New Mexico State Parks will offer free day use June 6-7 at state parks with fishing and boating opportunities during a national observance.
Las Cruces says only 35 short-term rentals fully registered ahead of July enforcement
Las Cruces says only about 35 of 725 identified short-term rental properties completed both registrations ahead of July enforcement.
LCPS schedules public feedback sessions on proposed student dress policy changes
Las Cruces Public Schools will hold virtual feedback sessions June 8 and 9 on proposed student dress policy changes before possible board approval.
NMAA proposes one-time free transfer rule for high school athletes
New Mexico high schools will vote on a proposed NMAA rule allowing student-athletes one transfer with immediate varsity eligibility.
Las Cruces council drops $360K police academy roof project after questioning cost
Las Cruces City Council removed a $360,000 police academy roof project after members questioned the cost of work at a facility described as a double-wide.
Free car seat inspection clinic to take place Friday in Hatch
Parents and caregivers can get free car seat inspection assistance Friday morning in Hatch, with replacement seats available for a possible $35 fee.
Op-Ed: Stop the overdose before the first pill is ever taken
Memorial Medical Center Chief Pharmacy Officer Alfred L’Altrelli writes that safely disposing of unused medications can help prevent misuse and overdose.
NM State women’s soccer sets 2026 schedule with nine home matches
NM State women’s soccer will play nine home matches in 2026, including Arizona State, New Mexico and UTEP, before Conference USA play begins Sept. 27.
White Sands Missile Range to close Hwy. 70 twice Thursday
White Sands Missile Range will block Hwy. 70 twice Thursday, June 4, with one-hour closures scheduled at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
NMSU spearheads pioneering research to improve energy efficiency in food processing
NMSU researchers are testing guided ultrasound technology that could cut energy use during evaporation, one of food manufacturing’s most demanding processes.
Free car seat fitting station set for Thursday in Las Cruces
Parents and caregivers can get free car seat fitting assistance Thursday in Las Cruces, with replacement seats available for a possible $35 fee.
Lawsuit alleges Doña Ana County violated public records law, falsified documents
Yoli Diaz says a document produced after her records requests deleted language about cancer care for eligible indigent patients. Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico This article was originally published by Searchlight New Mexico. A patient advocate in Las Cruces is suing Doña Ana County over an alleged “pattern and practice”
NM U.S. Sen. Luján wins primary
Ben Ray Luján easily won New Mexico’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, defeating challenger Matt Dodson in the June 2 election.
Sanchez wins New Mexico Democratic public land commissioner primary
New Mexico voters selected the Democratic nominee for the statewide office that oversees public lands, oil and gas leases and renewable energy development.
Daisy Maldonado wins Democratic primary for Doña Ana County Commission District 1
Daisy Maldonado won the Democratic primary for Doña Ana County Commission District 1 by 277 votes and will face Samantha Barncastle Salopek in November.
