Chaparral residents invited to weigh in on community center expansion
Doña Ana County will hold an Aug. 19 community meeting in Chaparral to gather feedback on plans to expand the Delores Wright Community Center and Senior Center.
Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center activity pool reopens after repairs
The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center activity pool reopened Aug. 13 and resumed normal operational hours after repairs were completed.
Domenici Public Policy Conference returns to Las Cruces after eight-year hiatus
NMSU is reviving the Domenici Public Policy Conference Sept. 8-9 in Las Cruces with national leaders, policy experts and candidates discussing major issues shaping the country.
New Mexico acquires nearly 11,000 acres for new Mimbres Valley wildlife area
New Mexico has acquired nearly 11,000 acres in the Mimbres Valley for a new wildlife management area bordering the Gila National Forest.
Doña Ana County residents criticize local, state officials for advancing Project Jupiter
More than 300 Doña Ana County residents questioned state lawmakers about Project Jupiter’s water use, air quality impacts, permitting and government oversight during an Aug. 11 listening session.
Vasquez backs bipartisan bill targeting scam ads on social media
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is backing bipartisan legislation that would require social media companies to combat fraudulent ads and strengthen enforcement against scammers.
New Mexico says childhood vaccine recommendations will remain unchanged
New Mexico health officials say the state will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations and continue using the American Academy of Pediatrics schedule as a guide.
FBI seeks information in three Roswell homicide investigations
The FBI, Roswell police and Chaves County sheriff’s deputies are seeking information in three homicide investigations involving men found dead in and near Roswell this summer.
17-year-old pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Las Cruces house party shooting
Kenneth Perez, 17, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and three aggravated battery charges in a 2025 Las Cruces house party shooting that killed Lance Chavez.
Luján bill would make home-based care a mandatory Medicaid benefit
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján is co-leading legislation that would make home and community-based services a mandatory Medicaid benefit and phase out waiting lists.
$500,000 grant will fund critical repairs at Mesilla Valley Community of Hope
Mesilla Valley Community of Hope will receive $500,000 from Housing New Mexico for a critical roof replacement and rehabilitation work at its Las Cruces day shelter.
House District 37 candidates split over filling vacancy before November election
House District 37 candidates Isabella Solis and Lori Martinez disagree over whether the vacant Las Cruces-area legislative seat should be filled before voters choose a representative in November.
13-year-old sentenced to two years in CYFD custody in Chris Carnero shooting death
A 13-year-old was sentenced to two years in CYFD custody after pleading no contest in the shooting death of 13-year-old Chris Carnero in Las Cruces.
Las Cruces Fire Department names Justin Whitefield deputy chief of operations
The Las Cruces Fire Department has named 19-year department veteran Justin Whitefield deputy chief of operations after he served in the role on an interim basis.
NM State Athletics moves to digital ticketing for 2026-27 seasons
NM State Athletics is switching to Blocktickets for season and single-game tickets and will host three free in-person help sessions for fans.
Las Cruces seeks input on N. Alameda, Hoagland intersection improvements
Las Cruces will host an Aug. 20 public meeting on planned traffic signals, sidewalks, pavement and other improvements at N. Alameda Boulevard and Hoagland Road.
Heinrich leads Senate opposition to Interior wilderness policy review
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is leading a Senate letter opposing an Interior Department review of wilderness management policies affecting nearly 200 million acres of public land.
Youth detention center art exhibit open through Aug. 14 in Las Cruces
Artwork created by youth at the Doña Ana County Juvenile Detention Center is on display through Aug. 14 at the county Government Center in Las Cruces.
