High Country News reports on growing resistance to a proposed $165 billion data center campus on the U.S.-Mexico border, as Doña Ana County residents raise concerns about water use and community impacts.
Casa de Peregrinos will hold two hunger demonstrations in Las Cruces on Sept. 16 to highlight food insecurity and encourage donations. Times, locations and contact details inside.
A New Mexico teenager was charged after posting violent and racist threats on social media following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. FBI agents say the 19-year-old admitted making the posts and faces up to five years in prison.
The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery has named Patricia Black and John Glass as its featured artists for September. Black works with decorated gourds, while Glass is an award-winning watercolorist.
NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service will host free workshops this fall on preserving red chile, covering sauce, canning, dehydrating and culinary uses.
Jeffrey Ramon Diaz of Roswell pleaded guilty to making multiple bomb threats, including one targeting the Doña Ana County Magistrate Court. He faces up to 10 years in prison at sentencing.
KC Counts has been named content director for NMSU’s KRWG Public Media. She brings more than 30 years of broadcast experience to the role.
Las Cruces police are asking for help locating 12-year-old Jocelyn Morales, last seen about 5 a.m. Thursday on the 3200 block of Oak Street. Call 575-526-0795.
New Mexico State University’s Marketing and Communications department will host the fourth annual Gratitude Walk/Run Sept. 13, featuring a 5K, 1-mile fun run, family activities and a food drive for the Aggie Cupboard.
“Followed,” a short film about online safety and real-world threats, wrapped principal photography in Las Cruces and employed more than 20 New Mexico residents.
Las Cruces residents are invited to take part in the city’s Know Your City program beginning Sept. 3, a free 12-week series that offers insight into local government operations.
Staff from U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s office will meet with Doña Ana County residents Aug. 29 at the Hatch Public Library to answer questions about Social Security, veterans’ benefits, immigration, and other federal programs.
Doña Ana County commissioners advanced Project Jupiter, a multibillion-dollar data center plan in Santa Teresa, over community concerns about water and tax equity. A final vote is set for Sept. 19.
Business and nonprofit leader launches campaign focused on safety, housing and inclusive growth Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES – Two candidates are now in the running for Las Cruces City Council’s District 6 seat. Business and nonprofit leader John Muñoz announced his candidacy this week, joining Tommy Black, who
Doña Ana County commissioners will consider a first step Tuesday toward incentives for Project Jupiter, a hyperscale AI data center campus, without details yet on water and electricity impacts.
Las Cruces business owner, community leader takes helm of statewide trade group Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES - Roxanne Livingston has been named executive director of the New Mexico Construction Alliance. The announcement came during the alliance’s quarterly luncheon Aug. 14. Livingston succeeds interim director Steve Montanez, who
A court-appointed arbitrator says New Mexico’s foster care, juvenile justice and child welfare programs remain out of compliance with a 2020 settlement. Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. New Mexico’s foster care, juvenile justice and child welfare programs have not
The free system delivers emergency warnings by phone, text, email and social media to keep residents informed and safe. Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES - The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority, working with the Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management, is urging residents to sign up for CodeRED,
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