Three former Aggies turn 2018 title run into major league success
Three former NMSU baseball players from the Aggies’ 2018 WAC championship team are now making their mark in Major League Baseball.
LCPS seeks Spanish-language feedback on student dress policy
Las Cruces Public Schools will host a June 15 virtual feedback session for Spanish-speaking families on proposed student dress policy revisions.
NMSU researcher works to turn scrap metal into 3D-printed parts
An NMSU engineering professor is part of a nearly $3 million NSF grant to develop metal 3D printing methods that can turn scrap metal into high-quality parts.
Want to coach middle school sports? LCPS is hosting a coaches fair
Las Cruces Public Schools will host a June 24 coaches fair for people interested in coaching middle school sports.
DACC collecting school supplies to help Las Cruces families
Doña Ana Community College is collecting school supplies for Las Cruces families through the Stuff the Bus donation drive.
Tree deaths tripled across New Mexico in 2025 amid drought, heat
Tree deaths tripled across New Mexico in 2025, with beetle-killed conifer acreage up 211%, according to a new state and federal forest health report.
NMSU helps launch biotech game that lets students explore science careers
NMSU and UConn Extension developed a free 4-H biotech game that lets students explore 10 science careers through hands-on tasks.
Heinrich, Luján bill would help ranchers use federal funds for virtual fencing
A bill from Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján would let farmers and ranchers use USDA emergency conservation funds for virtual fencing after disasters.
Judge rejects lawsuit challenging New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham’s universal childcare program
A judge rejected a Republican-backed lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s universal childcare program, though plaintiffs say they plan to appeal.
NM State women’s basketball adds Carisma Lynn to operations staff
Carisma Lynn has joined NM State women’s basketball as director of basketball operations.
DOJ lawsuit says Holloman transfer blocked military spouse from Las Cruces legal job
The Justice Department says New Mexico violated federal law by blocking a military spouse from taking a Las Cruces legal job after a Holloman transfer.
Doña Ana County certifies primary results, post-election check begins next week
Doña Ana County has certified its 2026 primary election results, with a post-election system check scheduled to begin next week.
Doña Ana County covers more YesCare back pay after missed payroll
Doña Ana County will provide additional back pay to YesCare employees after another missed payroll as detention center healthcare services transition to a new provider.
Free Sunland Park program helps parents take first step toward college, careers
A free AVANCE to College program at DACC’s Sunland Park Center will help parents and caregivers build parenting, leadership, college and career skills.
NMSU course aims to teach the workplace skills employers actually want
NMSU Global Campus and FracStrat launched an online professional skills course featuring New Mexico business leaders and workplace lessons for early-career professionals.
New Mexico reports first human plague case of 2026
New Mexico health officials reported the state’s first human plague case of 2026 after a Santa Fe County woman died from the disease.
NMSU Juneteenth events to celebrate Black history, culture
NMSU will host several Juneteenth events on the Las Cruces campus, including programs on soul food traditions, Black businesses and Black economic influence.
NM State’s Marlee Cavitt, Alesha Lane earn CUSA academic honors
NM State track and field athletes Marlee Cavitt and Alesha Lane were named to the 2026 Conference USA All-Academic Team.
