Downtown Las Cruces Callecitas project to bring shade structures, construction starting April 6
Construction on shade structures in downtown Las Cruces Callecitas will begin April 6 and is expected to continue through early 2027.
NMSU Global Campus launches new microlearning course on designing for VR, Smartglasses, AI
NMSU Global Campus has launched a new microlearning course focused on designing for VR, smart glasses and AI to help learners build skills in emerging technologies.
LCPS names semi-finalists, finalists for 2026 Campus Employees of the Year awards
Las Cruces Public Schools announced semi-finalists and finalists for its 2026 Campus Employees of the Year awards, with winners to be named April 24.
DACC to host April 10 block party honoring 2026 distinguished alumni
Doña Ana Community College will host its annual Alumni and Community Block Party on April 10, honoring five distinguished alumni at its East Mesa campus.
Las Cruces police offer up to $35K in incentives to recruit lateral officers
Las Cruces police are offering up to $35,000 in incentives to recruit experienced officers through lateral transfers.
New Mexico U.S. Rep. Vasquez says unregulated sports betting hurting tribal sovereignty
New Mexico U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is pushing to crack down on unregulated sports betting, saying it violates tribal sovereignty and drains revenue from Native communities.
Court records: Man beat, restrained ex-girlfriend before she escaped, fled Las Cruces home
A Las Cruces man faces felony charges after a domestic violence incident. A sworn petition details allegations of assault and restraint.
New Mexico’s annual Heroes Hiring Heroes event kicks off in Las Cruces
New Mexico’s annual Heroes Hiring Heroes event kicked off in Las Cruces, connecting veterans and military families with employers and job opportunities statewide.
Man charged in Burn Lake bat attack; two women accused of holding victim down
Three people face charges after a man was beaten with a bat at a Las Cruces park. Court records say two women held the victim down.
NMSU names Joseph Bull as provost, pending Board of Regents approval
NMSU has named Joseph Bull as its next provost, pending regents' approval, following a series of leadership changes in the role over the past two years.
NM Supreme Court upholds judge’s decision to toss challenge to Rodriguez’s gubernatorial campaign
The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling dismissing a challenge to Duke Rodriguez’s gubernatorial candidacy, clearing the way for his campaign to continue.
Picacho Middle School mourns student shot earlier this week in Las Cruces
Picacho Middle School shared a statement mourning a student shot earlier this week in Las Cruces, identifying the student only as "Chris" and offering support to the community.
Mescalero Apache exhibit to open at Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces
A new exhibit featuring the Mescalero Apache Tribe opens April 4 at the Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces, with performances and vendors planned.
Gas prices near $4 in Las Cruces as Easter travel begins
Gas prices in Las Cruces are nearing $4 per gallon ahead of Easter weekend as national averages surge past $4 for the first time since 2022.
State installs gun-tracing technology in Doña Ana County to link shootings across New Mexico
New Mexico officials say a new gun-tracing system in Doña Ana County can link shootings across jurisdictions and generate leads for investigators.
LCPS to hold special meeting on possible removal of Cesar Chavez Elementary name
Las Cruces Public Schools will hold an April 8 meeting to discuss removing the Cesar Chavez Elementary name amid growing backlash tied to recent abuse allegations.
Las Cruces woman accused of pointing gun-like lighter at four people at park
A Las Cruces woman faces four felony charges after police say she pointed a gun-like lighter at four people at La Llorona Park.
NM state land commissioner rejects application for gas pipeline to power Project Jupiter data center
New Mexico’s state land commissioner rejected a pipeline application tied to the proposed Project Jupiter data center, dealing a setback to the project.
