Vasquez, lawmakers question proposed 64% cut to Forest Service trail funding
Rep. Gabe Vasquez joins lawmakers questioning a proposed $14 million cut to Forest Service trail maintenance funding and seeking answers by Oct. 30.
Former Las Cruces teacher pleads guilty to child solicitation charges
Former Camino Real Middle School teacher Wyatt Cornelius pleaded guilty to two felonies in a case involving Snapchat messages with a 14-year-old student.
Aggies seek offensive rebound against Sam Houston in Wednesday CUSA matchup
New Mexico State visits Sam Houston on Wednesday, Oct. 21, looking to rebound from a 22-3 loss to FIU. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. on ESPN2.
Santa Fe, Las Cruces No Kings events focus on early voting
No Kings rallies in Las Cruces and Santa Fe emphasized early voting Saturday, with demonstrators marching to polling locations ahead of the 2026 election.
Heinrich, Cassidy propose reading specialists for every public school
Sens. Martin Heinrich and Bill Cassidy propose federal grants for school reading specialists, with support from Las Cruces educator Nancy L. Orta.
More than 9,000 ballots cast in Doña Ana County as early voting expands
Doña Ana County voters have cast 9,080 ballots in the 2026 general election. State figures show 97,494 votes statewide as an absentee deadline approaches.
Fire damages vacant mobile home on Holiday Avenue in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters responded to a mobile home fire Sunday afternoon on Holiday Avenue. No injuries were reported, and investigators have not determined the cause.
NMSU receives $2.85 million to explore geothermal energy near Las Cruces
NMSU researchers received nearly $2.85 million to investigate geothermal resources near Las Cruces, with seismic testing planned for November.
Branigan Cultural Center opens call for 2027 high school art show
Branigan Cultural Center is accepting entries through Jan. 22 for its 2027 All-City High School Art Show, open to Las Cruces juniors and seniors.
LCPS weighs policy barring grade penalties for late work, absences
Las Cruces Public Schools will consider a grading policy that prohibits penalties for late work and absences. The public can comment before adoption.
Las Cruces considers $455,000 purchase of former Shook Tire property with no specific use planned
Las Cruces City Council will vote Monday on purchasing the former Shook Tire site at 717 N. Main St. for $455,000, with redevelopment plans still undecided.
NMSU launches high-performance computing system for AI, water, wildfire research
NMSU has launched Colibrí, a new high-performance computing system designed to support artificial intelligence, machine learning, water, wildfire and energy research.
LCPS may act on lease default, sublease request at Alma d'Arte property
Las Cruces Public Schools may take action Tuesday on a lease default and sublease request involving the Court Avenue property occupied by Alma d'Arte Charter High School.
Las Cruces weighs vacant-property registry with annual fees up to $8,000
Las Cruces City Council will consider annual fees of up to $8,000 for long-vacant properties under a proposed registration and monitoring program.
New Mexico residents fighting to save solar observatory from demolition hail partial win
Preservation advocates gain time to challenge demolition plans at Sunspot Solar Observatory, though federal officials still intend to remove the facilities.
DACC earns two regional awards for promotional video, student magazine
Doña Ana Community College will receive two NCMPR Medallion Awards recognizing its Apple partnership promotional video and student-produced Vox magazine.
Oracle touts Project Jupiter benefits during tour as wrangling over power continues
Oracle highlights Project Jupiter's economic benefits as its power plans face permit delays, emissions scrutiny and questions from Doña Ana County commissioners.
NMSU’s rewritten youth-program rules require background checks, advance registration
NMSU’s rewritten rules for programs involving minors require advance registration, background checks and training while restricting some overnight youth programs.
