Sunland Park sets Nov. 2 groundbreaking for emergency Futurity Drive reconstruction
Sunland Park will break ground Nov. 2 on Futurity Drive reconstruction, with drainage upgrades, business access protections and construction beginning Nov. 9.
Alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico on the rise, new state health data shows
New Mexico alcohol-related deaths rose 2.6% in 2025, reversing a three-year decline, according to new state Department of Health data.
Sunland Park awards $1.63 million contract for second artificial-turf soccer field
Sunland Park City Council approved a $1.63 million contract for a second artificial-turf soccer field, including drainage, irrigation and safety improvements.
New Mexico hunting outfitters group says it ‘strongly rejects’ AG opinion that carveout is illegal
New Mexico hunting outfitters reject an AG opinion on reserved hunting tags, raising the possibility of a lawsuit ahead of legislative reforms.
Sunland Park approves $249,000 water meter study with cost missing from agenda summary
Sunland Park approved a $249,000 agreement to develop a water meter upgrade plan, but financial fields in the City Council agenda were blank.
NMSU's 44th annual jewelry sale returns Oct. 26 with student-made creations
NMSU art students will showcase and sell original jewelry during the university's 44th annual sale Oct. 26, featuring unique designs in copper, silver and acrylic.
Vasquez urges Congress to pass $5 billion crop disaster aid bill after southern New Mexico floods
Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging Congress to pass his $5 billion CHILE Act after flooding damaged farms and crops in Doña Ana County.
NMSU to host free risograph printing workshop Friday
New Mexico State University will host a free, public risograph printing workshop Oct. 23 at Devasthali Hall in Las Cruces.
Steinborn calls for review of New Mexico investments tied to Russia, Elon Musk
State Sen. Jeff Steinborn is asking New Mexico's State Investment Council to review investments linked to Russia and Elon Musk and disclose its holdings.
New World screwworm confirmed in Otero County cow; livestock movement restricted
New Mexico confirms New World screwworm in an Otero County beef cow, triggering animal inspections, movement restrictions and expanded surveillance.
Opinion: Gluttony, thy name is the New Mexico legislators' pension plan
In this guest opinion, retired attorney Charles Sullivan questions New Mexico legislators' pension benefits as voters consider Amendment 4.
Silver Alert issued for missing 76-year-old Las Cruces man
Las Cruces police seek help finding Martin Avalos, 76, who went missing Thursday morning. Anyone with information should call 575-526-0795.
Doña Ana County seeks public input on flood-damaged roads, roadway hazards
Doña Ana County is collecting reports of flooding and roadway hazards through its Route Ready planning project to guide future transportation improvements.
Las Cruces filmmaker releases horror short 'The Shadow' ahead of Halloween
Andrew Jara's locally filmed horror short 'The Shadow' arrives on YouTube ahead of Halloween, with a theatrical screening planned in El Paso.
Maldonado, Barncastle Salopek name priorities for Doña Ana County Commission District 1
Daisy Maldonado and Samantha Barncastle Salopek outline their priorities for Doña Ana County Commission District 1, including Project Jupiter, infrastructure and transparency.
Mesilla considers ditch maintenance rules, animal-control fees
Mesilla officials are examining community ditch maintenance responsibilities and animal-control costs as staff develops possible ordinance changes.
James Jones powers NM State past Sam Houston 30-24 for first road win
New Mexico State beat Sam Houston 30-24 behind James Jones' 178 rushing yards, two AJ Williams III touchdowns and a strong defensive performance.
Anthony mother accused of choking 6-year-old daughter faces first-degree felony
Angela Gomez Luera, 26, was arrested Oct. 20 after her daughter reported being choked. Sheriff's investigators documented injuries and obtained an arrest warrant.
