Doña Ana County offers free spay, neuter clinics in three rural communities
Doña Ana County Animal Control will offer free spay and neuter clinics in Organ, La Mesa and the Village of Doña Ana from July 20 through Aug. 5.
Where things stand in Democrats' search for a lieutenant governor nominee
New Mexico Democratic Party leaders will vote July 25-29 to select a new lieutenant governor nominee after Maggie Toulouse Oliver withdrew from the race.
Vasquez seeks answers from NTSB on deadly plane crash near Ruidoso
Rep. Gabe Vasquez met with NTSB officials seeking answers about a May medical transport plane crash near Ruidoso that killed four people and sparked the Seven Cabins Fire.
CYFD denies that it refused to produce records in NMDOJ’s investigation
CYFD denied allegations that it withheld records, misused confidentiality laws and retaliated against critics during a state Justice Department investigation.
Las Cruces Public Schools releases 2026 meet-and-greet, open house schedule
Las Cruces Public Schools has released meet-and-greet, schedule pickup and open house dates for every campus ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office to close July 22
The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office will close to the public July 22 for staff training and resume regular hours the following morning.
New Mexico local governments lag in spending opioid settlement funds, new report finds
A state audit found New Mexico counties and cities spent just $15 million of roughly $110 million in opioid settlement funds received through mid-2025.
Incoming NMSU swimmer Juliet Nicholson selected to represent Canada
Incoming NMSU swimmer Juliet Nicholson will represent Canada at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships Aug. 17-20 in Vancouver.
Heinrich opposes two Trump nominees, backs third in Senate committee
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich opposed two Trump administration nominees and supported a third during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee meeting.
Las Cruces police warn renters about online housing scams
Las Cruces police are warning prospective renters about fraudulent housing listings after a woman reported losing about $1,800 in an online scam.
NM Environment Department schedules October hearing for Project Jupiter air quality permit
New Mexico environmental regulators will hold an Oct. 19 hearing in Sunland Park on Project Jupiter’s air quality permit application.
NMSU graduate umpires Little League Baseball World Series
NMSU graduate Raymy Brown umpired nine games at the 2025 Little League Baseball World Series and will work the Southwest Region Tournament in August.
Miyagishima ends governor bid, endorses Republican Gregg Hull
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima ended his independent campaign for New Mexico governor and endorsed Republican nominee Gregg Hull.
Animal Services Center awarded $125,000 for surgical suite expansion
The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will receive $125,000 from New Mexico for renovation and expansion of its surgical suite.
New Mexico GOP sets 2026 Statesman Dinner with Nick Shirley, Gregg Hull
The Republican Party of New Mexico will hold its 2026 Statesman Dinner on July 25 with Nick Shirley, Gregg Hull and Mark and Krysty Ronchetti.
Las Cruces Eyemart Express fundraiser supports cancer research
Eyemart Express in Las Cruces is donating $5 from each Stand Up To Cancer frame sold through Aug. 29 to support cancer research.
Trump raises election hacking claims as New Mexico officials split over address
President Donald Trump cited possible foreign hacking of U.S. election systems in a Thursday evening address, drawing sharply divided responses from New Mexico officials.
NMSU alumnus’ debut novel earns national recognition
NMSU alumnus Canyon Young’s debut novel, “Eyes on the Horizon,” was named a finalist for a 2026 Spur Award from Western Writers of America.
