NMSU awards more than 2,100 degrees at spring 2026 commencement ceremonies
New Mexico State University awarded more than 2,100 degrees during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies this weekend in Las Cruces.
Kandle Karma expands downtown with new candle pouring experiences
Kandle Karma plans to move into a larger downtown Las Cruces location this summer, expanding its candle pouring events and creative workshops.
NMSU launches state’s first Ph.D. program in wildlife and fisheries ecology
New Mexico State University is launching the state’s first Ph.D. program in wildlife and fisheries ecology, expanding graduate research opportunities in conservation and environmental science.
Vasquez backs $469 billion military construction, veterans affairs funding bill
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez voted for a $469 billion military construction and veterans affairs funding bill that includes investments in veterans health care, military housing and rural access programs.
Arrowhead Center's NM FAST to host free SBIR 101 webinar for first-time applicants
NMSU’s Arrowhead Center will host a free SBIR 101 webinar May 19 to help New Mexico startups, researchers and entrepreneurs learn how to apply for federal innovation funding programs.
DAV, RecruitMilitary to host virtual career fair for veterans May 19
DAV and RecruitMilitary will host a free virtual career fair May 19 for veterans, military spouses and service members seeking employment opportunities.
Jonatan Clough collects CUSA All-Academic Team honors
NM State outfielder Jonatan Clough earned Conference USA All-Academic Team honors for the second straight season while maintaining a 4.0 GPA and leading the Aggies in batting average.
Doña Ana County approves backpay for detention center healthcare workers after bankruptcy filing
Doña Ana County commissioners approved emergency backpay for healthcare workers at the detention center after contractor YesCare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Las Cruces gas prices climb ahead of summer travel season
Gas prices in Las Cruces and across New Mexico continued climbing this week, with regular unleaded averaging more than $4.30 per gallon ahead of summer travel season.
Early voting tops 1,800 ballots in Doña Ana County ahead of expanded voting sites
More than 1,800 ballots have been cast in Doña Ana County ahead of New Mexico’s June 2 primary election as expanded early voting begins statewide.
BARLOW to perform at Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society May 17 gathering
BARLOW will perform jazz and blues music during the Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society’s May 17 gathering at Alma d’Arte Charter High School in Las Cruces.
Aggies add Brandon Barnes to coaching staff
NM State men’s basketball coach Jason Hooten has added former CSU Bakersfield assistant Brandon Barnes to the Aggies’ coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Anthony man accused of strangling girlfriend, preventing her from leaving trailer
A 19-year-old Anthony man faces felony charges after police say he strangled his girlfriend and repeatedly prevented her from leaving during a domestic violence incident.
Heinrich calls Trump Forest Service budget a ‘roadmap on how to dismantle the Forest Service’
Sen. Martin Heinrich criticized President Donald Trump’s proposed Forest Service budget during a Senate committee hearing Wednesday.
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy student wins regional Optimist essay contest
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy student Adam Cram won the District 19 Optimist Essay Contest and received a $2,500 scholarship.
At one rural New Mexico hospital, doctors turn to AI tools
Doctors at Artesia General Hospital are using AI-powered tools to help manage clinical notes and patient records, part of a growing shift toward artificial intelligence in rural healthcare.
Molina Healthcare opens One Stop Help Center in Las Cruces
Molina Healthcare has opened a new One Stop Help Center in Las Cruces offering healthcare enrollment help, housing resources, food assistance and utility support.
Las Cruces man accused of sending Facebook shooting threats with rifle photo
A Las Cruces man faces a felony charge after investigators say he sent Facebook shooting threats along with a rifle photo during a dispute over money.
