Corbin Coombs of Organ Mountain High School has been named the Gatorade New Mexico Boys Track & Field Player of the Year after a record-setting season, top grades and international outreach work in Uganda and Guatemala.
Doña Ana County, Las Cruces, Sunland Park and Mesilla will nearly double ambulance coverage as they shift to a fire-based EMS model ahead of AMR’s exit this fall.
Doña Ana County and Las Cruces are ending their contract with AMR and launching a regional fire-based EMS system. Local fire departments will handle ambulance transports by fall.
Leaders behind southern New Mexico’s Family Prosperity GBI pilot reflect on national recognition at the 2025 BIG Conference and how local guaranteed income efforts are shaping federal policy conversations.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich says GOP-backed public land sales were removed from the “Big, Beautiful Bill” after widespread public backlash.
NMSU Global Campus has launched a new microlearning course, “Lead with Your Story,” to help participants build compelling personal narratives for interviews, pitches and professional settings.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Mexico filed 38 new charges this week against individuals accused of entering a restricted border military zone, alongside other immigration-related prosecutions.
The Las Cruces Fire Department has graduated 16 cadets from its 38th Fire Academy. Some will begin field work this week, while others complete EMT certification.
During a June 23 work session, the Las Cruces City Council reviewed how opioid settlement funds could be used to support prevention and recovery. Officials also discussed a draft redevelopment plan for the El Paseo and South Solano corridor.
The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed five measles cases at the Luna County Detention Center. County officials say 87 detainees remain under observation and the entire jail is under quarantine. Transfers and releases are continuing.
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Hidalgo County Tuesday left one person dead and several others hospitalized. Officials say blowing dust likely contributed to the incident.
Two Mexican nationals pleaded guilty to trespassing in New Mexico’s newly created National Defense Area—a step that signals intensified militarized border control.
Doña Ana Community College has released a new mobile app for iOS and Android, giving students, staff, and the public easy access to directories, deadlines, event calendars, and campus tools.
With heavy rainfall and flash flooding in the forecast, Doña Ana County is distributing free empty sandbags at nine fire stations to help residents protect their homes and property.
State regulators and Camino Real utility agree to postpone hearings on $250K arsenic‑fines affecting 19,000+ NM residents until this fall
Legal groups are seeing more ICE arrests in New Mexico, but state leaders say immigrant protections still stand. Advocates urge affected residents to know their rights and seek legal help.
Tommy Black, a former radio personality and longtime community figure, is running for Las Cruces City Council District 6. His platform includes expanding youth services, supporting veterans and restoring trust in local government.
Doña Ana County is requiring short-term rental owners to comply with local regulations and begin collecting a new 5% lodgers’ tax by July 16 or risk penalties.
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