LCPS pays $11.3M for annual insurance coverage, up 14% from last year
Las Cruces Public Schools paid $11.3 million for annual risk insurance coverage for fiscal year 2027, about $1.4 million more than last year.
State Supreme Court asked to table Project Jupiter air quality permit process
New Energy Economy has asked the New Mexico Supreme Court to halt Project Jupiter’s air quality permit proceedings, alleging discovery and due-process violations ahead of a Sept. 14 hearing.
Opinion: $37 million question: More public land or better conservation
Rep. Rebecca Dow argues New Mexico should use $37 million for watershed restoration, forest thinning, soil health and other conservation work instead of acquiring more private land.
Casa de Peregrinos pantry nearing completion in Sunland Park
Casa de Peregrinos says its long-planned Sunland Park food pantry is nearing completion and could open by early November, with local hiring already underway.
LCPS 6-12 academy plan draws pushback from MVLA families
LCPS is developing a new 6-12 academy for fall 2027, but MVLA families and board members are raising concerns about staffing, school culture, transparency and a fast approval timeline.
Las Cruces explains water-reporting violations amid growing transparency concerns
Las Cruces Utilities says a drinking-water reporting violation stemmed from paperwork errors, as critics continue challenging the city’s handling of lead and galvanized pipes.
Sunland Park approves 1,202-acre Santa Teresa rezoning over planning commission objections
Sunland Park approved rezoning for a 1,202-acre Santa Teresa development despite planning commission objections over density, traffic, infrastructure and public engagement.
BLM fuelwood permits available in Las Cruces and online
BLM personal-use fuelwood permits are available year-round through the Las Cruces District Office and online for the Pinos Altos Fuelwood Area.
La Nueva Casita gets beer-and-wine approval under new ownership
Las Cruces approved a beer-and-wine license for La Nueva Casita Cafe, where new owner Israel Chávez says the goal is to preserve the longtime Mesquite Street restaurant.
LCPS budgets $65,500 for software that flags student safety threats
LCPS is budgeting $65,500 for Linewize Monitor, software used across all K-12 schools to flag potential threats, bullying and other student safety concerns.
Hatch man accused of robbery, ramming victim’s car over $50 debt
A Hatch man is accused of robbing and assaulting a man over a $50 debt before intentionally ramming the victim’s Camaro and fleeing, court records show.
Las Cruces councilors push for stronger oversight of Flock surveillance cameras
Las Cruces councilors are calling for stronger oversight of Flock surveillance cameras, including city-level rules, audits and a public data transparency portal.
LCPS replaced 11,000 devices this summer. Now it’s figuring out what the old tech is worth
LCPS replaced about 11,000 devices over the summer, generating roughly 200 pages of property dispositions as the district determines what its old technology is worth.
Santa Fe Brewing clears city hurdle for Las Cruces taproom near NMSU
Santa Fe Brewing won Las Cruces approval for a taproom near NMSU that will include Fusion Taco, patio service and up to a dozen new jobs.
Proposed gas pipeline for Project Jupiter data center delayed to 2027, filings show
Federal filings show a natural gas pipeline planned to serve Project Jupiter has been delayed until February 2027 as Energy Transfer pursues a larger Southwest pipeline expansion.
Las Cruces delays tax-break safeguards as Bencomo says city is tired of being ‘taken advantage of’
Las Cruces delayed action on new industrial revenue bond safeguards as Councilor Johana Bencomo called for stronger protections against companies that fail to deliver promised benefits.
Las Cruces man accused of threatening girlfriend with rifle while intoxicated
Las Cruces police arrested Treyvon Stigler after investigators say he threatened his girlfriend with a rifle while intoxicated and later refused to come out for officers.
Las Cruces approves Amador Crossing manager after sole-bid questions
Las Cruces approved High Desert Housing to manage Amador Crossing after residents raised questions about the sole bid, security and neighborhood impacts.
