Las Cruces seeks artists for 2027 Art Stop bus shelter exhibit
Las Cruces is accepting submissions for its 2027 Art Stop program, which will place 12 original artworks on bus shelters across the city. The deadline is Sept. 14.
New Mexico veterans outreach vehicle completes first tour of all 33 counties
New Mexico’s veterans outreach vehicle has completed its first tour of all 33 counties after visiting 55 communities and assisting more than 400 veterans and family members.
NMSU launches systemwide mentorship program for undergraduate students
NMSU will launch a systemwide mentorship program this fall, pairing undergraduate students with faculty, staff and administrators for yearlong guidance.
Op-Ed: Guns — Who needs them?
Las Cruces Mayor Pro Tem John Muñoz urges gun owners to secure their firearms, arguing that reducing gun theft could help prevent violence and youth access.
NM State football hosts Mercyhurst tonight: What fans need to know
NM State hosts Mercyhurst tonight at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Here’s what fans should know about kickoff, parking, tailgating, concessions and stadium policies.
Las Cruces educator joins statewide fellowship shaping New Mexico education policy
Las Cruces educator Jessica Castro-Buelna is the sole southern New Mexico fellow in a statewide Teach Plus cohort that will work with policymakers on major education issues.
Las Cruces invites teens to explore city careers during fall break
Las Cruces is accepting applications for its Developing Youth Leaders Academy, offering teens two fall break career tracks focused on city trades and office-professional jobs.
New Mexico officials say 89,000 residents may lose coverage under Medicaid work requirements
New Mexico officials estimate about 89,000 Medicaid recipients could lose coverage under new federal work requirements taking effect in January.
Las Cruces District 3 councilor plans Sept. 8 community meet and greet
Las Cruces District 3 Councilor Michael Harris will host a community meet and greet Sept. 8 at Conlee Elementary School with representatives from city departments.
Labor unions to host public art build Friday in downtown Las Cruces
Local labor unions will host a free public art build from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Las Cruces Fine Arts Flea Market downtown.
New Mexico land commissioner shoots down Canadian data center company’s pitch at Spaceport America
New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard says she will not approve a proposed Aetherion data center at Spaceport America while Sierra County’s moratorium remains in effect.
Vasquez calls for congressional hearing on private equity ownership of manufactured home communities
Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging the House Financial Services Committee to examine private equity ownership of manufactured home communities and its impact on rents, utilities and housing stability.
Mike Jordan earns 600th career win as NM State rallies past UC Irvine
NM State volleyball coach Mike Jordan earned his 600th career victory Thursday as the Aggies rallied past UC Irvine in five sets at the Bulldog Invitational.
Sunland Park looks to revive city committees that existed largely on paper
Sunland Park officials are reviewing city committees for public safety, housing, parks and other areas after councilors said several existing bodies had seen little meaningful participation.
Amendment 4 campaign launches statewide tour Saturday in Las Cruces
Vote for Change will launch its statewide Community Voices Tour in Las Cruces on Sept. 5 with a canvass focused on Constitutional Amendment 4.
Sunland Park awards $1.34 million Anapra road project extending into Texas
Sunland Park awarded a $1.34 million Anapra Phase IV infrastructure contract to Nine Degrees Construction for roadway, drainage, utility and concrete improvements along Calle Carrosel and Calle Obregon.
New Mexico lawmaker criticizes insurance superintendent over 24% premium increase
Las Cruces Rep. Nathan Small criticized New Mexico’s insurance superintendent after regulators approved a 24.4% average premium increase for about 80,000 BeWell customers.
Attorney general backs Project Jupiter court challenges, alleges state agencies bypassed required process
Attorney General Raúl Torrez is backing two Supreme Court challenges to Project Jupiter permits, alleging due-process failures in air permitting and unlawful emergency groundwater approval.
