Assisted living grows more complex. Safeguards fall short.
A New Mexico In Depth investigation found weak oversight of assisted-living facilities statewide, including safety failures documented at Desert Peaks in Las Cruces.
Oracle scholarship fund awards 25 scholarships to DoƱa Ana County students
Twenty-five DoƱa Ana County students have received scholarships through an Oracle-funded program administered by the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico.
Former WNMU president asks judge to reinstate state auditor, lawmakers as lawsuit defendants
Former WNMU President Joseph Shepard is asking a judge to reinstate State Auditor Joseph Maestas and several lawmakers as defendants in his lawsuit.
Las Cruces pet food drive aims to double aid bags to 3,000 in 2026
The Schumacher Grant and Casa de Peregrinos hope to assemble 3,000 pet food aid bags this year and are seeking donations and volunteers in Las Cruces.
Housing New Mexico launches mortgage rate buydown for new homes
Housing New Mexicoās NewHome Rate Advantage pilot offers qualified buyers a permanent 1 percentage-point mortgage rate reduction on newly constructed homes.
Organ Mountains Jubilee to celebrate America 250 and BLM's 80th anniversary
The Bureau of Land Management will host the Organ Mountains Jubilee on Oct. 24 at Dripping Springs Natural Area, celebrating America's 250th anniversary and the agency's 80th birthday.
New Mexico seeks public input on future PFAS protections for consumer products
New Mexico will hold an Aug. 18 webinar and open a public comment portal as officials review the stateās PFAS Protection Act and its exemptions.
DACC instructor Bobbi Noland receives national teaching award
DoƱa Ana Community College instructor Bobbi Noland received a 2026 NISOD Teaching Excellence Award during a conference in Austin, Texas.
New Mexico environment department updates public comment portal following fraud reports
The New Mexico Environment Department updated its public comment portal after approximately 42 Project Jupiter comments were reported as potentially fraudulent.
NMSU internships connect students with New Mexico agriculture companies
NMSUās CESFAS internship program placed 11 students with New Mexico agriculture companies for hands-on experience in production, logistics and business operations.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull to headline Las Cruces fundraiser
Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull will headline an Aug. 26 campaign fundraiser in Las Cruces with several statewide GOP candidates.
Las Cruces seeks public input on transportation safety plan
Las Cruces is seeking public input on a Transportation Safety Action Plan addressing roadway safety, bikeways, trails and risks facing all travelers.
Las Cruces gang investigation leads to federal charges, seizure of guns and drugs
A multi-agency gang investigation in Las Cruces led to federal and state charges, the seizure of 19 firearms and large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Las Cruces-shot film āOlmoā opens in theaters nationwide
āOlmo,ā a coming-of-age film shot in Las Cruces, opens Aug. 7 in theaters nationwide, including Allen Theatres in Las Cruces.
House speaker urges DoƱa Ana County Commission to act on District 37 vacancy
New Mexico House Speaker Javier MartĆnez urged DoƱa Ana County commissioners to move forward with filling the House District 37 vacancy and consider Democratic nominee Lori Martinez.
Eight DACC students place at national SkillsUSA competition
Eight DoƱa Ana Community College students placed at the national SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta after winning state titles earlier this year.
LCPS seeks volunteers for budget survey committee
Las Cruces Public Schools is accepting applications through Aug. 17 for a committee that will review community budget survey data.
Las Cruces cooling stations to remain open through Aug. 12
Las Cruces cooling stations will remain available through Aug. 12 as near-100-degree temperatures continue, with no locations open Sunday.
