WSMR plans Highway 70 closure Monday morning
White Sands Missile Range plans a one-hour closure of Highway 70 at 9:30 a.m. Monday. San Augustin Pass and Las Cruces Gate will not be affected.
Over campaign contribution limits? Miyagishima just crossed them out
A report finds gubernatorial candidate Ken Miyagishima reduced reported in-kind contributions after exceeding legal limits, raising questions about how the changes were handled.
CYFD offices by day, shelters by night
A new report details how New Mexico foster youth cycle between CYFD offices during the day and homeless shelters at night amid a shortage of appropriate placements.
Judge: New Mexico must halt universal childcare or contest ruling
A judge ordered New Mexico to pause its universal childcare program or defend it in court after a lawsuit challenged how the expansion was implemented.
Doña Ana County seeks businesses for summer internship program before May 5 deadline
Doña Ana County is seeking local businesses to participate in its Summer Enrichment Internship Program, with a deadline extended to May 5.
‘Breaking Bad Habits’ cleanup brings in 60,000 pounds of litter statewide
New Mexico’s “Breaking Bad Habits” campaign, inspired by the hit TV series, mobilized more than 7,000 volunteers who collected over 60,000 pounds of litter statewide.
Candidate lawsuit seeks to unseat state NM Republican party chair, prohibit endorsements
A lawsuit filed by Republican candidates seeks to remove New Mexico GOP Chair Amy Barela and block party endorsements in contested primary races.
New Mexico to receive $40 million in opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma, Sackler family
New Mexico will receive more than $40 million as part of a nationwide opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family.
Mescalero Apache teens are building wildfire and flood sensors to protect their community
Mescalero Apache students are developing wildfire and flood sensors aimed at giving their community earlier warnings as climate-driven disasters intensify.
Legislative report finds 32,000 young New Mexicans not working, attending school
A new Legislative Finance Committee report finds about 32,000 young New Mexicans ages 16 to 24 are not working or in school, raising economic concerns statewide.
Art in the Garden returns to Picacho Hills May 9 with expanded lineup of local artists
Art in the Garden returns to Picacho Hills on May 9, featuring 19 artists across six gardens and an expanded lineup that includes participants from outside the neighborhood.
Vasquez backs House passage of Farm Bill with provisions for New Mexico agriculture
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez supported House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill, including provisions affecting ranchers, SNAP and Tribal institutions in New Mexico.
Lujan Grisham mandates NM environment officials resume food, health inspections
New Mexico will resume health and food safety inspections after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham intervened following a pause in enforcement.
NMSU Global Campus partners with Ardham Technologies to strengthen workforce development
NMSU Global Campus partnered with Ardham Technologies to expand workforce training, offering employees online degrees and skill-building programs.
Cole Swindell to headline Way Out West Fest in El Paso
Country music artist Cole Swindell will headline Way Out West Fest in El Paso on Sept. 26 as the festival celebrates its 10th anniversary.
NM Land Commissioner Garcia Richard decries Trump ‘land grab’ along New Mexico-Mexico border
New Mexico’s land commissioner is raising concerns about a potential federal land takeover along the border, warning it could affect state-managed lands and oversight.
Las Cruces bondsman charged in alleged sex trafficking, forced labor scheme
A Las Cruces bounty hunter faces federal charges, including sex trafficking and forced labor, after investigators say he exploited people he bonded out of jail.
Mescalero man pleads guilty to assaulting federal officer
A Mescalero man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer, admitting he struck a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer during an arrest on the reservation.
