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MVRDA, county urge residents to sign up for CodeRED alerts

The free system delivers emergency warnings by phone, text, email and social media to keep residents informed and safe. Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES - The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority, working with the Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management, is urging residents to sign up for CodeRED,

Federal appeals court bars New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period for gun purchases
State

Federal appeals court bars New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period for gun purchases

A federal appeals court has blocked enforcement of New Mexico’s new seven-day waiting period for gun purchases, siding with challengers who argued it violates constitutional rights. Source New Mexico staff, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. The federal Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

New Mexico offering free Pack ‘n Play cribs with Safe Sleep training
Health

New Mexico offering free Pack ‘n Play cribs with Safe Sleep training

The New Mexico Department of Health is giving free Pack ‘n Play portable cribs to parents and caregivers who complete a free Safe Sleep Ambassador training to prevent infant sleep-related deaths.

Kristi Noem stands in front of a newly painted section of the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Santa Teresa, accompanied by customs and border agents.
State

Homeland Sec. Noem visits NM, says Trump wants border wall painted black

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says President Trump wants the border wall painted black to deter climbers by increasing heat retention and reducing rust. Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. SANTA TERESA - U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

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Public Safety

Authorities warn of spike in overdoses in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County

HIDTA alert cites seven overdoses since Sunday, two fatal, with carfentanil possibly involved Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES - Drug intelligence officers are warning the public after an unusual spike in overdoses in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County, including two deaths since Sunday. The High Intensity Drug Trafficking

The front entrance of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex in Las Cruces, which houses the Las Cruces Public Schools central offices.
Health

LCPS to host Aug. 28 vaccination clinic offering flu, shingles and pneumonia shots

Las Cruces Public Schools will host a vaccination clinic Aug. 28 at the district’s operations center, offering flu, shingles and pneumonia shots. Insurance required, no Tricare accepted.

Portrait of Jamal Mamkhezri wearing glasses and a blue shirt.
NMSU

Jamal Mamkhezri aims to elevate energy economics at NMSU

NMSU associate professor Jamal Mamkhezri, holder of the Chevron Endowed Professorship, is advancing energy economics research and education while securing major grants and national recognition.

Raising Cane’s cups and lemonade jug at a previous Lunchbox Lemonade event on Plaza de Las Cruces, with children playing in the splash pad behind
Community

LCPD to host Lunchbox Lemonade season finale at Plaza de Las Cruces

Community Outreach Team invites residents to share lunch, lemonade and conversation at the splash pad Aug. 21 Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES - The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team will wrap up its Lunchbox Lemonade series with a final event Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Plaza

Aerial view of flooded neighborhoods with muddy streets and standing water, mountains in the distance — July 24, 2025
News

Federal disaster declaration extends to Doña Ana, Otero counties after monsoon floods

Federal officials extend disaster aid to Doña Ana and Otero after monsoon floods — residents can apply for FEMA help. Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. In the wake of further monsoon flooding in July, federal officials over the weekend extended federal disaster

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