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New Mexico Legislature needs to help local governments permit more housing, report recommends
Housing

New Mexico Legislature needs to help local governments permit more housing, report recommends

A new Homewise and Mercatus Center report recommends state incentives for local zoning reform, improved permitting data and a stronger New Mexico housing agency.

Patrick Lohmann
Aerial view of Project Jupiter construction in Santa Teresa, with a large building under construction, cranes, equipment and earthwork across the site.
Project Jupiter

Doña Ana County seeks 11 residents for Project Jupiter monitoring committee

Doña Ana County is accepting interest forms through Aug. 31 for an 11-member citizen committee that will monitor Project Jupiter and hold independent information forums.

Damien Willis
Aerial view of the Project Jupiter construction site in Santa Teresa, showing temporary buildings, equipment, parking areas and active construction.
Opinion

Opinion: How many ‘shouldas’ should it take on Project Jupiter?

Lisa Silva argues Project Jupiter’s potential noise, emissions, heat-island effects and water demands should weigh heavily in New Mexico’s air-permit review.

Lisa Silva
Doña Ana County Commission Chairman Manny Sanchez speaks from the dais during an Aug. 14 special meeting.
Dona Ana Board of County Commissioners

Doña Ana County to spend up to $489K on outside fiscal oversight after scathing state audit

Doña Ana County will spend up to $489,000 from reserves on outside fiscal oversight after a state audit found systemic failures in financial controls, procurement and grant administration.

Damien Willis
Students work at desktop computers and use smartphones in a classroom setting.
DACC

DACC students may qualify for $500 stipends for completing aerospace, AI courses

DACC students enrolled in select aerospace and artificial intelligence courses may qualify for $500 stipends after successfully completing their classes this fall.

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Deming High School student Urijah Nordorf, 16, participates in vocational training through Western New Mexico University’s dual enrollment program.
Education

Deming student on track to earn two WNMU trade certificates before high school graduation

A Deming High School student is on track to graduate with WNMU welding and electrical certificates through the university’s dual enrollment technical program.

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Food bank leaders speak with U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján during an Aug. 11 roundtable about rising food insecurity and demand for assistance in New Mexico.
Food Insecurity

New Mexico food banks describe significant increase in demand after federal food aid cuts

New Mexico food banks report sharply higher demand as SNAP changes and rising grocery costs strain families, with Roadrunner Food Bank up 79% year over year.

Patrick Lohmann
Las Cruces firefighters spray water on a fire-damaged mobile home on Three Crosses Avenue while hoses lie across the ground.
Fire

Las Cruces firefighters respond to two structure fires Friday

Las Cruces firefighters responded to two structure fires Friday, rescuing three pets from one home and quickly controlling a second fire at an abandoned mobile home.

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Graphic promotes GISD’s bilingual “Gadsden Listens / Gadsden Escucha” Family & Community Survey, which closes Aug. 23, alongside a smartphone displaying the survey.
GISD

GISD wants to hear from families. Here’s how their feedback could shape what comes next

GISD families and community members have until Aug. 23 to complete a survey that will help shape district priorities under Superintendent Nubia Tarazona’s 100-day plan.

Damien Willis

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