Las Cruces Fire Department names Justin Whitefield deputy chief of operations
The Las Cruces Fire Department has named 19-year department veteran Justin Whitefield deputy chief of operations after he served in the role on an interim basis.
NM State Athletics moves to digital ticketing for 2026-27 seasons
NM State Athletics is switching to Blocktickets for season and single-game tickets and will host three free in-person help sessions for fans.
Las Cruces seeks input on N. Alameda, Hoagland intersection improvements
Las Cruces will host an Aug. 20 public meeting on planned traffic signals, sidewalks, pavement and other improvements at N. Alameda Boulevard and Hoagland Road.
Heinrich leads Senate opposition to Interior wilderness policy review
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is leading a Senate letter opposing an Interior Department review of wilderness management policies affecting nearly 200 million acres of public land.
Youth detention center art exhibit open through Aug. 14 in Las Cruces
Artwork created by youth at the Doña Ana County Juvenile Detention Center is on display through Aug. 14 at the county Government Center in Las Cruces.
Advocacy group asks NMED to toss Project Jupiter air permit application
An advocacy group is asking New Mexico regulators to dismiss Project Jupiter’s air permit application, arguing its proposed natural gas supply remains legally uncertain.
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 Doña Ana County students
Twenty-five Doña 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.
