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A graphic for the Schumacher Grant Pet Food Drive shows a kitten and puppy alongside logos for the Schumacher Grant and Casa de Peregrinos.
Pets

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.

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A family stands with a dog outside a newly built home beside a graphic promoting Housing New Mexico’s NewHome Rate Advantage Program.
Housing

Housing New Mexico launches mortgage rate buydown for new homes

Housing New Mexico’s NewHome Rate Advantage pilot offers qualified buyers a permanent 1 percentage-point mortgage rate reduction on newly constructed homes.

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Promotional graphic for the Organ Mountains Jubilee featuring the Organ Mountains, event details and logos for Freedom 250 and the Bureau of Land Management's 80th anniversary.
Las Cruces Events

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.

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Consumer products, including cookware, cosmetics, cleaner and food packaging, appear beside wastewater infrastructure and a glass of water in a PFAS photo illustration.
Environment

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 state’s PFAS Protection Act and its exemptions.

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DACC instructor Bobbi Noland smiles while holding her NISOD Teaching Excellence Award medal in front of a wall listing honorees.
Recognitions

DACC instructor Bobbi Noland receives national teaching award

Doña Ana Community College instructor Bobbi Noland received a 2026 NISOD Teaching Excellence Award during a conference in Austin, Texas.

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A rendering of Project Jupiter appears beside public comments alleging a resident’s name was used without permission on a letter supporting the development.
Project Jupiter

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.

Source New Mexico Staff
NMSU freshman Santiago Gamboa works outdoors during his summer internship at Mesilla Valley Maze in Las Cruces.
NMSU

NMSU internships connect students with New Mexico agriculture companies

NMSU’s CESFAS internship program placed 11 students with New Mexico agriculture companies for hands-on experience in production, logistics and business operations.

Tatiana Favela
Campaign graphic for an Aug. 26 Las Cruces fundraiser featuring Gregg Hull, David Gallegos and other Republican candidates.
Republican Party

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.

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A pedestrian crosses a wide Las Cruces roadway beneath red crosswalk signals as vehicles travel through the surrounding lanes.
City of Las Cruces

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.

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