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Cover of OMN’s “What Matters in southern New Mexico” community listening report, featuring a Día de los Muertos celebration in Mesilla.
Accountability

What southern New Mexicans say they need from local news

A new Organ Mountain News assessment finds southern New Mexicans want clearer civic reporting, broader community coverage and stronger follow-through.

Damien Willis
NMSU professor Olga Lavrova stands inside the IDEAL Center energy laboratory as researchers work with electrical equipment behind her.
NMSU

$31.2 million state investment will expand NMSU energy research center

A $31.2 million state investment will expand NMSU’s IDEAL Center for electric-grid research, clean energy testing and workforce development.

Adriana M. Chávez
Residents sit around tables with Las Cruces police officers during a crowded public safety town hall meeting at City Hall in July 2025.
LCPD

Las Cruces police to host public safety town hall with mayor, councilors

Las Cruces police will host a July 29 town hall featuring Mayor Eric Enriquez, all six city councilors and small-group discussions on public safety.

Damien Willis
An aerial view shows construction underway June 26 at the Project Jupiter data center site in Doña Ana County.
Project Jupiter

Energy expert tells NM lawmakers Project Jupiter could roll back air quality progress by 20 years

Environmental advocates told New Mexico lawmakers that Project Jupiter’s proposed fuel cell microgrid could erase more than 20 years of progress in reducing electric-sector emissions.

Joshua Bowling
Exposed debris and a partially submerged boat ramp are visible along the receding shoreline at Elephant Butte Lake.
New Mexico State Parks

Elephant Butte remains open as falling water exposes debris, limits boat access

Elephant Butte Lake State Park remains open as falling water levels expose debris, create shoreline hazards and affect boat ramp access.

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Members of NMSU’s Atomic Aggies stand beneath the 18-foot Crimson Comet II rocket while holding an NM State Atomic Aggies banner.
NMSU

NMSU’s Atomic Aggies launch first two-stage rocket at international competition

NMSU’s Atomic Aggies successfully launched the 18-foot Crimson Comet II, the team’s first two-stage rocket, at an international competition in Texas.

Allison Brady
Scott Andrews smiles in a professional headshot shared on his LinkedIn profile.
Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County commissioners terminate Manager Scott Andrews’ contract

Doña Ana County commissioners unanimously terminated County Manager Scott Andrews’ contract without cause Tuesday, effective immediately.

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Zahn McClarnon, Jessica Matten and Kiowa Gordon appear against a red desert sky in promotional artwork for AMC’s “Dark Winds.”
Reviews

Review: Why AMC’s ‘Dark Winds’ stands apart

Jack Davis reviews AMC’s ‘Dark Winds’ and considers how its Navajo setting, Native cast and cultural perspective distinguish it from other police dramas.

Jonathan "Jack" Davis
McCombs Road in Chaparral, where Doña Ana County is proposing new multi-use trail segments and other improvements.
Chaparral

County to host virtual meeting July 30 on Chaparral trail project

Doña Ana County will host a virtual public meeting July 30 on proposed multi-use trail improvements along McCombs and Amparo roads in Chaparral.

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