New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Secretary Melanie Kenderdine resigned abruptly Dec. 5 for personal reasons, citing her husband’s poor health. Deputy Secretary Erin Taylor will serve as acting secretary while the governor’s office searches for a replacement.
New Mexico State University’s 40th-annual Noche de Luminarias returns Dec. 7 with campuswide luminaria displays, festive music, hot cocoa and community activities — a free holiday event for families across Las Cruces.
The Las Cruces Police Department is reminding shoppers to stay alert and take simple precautions to protect themselves and their property during the holiday season.
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department will hold a delinquent property tax auction in Doña Ana County on Dec. 15 in Las Cruces for properties with unpaid taxes dating back at least four years.
New Mexico State University professor Jagdish Khubchandani was elected secretary of the World Association of Medical Editors. The nonprofit advances standards in medical publishing across more than 50 countries; his new term runs through 2027.
The Public Education Department has launched a free website where New Mexico teachers can download, adapt and share lessons and classroom materials created by fellow educators, including Indigenous, Black and New Mexico history content.
Sierra County, the most SNAP-dependent county in New Mexico, faces rising food insecurity and growing concerns as the holidays start.
Las Cruces Public Schools reported academic gains in the state’s Spring 2025 assessments, including double-digit literacy growth at several campuses and steady progress in math and science.
New Mexico State University opened a state-of-the-art simulated operating room for its nursing school’s anesthesiology program, giving students realistic, hands-on training with high-fidelity mannequins and hospital-grade equipment.
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