Project Jupiter plans to use natural gas — but its developer and state regulators have not clearly addressed how the plant’s emissions might affect air quality in surrounding communities.
New Mexico’s Public Education Department is launching a pilot program that provides $500 monthly to homeless high school students who meet attendance and academic requirements, aiming to boost graduation rates and support vulnerable youth.
Doña Ana Community College will present a free concert featuring the world premiere of two newly commissioned musical works on Dec. 5.
New Mexico’s senior public safety adviser told lawmakers that a child or teen is arrested with a firearm on three out of every four days. The claim comes as officials and prosecutors warn of violent crime tied to repeat juvenile offenders.
A free car seat fitting station will be held Thursday at Sisbarro Buick-GMC in Las Cruces with certified technicians offering inspections, safety guidance and limited replacement seats.
A new release of thousands of Epstein emails includes several dozen references to New Mexico, detailing invitations to his Zorro Ranch, visits to the state and mentions of former Gov. Bill Richardson as lawmakers pursue a truth commission.
Las Cruces police identified 46-year-old Manuel Jose Aguirre as the man killed in a Nov. 26 train collision near south Main Street. Investigators say he was walking on the tracks and did not respond to warnings.
New Mexico’s updated plan to overhaul education for disadvantaged children includes raises for educators and new supports for special-education, but advocates say it still falls short on transparency, funding detail and meaningful safeguards.
The westbound lanes of I-10 at Exit 24 near Lordsburg will close Dec. 3 to Dec. 6 for bridge repairs, with all traffic routed off and back onto the interstate.
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