Superintendent outlines vision, progress and challenges at LCPS State of the District
Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz highlighted student gains, equity gaps and the reopening of Columbia Elementary in LCPS' 2025 State of the District address.
Cardinals elect first American Pope to lead Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church has elected a new Pope following the death of Pope Francis. Here's who was chosen — and what it means for Catholics in southern New Mexico.
Police fatally shoot man near Lynn Middle School; second person injured
Las Cruces police shot and killed a man Thursday morning near Lynn Middle School. A second man was injured. The investigation is ongoing.
NMSU’s Aggie One-Stop provides customer service to campus
New Mexico State University’s Aggie One-Stop streamlines campus support services — including financial aid, admissions and transcripts — to improve the student experience.
What’s behind the recent earthquakes near Las Cruces?
Las Cruces and surrounding areas have experienced a rise in small earthquakes. Here’s what’s causing the uptick — and why residents are feeling them more often.
How and why I launched Organ Mountain News
After leaving the Las Cruces Sun-News, Damien Willis launched Organ Mountain News to restore essential coverage in southern New Mexico — without a paywall, and without strings attached.
City of Las Cruces hosting annual mother-son dance May 16
Registration opens May 5 for the city’s annual Mother-Son Dinner Dance, with food, photos and fun planned for boys ages 5 to 12 and their loved ones.
Las Cruces Public Schools celebrates School Lunch Hero Day with heartfelt student tributes
LCPS celebrated School Lunch Hero Day on May 2, recognizing the 201 cafeteria staff who prepare meals for students daily and support local summer meal programs across Doña Ana County.
Free computer literacy classes offered in May at Las Cruces libraries
Las Cruces Public Libraries is offering free computer literacy classes throughout May to help adults build skills using smart phones, iPads, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.
