Las Cruces Public Schools to host final budget town hall meeting May 7
Las Cruces Public Schools will present its proposed 2025-26 budget and community survey results at a town hall meeting on May 7.
Organ Mountain High School sophomore wins congressional art competition
Troy Ainsworth, a 10th-grade student at Organ Mountain High School, won the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New Mexico’s 2nd District. His painting will hang in the U.S. Capitol for a year.
Michael Ybarra guilty in Las Cruces child sex abuse case, jury finds
Michael Ybarra, 40, was convicted by a Doña Ana County jury on multiple child sexual abuse charges after being accused of assaulting a young relative. Sentencing is scheduled for later this year.
‘Finding Gobi’ author to speak Saturday at Branigan Library in Las Cruces
Dion Leonard, author of the bestselling memoir Finding Gobi, was scheduled to speak May 3 at Branigan Library in Las Cruces, sharing his story of resilience and connection with a stray dog.
Anti-distraction policy in schools becomes law in NM
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law restricting cellphone use and other distractions in New Mexico classrooms, aiming to improve student focus and safety.
Las Cruces Public Schools names 2026 top educators
Las Cruces Public Schools named its 2026 Teachers and Educational Support Staff of the Year during an April 25 ceremony, recognizing outstanding educators across the district.
Electric vehicle test drive event set for May 3 at NMSU
Local drivers had the chance to test drive electric vehicles and learn about clean energy options during a free event hosted May 3 at NMSU by El Paso Electric and Drive Electric New Mexico.
Doña Ana Community College names Kris Gomez as 2025 honorary degree recipient
Doña Ana Community College will honor Kris Gomez with an honorary degree during its May 8 commencement ceremony at the Pan American Center.
New Mexico lawmakers brace for steep cuts to federal funding
New Mexico lawmakers are preparing for significant losses in federal funding that support key services, including health care, education and infrastructure, as pandemic-era aid winds down.
