Las Cruces urges hikers to plan ahead as warm-weather season begins
The city’s fire department urges hikers to prepare for changing weather, unexpected emergencies and encounters with wildlife.
Holloman to host public marathon and Community Connections Day in September
Holloman Air Force Base will host its annual Ace of Races Marathon and Community Connections Day on Sept. 6. Events are open to the public and include a certified marathon, food, music and STEM exhibits.
Measles case confirmed in Doña Ana County, prompting vaccine guidance
An unvaccinated child in Doña Ana County has been diagnosed with measles, marking the first local case tied to a growing outbreak in New Mexico. Health officials are urging vaccinations and listing possible exposure sites.
Governor vetoes Slot Canyon Riverlands State Park bill
A plan to preserve 783 acres along the Rio Grande was vetoed by the governor, disappointing Southern New Mexico lawmakers and conservation groups.
Doña Ana County to mail property valuation notices May 1
Doña Ana County property owners will receive Notices of Value by mail on May 1, one month later than usual due to pending changes to property tax exemptions for veterans.
Heinrich backs bipartisan bill to increase sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has co-sponsored a bipartisan bill that would impose harsh sanctions on Russia and its supporters if the country refuses to negotiate peace with Ukraine.
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery to feature mixed media and oil painting in May exhibit
The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery will spotlight mixed media artist Naida Zucker and oil painter Roberta “Bobbie” Widner in its May 2025 exhibit.
Heinrich and Hickenlooper push back against GOP plan to sell public lands
Sens. Martin Heinrich and John Hickenlooper introduced an amendment to block Republican proposals to sell public lands and fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
What we're hearing this week: special ed stipends, Young Park and I-10 dust crashes
LCPS special education teachers say they were promised $5,000 retention stipends that may now be canceled. We're also following developments in the Young Park mass shooting and dust-related crashes on I-10.