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Las Cruces Public Schools approves new attendance zones for 2025-2026
LCPS

Las Cruces Public Schools approves new attendance zones for 2025-2026

Redistricting effort balances enrollment, addresses overcrowding and plans for future growth across LCPS schools

NMSU’s Roy Nakayama transformed New Mexico’s chile industry with bigger, hotter peppers
NMSU

NMSU’s Roy Nakayama transformed New Mexico’s chile industry with bigger, hotter peppers

By some estimates, the cultivars developed by Nakayama and his collaborators bring in more than $10 million per year for producers in New Mexico.

New Mexico Education Department unveils strategic plan to elevate public education outcomes
Education

New Mexico Education Department unveils strategic plan to elevate public education outcomes

Five core goals aim to improve literacy, math, attendance, graduation rates and community collaboration across the state

Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra returns in 2025 with a stunning 'Brahms' concert
Entertainment

Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra returns in 2025 with a stunning 'Brahms' concert

High school violinist Abby Soulsby takes center stage in a memorable performance featuring Barber’s Violin Concerto

NMSU’s New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation helps increase STEM graduates
NMSU

NMSU’s New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation helps increase STEM graduates

Since 1993, NM AMP has received almost $28 million in National Science Foundation funding.

City of Las Cruces opens registration for 2025 Neighborhood Leadership Academy
Local

City of Las Cruces opens registration for 2025 Neighborhood Leadership Academy

12-week program offers residents a hands-on look at city services and operations; registration ends Dec. 27

Seven Las Cruces schools celebrate traditional designation success
Education

Seven Las Cruces schools celebrate traditional designation success

NM Public Education Department recognizes academic progress and community collaboration across LCPS campuses

City of Las Cruces appoints Hector Terrazas as Deputy Director for Natural Gas and Energy
Local

City of Las Cruces appoints Hector Terrazas as Deputy Director for Natural Gas and Energy

Experienced civil engineer to lead energy resource management and development initiatives for the community

After a year of scrutiny, Joseph Shepard to resign as WNMU president
Education

After a year of scrutiny, Joseph Shepard to resign as WNMU president

A 2023 Searchlight New Mexico investigation found Western New Mexico University leaders used taxpayer dollars to travel the world, stay at resorts and furnish the president’s on-campus home. State authorities found the spending to be 'wasteful,' "improper' and in violation of university policies.

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