Assisted living grows more complex. Safeguards fall short.
A New Mexico In Depth investigation found weak oversight of assisted-living facilities statewide, including safety failures documented at Desert Peaks in Las Cruces.
Oracle scholarship fund awards 25 scholarships to Doña Ana County students
Twenty-five Doña Ana County students have received scholarships through an Oracle-funded program administered by the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico.
Former WNMU president asks judge to reinstate state auditor, lawmakers as lawsuit defendants
Former WNMU President Joseph Shepard is asking a judge to reinstate State Auditor Joseph Maestas and several lawmakers as defendants in his lawsuit.
Las Cruces pet food drive aims to double aid bags to 3,000 in 2026
The Schumacher Grant and Casa de Peregrinos hope to assemble 3,000 pet food aid bags this year and are seeking donations and volunteers in Las Cruces.
Housing New Mexico launches mortgage rate buydown for new homes
Housing New Mexico’s NewHome Rate Advantage pilot offers qualified buyers a permanent 1 percentage-point mortgage rate reduction on newly constructed homes.
Organ Mountains Jubilee to celebrate America 250 and BLM's 80th anniversary
The Bureau of Land Management will host the Organ Mountains Jubilee on Oct. 24 at Dripping Springs Natural Area, celebrating America's 250th anniversary and the agency's 80th birthday.
New Mexico seeks public input on future PFAS protections for consumer products
New Mexico will hold an Aug. 18 webinar and open a public comment portal as officials review the state’s PFAS Protection Act and its exemptions.
DACC instructor Bobbi Noland receives national teaching award
Doña Ana Community College instructor Bobbi Noland received a 2026 NISOD Teaching Excellence Award during a conference in Austin, Texas.
New Mexico environment department updates public comment portal following fraud reports
The New Mexico Environment Department updated its public comment portal after approximately 42 Project Jupiter comments were reported as potentially fraudulent.
