Brace for a bleak water year on top of ‘nightmare’ fire weather season
New Mexico faces a bleak water year alongside extreme fire risk, with state officials warning of compounding climate impacts heading into summer 2025.
Darren Cordova y Calor to headline Las Cruces Mother's Day concert
Las Cruces will host a free Mother’s Day concert featuring Darren Cordova y Calor on May 11 at Plaza de Las Cruces — the first of many live music events this summer.
Las Cruces teen summer program opens for free registration through May 23
The city’s free Teen Connection summer program runs June 3 to July 18 for students entering grades 6–12. Registration is open now on a first-come, first-served basis.
New crime reduction operation honors fallen officer Jonah Hernandez
Operation Not in Vain, launched in honor of fallen Officer Jonah Hernandez, began April 28 and aims to reduce violent crime in Las Cruces through increased patrols and multi-agency collaboration.
Honoring our nurses: The heart of healthcare
In honor of National Nurses Week, MountainView CNO Dr. AJ Stephens recognizes the impact of nurses and introduces a new residency program to support the next generation.
UPDATE: Las Cruces police shooting leaves one dead, another injured
A man was killed and another injured in a police shooting Thursday morning on Walnut Street in Las Cruces. The officer was unhurt. A task force is investigating.
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.
