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A voter fills out a ballot at a voting booth during the November 2025 election in Doña Ana County.
Elections

Early voting opens strong in Doña Ana County as New Mexico primary season begins

Early voting is underway in New Mexico’s 2026 primary election, with Doña Ana County voters already casting hundreds of ballots during the first days of voting.

Damien Willis
Mesilla Valley Transportation founder Royal Jones poses for a portrait in a blue company shirt.
DACC

DACC to award honorary degree to MVT founder Royal Jones

Doña Ana Community College will award an honorary degree to Mesilla Valley Transportation founder Royal Jones during its May 14 commencement ceremony.

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Exterior view of Las Cruces City Hall and surrounding landscaping
Housing

Las Cruces approves land transfers for affordable housing projects

Las Cruces City Council approved multiple land transfers tied to affordable housing projects during Monday’s meeting.

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White Sands Middle School student Ian McCloskey stands beside his award-winning Desert Data Jam project display.
LCPS

LCPS students showcase science, creativity during Desert Data Jam competition

More than 300 Las Cruces middle school students participated in the 2025-26 Desert Data Jam science competition.

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New Mexico conservationists, elected officials mourn ‘conservation icon’ Ted Turner
News

New Mexico conservationists, elected officials mourn ‘conservation icon’ Ted Turner

New Mexico conservationists and elected officials are mourning Ted Turner after the media mogul and major landowner died at age 87.

Patrick Lohmann
Las Cruces City Council meets inside council chambers at City Hall
City Council

Las Cruces council approves $600K in nonprofit health grants on split vote

Las Cruces City Council approved $600,000 in nonprofit healthcare grants after a divided vote during Monday’s meeting.

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Graphic showing traffic stopped along US 70 near White Sands Missile Range with a highway closure warning sign
Roads

White Sands Missile Range plans Friday morning roadblock on Hwy. 70

White Sands Missile Range plans a Friday morning roadblock on US 70 near the missile range.

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A runner participates in the Ace of Races Marathon at Holloman Air Force Base with military aircraft visible in the background.
Events

Holloman Air Force Base opens registration for Ace of Races Marathon

Holloman Air Force Base has opened registration for its annual Ace of Races Marathon scheduled for Oct. 10 near Alamogordo.

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Exterior view of Las Cruces City Hall
City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces approves oversight contract for nearly $10M in opioid settlement funds

Las Cruces approved a contract for independent oversight and reporting tied to nearly $10 million in opioid settlement funds shared with Doña Ana County.

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