Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez says he meets New Mexico’s residency requirement for the 2026 governor’s race despite questions about his voter history and out-of-state ties, according to his campaign.
New Mexico State University alumna Kayla Blundell built and installed a free-standing sculpture titled “Desert Kinship” at La Buena Vida Park after receiving the commission from Las Cruces art officials, blending desert themes and local wildlife in metalwork.
As part of the state ombudsman program, Kevin Thompson visits nursing and assisted living facilities to listen to residents, document concerns and offer support in long-term care settings.
The Las Cruces Chile Drop received a $10,000 state tourism grant ahead of New Year’s Eve, with a new sponsor and redesigned chile sculpture planned for the downtown event.
A federal judge ruled the U.S. Department of Education acted unlawfully in canceling K-12 mental health grants, restoring funding that affects more than 5,000 students in New Mexico.
Las Cruces city offices will close early on New Year’s Eve and remain closed on New Year’s Day. Here’s what residents need to know about services, transit and trash pickup.
Starting Jan. 1, roughly 55,000 New Mexico Starting Jan. 1, about 55,000 New Mexico SNAP recipients could face new work, volunteer or training requirements to maintain benefits, according to the state Health Care Authority.
New Mexico State will sunset the A-Mountain Sports NIL Collective at the end of 2025 as Aggie Athletics prepares a centralized, department-managed funding model for student-athletes.
The City of Las Cruces has named Sara Gonzales as deputy director of community development, overseeing building safety, land use, permitting and inspections.
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