Luna County awarded $2.9 million for roads, Columbus trade development
Luna County will receive $2.9 million in federal funding for road upgrades and plans for an industrial park near the Columbus port of entry.
Joanne Ferrary retires from New Mexico House after decade representing Las Cruces
State Rep. Joanne Ferrary retired July 31 after nearly a decade representing House District 37 in northeastern Las Cruces.
Dallas Fed economist to give regional economic update in Las Cruces
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economist will discuss regional economic conditions during an Aug. 4 MVEDA forum in Las Cruces.
Benjamin Alire Sáenz, acclaimed borderlands author and generous mentor, dies at 71
Benjamin Alire Sáenz, the award-winning Las Cruces-born author of ‘Aristotle and Dante,’ died Tuesday at 71 after a long illness.
Army scholarship brings active-duty soldier to NMSU
Sgt. Jumaris Maduro will attend NMSU through the Army’s Green to Gold Program, earning a psychology degree while completing ROTC.
New Mexico seeks proposals for youth conservation job grants
New Mexico organizations may apply for Youth Conservation Corps grants of up to $225,000 for projects employing young people ages 14 to 25.
Free FYI+ after-school program enrolling Las Cruces students
FYI+ is enrolling Las Cruces students in a free after-school program offering tutoring, STEM activities, arts, wellness and family events.
DACC still accepting students for fall 2026 semester
Doña Ana Community College is still accepting applications for the fall 2026 semester, which begins Aug. 19.
Doña Ana water system faces new violation after failing to notify customers of uranium exceedance
Doña Ana MDWCA faces an additional violation after failing to notify customers of a uranium exceedance at Treatment Plant No. 5, according to NMED.
