Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years in killing of Las Cruces school bus driver
Pancho Garcia was sentenced to 23 years in prison for the 2025 shooting death of Las Cruces school bus driver Juan Lujan.
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Project Jupiter hearing officer recuses after groups allege bias
Project Jupiter hearing officer Max Shepherd has recused himself after environmental groups alleged bias in the air-permit proceeding.
Arrowhead Studios seeks another $3.9 million from NMSU, county and Las Cruces
NMSU and Doña Ana County have each committed another $1.3 million to finish the Arrowhead Studios soundstage as Las Cruces considers matching them.
NMSU patent portfolio grows as intellectual property office faces funding constraints
NMSU says its intellectual property portfolio has grown to 56 active patents and 26 pending applications, even as the university’s IP office faces significant resource constraints.
NMSU asks state for nearly $98 million, including $45 million athletics center
New Mexico State University is seeking nearly $98 million in fiscal 2028 state funding, including $45 million for a proposed student-athlete wellness and performance center.
Bloom puts number on Project Jupiter fuel-cell water use, leaves broader demand unanswered
Bloom Energy says Project Jupiter’s fuel-cell system will need about 167,000 gallons of water a year for maintenance but left several broader water-use questions unanswered.
NMSU adopts new layoff rules for nonunion employees
New Mexico State University has adopted a new reduction-in-force policy for nonunion employees that establishes notice, transfer, recall and position-elimination rules.
EBID assessing failure risks at all 27 district dams
EBID is conducting risk assessments on all 27 dams it owns and maintains to identify potential failure modes and determine which structures need attention first.
Union says LCPS created MVLA reapplication plan without required consultation
NEA-LC says LCPS created a plan requiring Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy educators to reapply for their jobs before consulting the union as required under the district’s collective bargaining agreement.
