LCPS reports steady progress on five-year strategic plan
LCPS leaders reported steady progress on student growth, safety upgrades and wellbeing goals under the district’s five-year strategic plan.
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Doña Ana Arts Council sets Nov. 8–9 dates for Renaissance Arts Faire at Young Park
Renaissance Arts Faire moves to Nov. 8–9 at Young Park in Las Cruces, with tickets on sale and additional fall programs at the arts council.
Three Santa Teresa employers awarded $800K in state job training funds
Three Santa Teresa companies will share more than $800K in state job training funds to expand local manufacturing and workforce skills.
One-hour Lohman traffic blitz nets 64 citations, LCPD says
LCPD issued 64 citations in a one-hour operation on E Lohman between Walton and Solano, citing speed, no registration and no insurance.
Las Cruces, MVEDA recognized with statewide economic development award
The City of Las Cruces and MVEDA received the Blueprint for Growth Award for their Pre-Speculative Industrial Development Program at the 2025 Governor’s Economic Development Conference.
Road maintenance scheduled for Snow, Sandhill and Montoya roads
Doña Ana County will begin chip seal work Oct. 6 on Snow, Sandhill and Montoya roads. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with possible delays.
Chile Drop gets $10,000 boost from New Mexico Tourism
Las Cruces’ Chile Drop has received a $10,000 New Mexico Tourism grant to expand the city’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration, which draws thousands each year.
NMSU studies: Cognitive impairments linked with premature death among Americans with chronic diseases
NMSU studies show COPD or diabetes paired with cognitive impairments greatly raise premature death risk, especially among older Hispanics.
Las Cruces police, La Piñon stress consent and prevention in acquaintance rape cases
Las Cruces police and La Piñon highlight prevention tips as most sexual assaults involve someone known to the victim. College students face higher risk.
