LCPD issues 27 citations during one-hour traffic operation on Red Hawk Golf Road
Las Cruces police issued 27 citations in a one-hour traffic enforcement operation on Red Hawk Golf Road, including speeding, registration and insurance violations.
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NMSU to celebrate 40th annual ‘Noche de Luminarias’ Dec. 7
New Mexico State University’s 40th-annual Noche de Luminarias returns Dec. 7 with campuswide luminaria displays, festive music, hot cocoa and community activities — a free holiday event for families across Las Cruces.
Las Cruces police share safety tips for holiday shoppers
The Las Cruces Police Department is reminding shoppers to stay alert and take simple precautions to protect themselves and their property during the holiday season.
Doña Ana County delinquent property tax auction scheduled for Dec. 15
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department will hold a delinquent property tax auction in Doña Ana County on Dec. 15 in Las Cruces for properties with unpaid taxes dating back at least four years.
NMSU professor elected to World Association of Medical Editors leadership team
New Mexico State University professor Jagdish Khubchandani was elected secretary of the World Association of Medical Editors. The nonprofit advances standards in medical publishing across more than 50 countries; his new term runs through 2027.
LCPS reports academic gains in statewide assessments
Las Cruces Public Schools reported academic gains in the state’s Spring 2025 assessments, including double-digit literacy growth at several campuses and steady progress in math and science.
NMSU School of Nursing opens new simulated operating room
New Mexico State University opened a state-of-the-art simulated operating room for its nursing school’s anesthesiology program, giving students realistic, hands-on training with high-fidelity mannequins and hospital-grade equipment.
Project Jupiter’s plan relies on natural gas — its impact on air quality remains unclear
Project Jupiter plans to use natural gas — but its developer and state regulators have not clearly addressed how the plant’s emissions might affect air quality in surrounding communities.
Free car seat fitting station offered Thursday in Las Cruces
A free car seat fitting station will be held Thursday at Sisbarro Buick-GMC in Las Cruces with certified technicians offering inspections, safety guidance and limited replacement seats.
