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Portrait of Jamal Mamkhezri wearing glasses and a blue shirt.

Jamal Mamkhezri aims to elevate energy economics at NMSU

NMSU associate professor Jamal Mamkhezri, holder of the Chevron Endowed Professorship, is advancing energy economics research and education while securing major grants and national recognition.

Raising Cane’s cups and lemonade jug at a previous Lunchbox Lemonade event on Plaza de Las Cruces, with children playing in the splash pad behind

Community

LCPD to host Lunchbox Lemonade season finale at Plaza de Las Cruces

Community Outreach Team invites residents to share lunch, lemonade and conversation at the splash pad Aug. 21 Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES - The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team will wrap up its Lunchbox Lemonade series with a final event Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Plaza

Aerial view of flooded neighborhoods with muddy streets and standing water, mountains in the distance — July 24, 2025

News

Federal disaster declaration extends to Doña Ana, Otero counties after monsoon floods

Federal officials extend disaster aid to Doña Ana and Otero after monsoon floods — residents can apply for FEMA help. Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. In the wake of further monsoon flooding in July, federal officials over the weekend extended federal disaster

Five newly hired veterinarians in Las Cruces standing together at a welcome event.

Community

Las Cruces gains five new veterinarians through recruitment program

Animal Companions of Las Cruces continues its mission to expand veterinary care by supporting recent graduates and externs joining local clinics Leah Romero Correction (Aug. 19, 2025): An earlier version of this story described Animal Companions of Las Cruces as a standalone nonprofit. It is a program housed at the

A customer stands at a cashier’s window inside Las Cruces City Hall while a staff member assists from behind the glass.

City of Las Cruces

City reminds utility customers of other payment options during two-hour closure

The City of Las Cruces Cashiering Program will close from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 for staff training. Residents can still pay utility bills by phone, online, at Walmart or through drop-box and one-time payment options.

Portable road sign reading “Road Closed” above a black-and-orange “Detour” sign with a right-pointing arrow, set up on a street with orange traffic barrels in the background

Local

Moongate and Sirus intersection to close for gas line location work starting Aug. 18

Doña Ana County will close the Moongate Road and Sirus Street intersection starting Aug. 18 for gas line location work. Closures will occur during daytime hours for about five business days.

Doña Ana Community College East Mesa Campus with the Organ Mountains in the background.

DACC

DACC welcomes students and families with campus bashes this month

Doña Ana Community College is hosting Welcome Back Bashes in August at three locations, offering swag, food and information sessions for students and families.

The Doña Ana Magistrate Court building in Las Cruces is pictured at dusk, with the Organ Mountains visible in the background.

Public Safety

Judge releases woman accused in Vado crash that killed two children under strict monitoring

A Doña Ana County judge released Christina Escobedo Arriaga on personal recognizance with GPS and continuous alcohol monitoring after an Aug. 10 crash in the 8100 block of State Road 478 in Vado that killed two passengers, ages 15 and 12, according to court records.

Organ Mountain News

Listening Post Collective grant helps OMN strengthen community-centered reporting

Organ Mountain News has received a $20,000 grant from the Listening Post Collective, supported by national foundations. The funding allows OMN to focus on listening and responding to the unmet information needs of southern New Mexico communities.