Doña Ana County leads southern New Mexico in early absentee turnout
Doña Ana County voters have returned more than 12,000 absentee ballots, accounting for 9% of New Mexico’s total as of Oct. 31, according to state data.
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Las Cruces firefighters offering free glow necklaces for Halloween safety
The Las Cruces Fire Department will hand out free glow necklaces Oct. 31 to help trick-or-treaters stay visible after dark. One per child, available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at seven city stations.
NMSU Extension continues to monitor New World Screwworm situation
NMSU Extension agents continue tracking the parasitic New World screwworm, previously eradicated from the U.S., amid recent detections in Mexico and concerns about livestock health and border trade.
Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade set for Nov. 8 downtown
The annual Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Las Cruces, featuring the theme “Honoring America’s Future Military Leaders.”
NMSU’s Hunt Center to host Hult Prize student pitch competition
The Hunt Center at NMSU will host the Hult Prize student-idea competition, giving university teams a chance to pitch their ventures for a $1 million prize and advance to the global stage.
Vasquez meets with Las Cruces seniors to discuss cost-of-living challenges
Rep. Gabe Vasquez met with Las Cruces seniors to discuss the impact of rising costs on groceries, housing and health care, pledging to defend Social Security and lower everyday expenses.
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to experience ‘House of Dracula’
Las Cruces Public Libraries will host an immersive Halloween experience, the “House of Dracula,” Oct. 31 at Branigan Library, complete with spooky treats, experiments and photo ops.
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue warns against mail scams
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is warning residents about fraudulent mail campaigns threatening property seizure over alleged unpaid debts. Officials advise using the department’s secure portal to verify payment status and report suspicious mail.
FYI+ launches 24/7 mobile crisis team to respond to mental health emergencies in Doña Ana County
Families & Youth Innovations Plus, Doña Ana County’s certified community behavioral health clinic, has launched a round-the-clock mobile crisis team dispatched through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to respond to mental health and substance use crises countywide.
