State hearings on Southern New Mexico water utility fines postponed
State regulators and Camino Real utility agree to postpone hearings on $250K arsenic‑fines affecting 19,000+ NM residents until this fall
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New Mexico leaders reaffirm immigrant protections, as legal groups notice ‘uptick’ in ICE arrests
Legal groups are seeing more ICE arrests in New Mexico, but state leaders say immigrant protections still stand. Advocates urge affected residents to know their rights and seek legal help.
Tommy Black launches City Council campaign with focus on youth, veterans and community trust
Tommy Black, a former radio personality and longtime community figure, is running for Las Cruces City Council District 6. His platform includes expanding youth services, supporting veterans and restoring trust in local government.
Doña Ana County begins enforcement of short-term rental rules and new lodgers’ tax
Doña Ana County is requiring short-term rental owners to comply with local regulations and begin collecting a new 5% lodgers’ tax by July 16 or risk penalties.
Measles virus detected in Deming wastewater sample, health officials warn
New Mexico health officials detected the measles virus in a Deming wastewater sample from June 10. The state warns residents to check their MMR vaccination status as more cases may surface.
In the Running: Who’s in, who’s out for the 2026 NM governor race
Six candidates — three Democrats, three Republicans — have filed for New Mexico’s 2026 governor race. Haaland and Bregman lead a crowded field.
City Council OKs uniform contract, zoning changes tied to Sonoma Ranch North
Las Cruces City Council approved new zoning for the Sonoma Ranch North area and renewed contracts for employee uniforms and legislative lobbying during its June 16 meeting.
One year later: Ruidoso still recovering from fires, floods
A year after the South Fork and Salt Fires devastated Ruidoso, the village is slowly recovering from the twin crises of wildfire and flood. Officials detail the long road ahead, lessons learned, and signs of resilience.
Vasquez visits Las Cruces to spotlight food access, LGBTQ+ rights and college pathways
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez visited Las Cruces on June 16, meeting with food pantry workers, LGBTQ+ leaders and Upward Bound students while reaffirming his support for threatened federal programs.
