Brace for a bleak water year on top of ‘nightmare’ fire weather season
New Mexico faces a bleak water year alongside extreme fire risk, with state officials warning of compounding climate impacts heading into summer 2025.
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New crime reduction operation honors fallen officer Jonah Hernandez
Operation Not in Vain, launched in honor of fallen Officer Jonah Hernandez, began April 28 and aims to reduce violent crime in Las Cruces through increased patrols and multi-agency collaboration.
UPDATE: Las Cruces police shooting leaves one dead, another injured
A man was killed and another injured in a police shooting Thursday morning on Walnut Street in Las Cruces. The officer was unhurt. A task force is investigating.
Superintendent outlines vision, progress and challenges at LCPS State of the District
Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz highlighted student gains, equity gaps and the reopening of Columbia Elementary in LCPS' 2025 State of the District address.
Cardinals elect first American Pope to lead Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church has elected a new Pope following the death of Pope Francis. Here's who was chosen — and what it means for Catholics in southern New Mexico.
Police fatally shoot man near Lynn Middle School; second person injured
Las Cruces police shot and killed a man Thursday morning near Lynn Middle School. A second man was injured. The investigation is ongoing.
NMSU’s Aggie One-Stop provides customer service to campus
New Mexico State University’s Aggie One-Stop streamlines campus support services — including financial aid, admissions and transcripts — to improve the student experience.
Las Cruces feels more earthquakes in 2024 — here’s why
Seismic activity is rising in southern New Mexico. Scientists explain the causes and what to expect next.
How and why I launched Organ Mountain News
After leaving the Las Cruces Sun-News, Damien Willis launched Organ Mountain News to restore essential coverage in southern New Mexico — without a paywall, and without strings attached.