WNMU teacher preparation programs earn ‘A+’ grades for reading instruction
Two Western New Mexico University teacher preparation programs earned “A+” grades in a national review of how future educators are trained to teach reading.
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DACC building construction program earns national reaccreditation
Doña Ana Community College's Building Construction Technology Program has earned three more years of NCCER accreditation, allowing students to receive nationally recognized construction credentials.
One abandoned New Mexico oil well cost $5M to plug. The state just sealed 114
New Mexico plugged a record 114 orphan oil and gas wells in fiscal year 2026, including costly cleanup work aimed at reducing pollution and protecting groundwater.
New Mexico AG to investigate ‘alleged fraudulent’ letters supporting Project Jupiter data center
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez opened an investigation into allegedly fraudulent public comments supporting Project Jupiter’s air quality permit.
Vasquez says Forest Service cuts threaten wildfire readiness, public lands in Gila
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez toured part of the Gila National Forest on July 10, raising concerns about Forest Service staffing cuts, wildfire readiness and trail maintenance.
Las Cruces police warn of copper wire thefts from light poles, construction sites
Las Cruces police are asking residents to report suspicious activity near light poles and construction sites after roughly 100 copper wire thefts since November.
New Mexico delegation presses DEA over reports agents let fentanyl shipments continue
New Mexico's congressional delegation is demanding answers from the DEA after reports that agents allowed millions of fentanyl pills to continue circulating during criminal investigations.
DACC receives $15,000 grant for manufacturing scholarships
Doña Ana Community College received a $15,000 Gene Haas Foundation grant to provide scholarships for students pursuing manufacturing and CNC training.
Climate advocacy org urges New Mexico leaders to adopt data center moratorium
Food & Water Watch says Project Jupiter illustrates the air pollution, water and energy risks posed by hyperscale data centers as New Mexico lawmakers weigh a statewide moratorium.
