NMSU to host Young Achievers Forum Oct. 25
New Mexico State University will host the Young Achievers Forum Oct. 25, welcoming sixth-grade students and families from southern New Mexico to learn about higher education, career fields and campus life.
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Las Cruces Public Libraries seek new book vendor after Baker & Taylor bankruptcy
Las Cruces Public Libraries are searching for a new distributor after Baker & Taylor announced bankruptcy on Oct. 7. Staff will use interim purchasing methods, but new materials may arrive more slowly.
New Mexico boosts funding for regional behavioral health planning
The Administrative Office of the Courts says funding for regional behavioral health planning in New Mexico has increased to $60,000 per region under Senate Bill 3, the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act.
NMSU students showcase cross-border innovation at binational business competition
At Negotium 2025, teams from New Mexico State University and partner universities across the border developed business ideas addressing cross-border trade and market innovation.
Las Cruces man charged with felony property damage after domestic incident
Police say Caleb Dane Jaramillo caused nearly $18,000 in damage inside a Las Cruces home during a domestic incident that led to his felony arrest.
NMSU School of Nursing unveils renovated Skills and Simulation Center
The newly renovated Skills and Simulation Center at NMSU’s School of Nursing offers students hands-on training with advanced mannequins, modern hospital equipment and enhanced simulation environments.
Prescription drugs involved in nearly one quarter of New Mexico overdose deaths
New Mexico had the sixth-highest overdose death rate in 2023. NMDOH is promoting safe storage and disposal of medications with events Oct. 23 and Oct. 25.
NMSU, Japanese tech firm create new ‘innovation hub’ to test AI and other advanced tech
New Mexico State University and Japan’s Fujitsu will establish an innovation hub at NMSU starting 2027 to test artificial intelligence, edge computing and other advanced technologies in sectors such as agriculture, aerospace and clean energy.
New Mexico reading proficiency up 10 points since 2022, state says
State assessment results show reading proficiency in grades 3–8 rose to 44% in 2025, up 10 points since 2022. Math and science scores were mostly flat.
