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.
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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.
What’s behind the recent earthquakes near Las Cruces?
Las Cruces and surrounding areas have experienced a rise in small earthquakes. Here’s what’s causing the uptick — and why residents are feeling them more often.
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.
By the #s: NM’s new military-controlled border zone is not a ‘60-foot buffer.’ It’s 400 square miles
A new military-controlled zone in southern New Mexico covers 400 square miles, contradicting earlier claims of a 60-foot buffer near the border.
What New Mexicans should know about Real ID before the May 7 deadline
New federal ID rules take effect May 7. Here’s what New Mexico residents need to know about getting a Real ID and what to bring to the airport.
Vasquez wants to lock in rural broadband access — permanently
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez introduced a bill to permanently fund rural broadband, aiming to connect underserved areas with faster internet and better infrastructure.
New Mexico voters to see major changes in primaries and marriage license fees
New Mexico will allow independent voters to participate in primaries starting in 2026. Meanwhile, marriage license fees will rise from $25 to $55 on June 20, 2025.
