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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 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.
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.
Six candidates — three Democrats, three Republicans — have filed for New Mexico’s 2026 governor race. Haaland and Bregman lead a crowded field.
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.
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.
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.
Cooling stations in Las Cruces will operate modified hours through Saturday, June 21, with limited availability Thursday due to the Juneteenth holiday.
Las Cruces was selected for a federal heat pump pilot project, but city officials say they’ve been ghosted by the U.S. Department of Energy — and the promised funding still hasn’t arrived.
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