LCPS reports steady progress on five-year strategic plan
LCPS leaders reported steady progress on student growth, safety upgrades and wellbeing goals under the district’s five-year strategic plan.
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Census: New Mexico leads nation in reducing child poverty
New U.S. Census Bureau data show New Mexico reduced child poverty by 3.2%, the biggest drop nationwide, driven by targeted state programs and tax reforms.
Torrez hails $1.4B VOCA grant victory after Trump administration drops restrictions
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and 20 state counterparts won a key VOCA lawsuit after the Trump Administration dropped plans to withhold $1.4B in victim aid tied to immigration enforcement.
Draft Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan open for public comment
The Public Education Department has submitted a draft Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan to the court and is seeking public feedback through Oct. 17.
Three Santa Teresa employers awarded $800K in state job training funds
Three Santa Teresa companies will share more than $800K in state job training funds to expand local manufacturing and workforce skills.
One-hour Lohman traffic blitz nets 64 citations, LCPD says
LCPD issued 64 citations in a one-hour operation on E Lohman between Walton and Solano, citing speed, no registration and no insurance.
Torrez applauds First Circuit ruling upholding birthright citizenship
Attorney General Raúl Torrez welcomed a First Circuit ruling striking down Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional.
NM Gov signs four special session bills, but still ‘deliberating’ on vaccine legislation
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed four of five bills from the special session, directing new funds to health care, food aid and rural hospitals, while vaccine legislation remains undecided.
Las Cruces, MVEDA recognized with statewide economic development award
The City of Las Cruces and MVEDA received the Blueprint for Growth Award for their Pre-Speculative Industrial Development Program at the 2025 Governor’s Economic Development Conference.
