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A court-appointed arbitrator says New Mexico’s foster care, juvenile justice and child welfare programs remain out of compliance with a 2020 settlement. Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. New Mexico’s foster care, juvenile justice and child welfare programs have not
A federal appeals court has blocked enforcement of New Mexico’s new seven-day waiting period for gun purchases, siding with challengers who argued it violates constitutional rights. Source New Mexico staff, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. The federal Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says President Trump wants the border wall painted black to deter climbers by increasing heat retention and reducing rust. Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. SANTA TERESA - U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
HIDTA alert cites seven overdoses since Sunday, two fatal, with carfentanil possibly involved Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES - Drug intelligence officers are warning the public after an unusual spike in overdoses in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County, including two deaths since Sunday. The High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Las Cruces Public Schools will host a vaccination clinic Aug. 28 at the district’s operations center, offering flu, shingles and pneumonia shots. Insurance required, no Tricare accepted.
NMSU associate professor Jamal Mamkhezri, holder of the Chevron Endowed Professorship, is advancing energy economics research and education while securing major grants and national recognition.
Federal officials extend disaster aid to Doña Ana and Otero after monsoon floods — residents can apply for FEMA help. Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. In the wake of further monsoon flooding in July, federal officials over the weekend extended federal disaster
Animal Companions of Las Cruces continues its mission to expand veterinary care by supporting recent graduates and externs joining local clinics Leah Romero Correction (Aug. 19, 2025): An earlier version of this story described Animal Companions of Las Cruces as a standalone nonprofit. It is a program housed at the
The City of Las Cruces Cashiering Program will close from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 for staff training. Residents can still pay utility bills by phone, online, at Walmart or through drop-box and one-time payment options.
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