City invites neighborhood, watch groups to August 14 meeting
Neighborhood and watch groups can register with the City of Las Cruces during an August 14 meeting aimed at boosting communication and collaboration.
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State’s new broadband boss says satellite is ‘significant’ in getting New Mexico 100% connected
New Mexico has 90 percent high-speed broadband coverage, and the state’s new broadband director says low-Earth orbit satellite could help connect the remaining underserved areas by 2026 — with fiber remaining the backbone.
New Mexico downwinders face possible scams
Advocates warn New Mexico downwinders to avoid scams tied to new $100K RECA compensation, as claim filings aren’t yet open.
LCPS to host Aug. 14 town hall on social media lawsuit
Las Cruces Public Schools will hold an Aug. 14 town hall on social media’s impact on youth and its lawsuit against major tech companies.
Las Cruces eligible for up to $100K in new state arts, culture grant
Las Cruces is among 10 New Mexico communities eligible for $50K–$100K through a state pilot grant for Arts & Cultural Districts. Applications are open through Aug. 29.
Two NMSU TRIO programs grants renewed, receive $3.7 million in funding
NMSU’s TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO STEM-H programs have secured $3.78 million in new federal grants to continue supporting first-generation, low-income and disabled students through 2030.
DACC to host unveiling event Aug. 26 for food pantry partnership
Doña Ana Community College will unveil a new partnership for its Comfort Casita food pantry during an Aug. 26 event at the Espina campus.
Doña Ana man sentenced to eight years for fentanyl trafficking, illegal firearm possession
Jaime Lopez, 35, was sentenced to 96 months in prison after agents found fentanyl and a stolen gun during an attempted arrest in Las Cruces.
Driver charged in Vado crash that killed two children, injured teen
A Mesilla Park woman faces multiple charges, including two counts of homicide by vehicle, after a crash in Vado killed two children and injured another, according to state police.
