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New Mexico State University named a sports marketing veteran as its first executive in residence, a role designed to support student learning, provide professional insight and strengthen university partnerships with the broader sports industry.
A child abuse charge filed in Anthony stems from public intervention after witnesses reported a young child walking unsupervised, according to court records.
New Mexico State University’s TRIO Talent Search guided students from Alamogordo and Tularosa through college planning with workshops on financial aid, campus resources and application steps to boost readiness.
An Air Force ROTC cadet at New Mexico State University made history as the program’s first graduate to commission into the U.S. Space Force, highlighting NMSU’s role in preparing students for careers in space and national defense.
The minimum wage in Las Cruces will rise to $13.01 an hour on Jan. 1, 2026. Tipped employees will earn $5.20 an hour, higher than the state minimum.
Middle school students from Las Cruces Catholic School toured DACC’s culinary arts program, gaining hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen and learning about future career pathways.
The criminal case against the lone adult charged in the Young Park shooting remains in pretrial status, with court records outlining charges, custody status and what comes next.
Two people were hit by vehicles in separate incidents eight hours apart in Las Cruces, killing a 54-year-old woman on south Telshor Boulevard and critically injuring a 74-year-old man on Triviz Drive.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez says he meets New Mexico’s residency requirement for the 2026 governor’s race despite questions about his voter history and out-of-state ties, according to his campaign.
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