Tiny homes resurface as Las Cruces weighs new strategy on homelessness
Las Cruces councilors are again discussing tiny homes as part of the city’s next strategic plan after public outreach identified homelessness as a top concern.
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NMSU Foundation raises $52.6 million as regent asks how gifts are being used
The NMSU Foundation raised $52.6 million in fiscal 2026, including a $25 million gift, as a regent requested more reporting on how donated funds are used.
Court records: Las Cruces teen accused of opening fire after alleged drug-sale encounter
Court records allege an 18-year-old Las Cruces man opened fire on three people after an encounter near an Idaho Avenue gas station. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention.
Las Cruces moves toward bringing back automated traffic cameras
Las Cruces officials are moving toward a new automated traffic-enforcement program as the city weighs speed cameras, red-light cameras, mobile units and privacy safeguards.
Oracle says Project Jupiter will use about 13.5 million gallons over 15 years
Oracle says Project Jupiter’s cooling and fuel-cell systems will use about 13.5 million gallons of non-potable water over 15 years, including nearly 11 million gallons for initial fills.
Pancho Garcia sentenced to 23 years in killing of Las Cruces school bus driver
Pancho Garcia was sentenced to 23 years in prison for the 2025 shooting death of Las Cruces school bus driver Juan Lujan.
Project Jupiter hearing officer recuses after groups allege bias
Project Jupiter hearing officer Max Shepherd has recused himself after environmental groups alleged bias in the air-permit proceeding.
Holloman marathon registration fees increase Sept. 4
Registration fees for Holloman Air Force Base’s Oct. 10 Ace of Races marathon, half marathon and 5K will increase Sept. 4.
Arrowhead Studios seeks another $3.9 million from NMSU, county and Las Cruces
NMSU and Doña Ana County have each committed another $1.3 million to finish the Arrowhead Studios soundstage as Las Cruces considers matching them.
