Oracle scholarship fund awards 25 scholarships to Doña Ana County students
Twenty-five Doña Ana County students have received scholarships through an Oracle-funded program administered by the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico.
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Las Cruces pet food drive aims to double aid bags to 3,000 in 2026
The Schumacher Grant and Casa de Peregrinos hope to assemble 3,000 pet food aid bags this year and are seeking donations and volunteers in Las Cruces.
Las Cruces Eyemart Express fundraiser supports cancer research
Eyemart Express in Las Cruces is donating $5 from each Stand Up To Cancer frame sold through Aug. 29 to support cancer research.
As homelessness changes in Las Cruces, so does Community of Hope
As Mesilla Valley Community of Hope expands its campus and services, Executive Director Nicole Martinez says more first-time homelessness and rising housing costs are reshaping how Las Cruces responds to housing instability.
Stuff the Bus returns Saturday with free backpacks, haircuts and family fun at DACC
Families can enjoy free backpacks, haircuts, first-day-of-school photos, games and more Saturday at DACC while helping collect school supplies for local classrooms.
U.S. Attorney’s Office to honor Las Cruces police chief July 10
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico will honor Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story during a July 10 ceremony.
DACC mobile food pantries set for Thursday in Las Cruces
Doña Ana Community College will host free mobile food pantries June 25 at its Espina and East Mesa campuses for county residents and students.
Southern NM invited to give generously in spring charitable campaign
Southern New Mexico Giving Day is underway, uniting two regional foundations to support 140 nonprofits across 12 counties through online donations, matching funds and community events leading up to April 24.
Casa de Peregrinos receives $50K Thornburg Foundation challenge grant
Casa de Peregrinos has received a $50,000 challenge grant from the Thornburg Foundation and is urging the community to match it as food assistance needs continue to grow.
