A coyote that bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest has tested positive for rabies, marking the region’s fourth case this year. A low-cost vaccination clinic is set for Saturday in Silver City.
The Bureau of Land Management has reduced personal-use Christmas tree and firewood permits to $1 through Jan. 31 and expanded household limits, aiming to save families money and support wildfire prevention efforts.
Las Cruces police issued 27 citations in a one-hour traffic enforcement operation on Red Hawk Golf Road, including speeding, registration and insurance violations.
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Secretary Melanie Kenderdine resigned abruptly Dec. 5 for personal reasons, citing her husband’s poor health. Deputy Secretary Erin Taylor will serve as acting secretary while the governor’s office searches for a replacement.
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New Mexico State University’s 40th-annual Noche de Luminarias returns Dec. 7 with campuswide luminaria displays, festive music, hot cocoa and community activities — a free holiday event for families across Las Cruces.
The Las Cruces Police Department is reminding shoppers to stay alert and take simple precautions to protect themselves and their property during the holiday season.
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department will hold a delinquent property tax auction in Doña Ana County on Dec. 15 in Las Cruces for properties with unpaid taxes dating back at least four years.
New Mexico State University professor Jagdish Khubchandani was elected secretary of the World Association of Medical Editors. The nonprofit advances standards in medical publishing across more than 50 countries; his new term runs through 2027.
The Public Education Department has launched a free website where New Mexico teachers can download, adapt and share lessons and classroom materials created by fellow educators, including Indigenous, Black and New Mexico history content.
Sierra County, the most SNAP-dependent county in New Mexico, faces rising food insecurity and growing concerns as the holidays start.
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