Legislative session opens today — here’s what matters first for southern New Mexico
New Mexico lawmakers open the 2026 legislative session today. Here’s what to watch first — and what could matter most for southern New Mexico.
DACC launching paid campus journalism internships
Doña Ana Community College is launching a paid campus journalism program, selecting eight students for newsroom internships as the college builds its first student-run newscast and newspaper.
NMDOT names District 1 snowplows ‘Chilly Changa’ and ‘DuckDuckOrangeTruck’
The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced winners of its 2026 Name a Snowplow contest, with District 1 — including Las Cruces and Doña Ana County — getting “Chilly Changa” and “DuckDuckOrangeTruck.”
House Democrats preview 2026 priorities as session nears
Days before New Mexico lawmakers return to Santa Fe, House Democrats are previewing what they want to prioritize in the 2026 session — and what those early signals could mean for southern New Mexico.
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