Las Cruces' Great Pumpkin Candy Drop returns Oct. 25 to Maag Field
Las Cruces' annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop returns Oct. 25 to Maag Field, with free candy, games, music and goody bags for children ages 1 to 4.
New Mexico confirms two more screwworm cases in Grant County, expands surveillance
New Mexico animal health officials confirmed two additional New World screwworm cases in Grant County and expanded surveillance and animal movement precautions.
Doña Ana County jury convicts man of attempted murder in 2024 shooting
A Doña Ana County jury convicted Eddie Joe Valdez of attempted first-degree murder and evidence tampering in a 2024 shooting near Peter Hurd Road.
NMSU Global Campus, MVEDA launch AI readiness course for small businesses
NMSU Global Campus and MVEDA are partnering on an online AI readiness course to help Southern New Mexico small businesses evaluate emerging technology.
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Luján, senators demand broadcasters repay taxpayers for Trump ads
New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján joins demands for transparency and reimbursement over millions spent on Trump ads amid federal legal challenges.
Doña Ana County commissioners delay special audit measures, demand greater transparency
Doña Ana County commissioners delayed action on three special audit corrective measures, calling for greater transparency and outside review before approval.
US Interior cancels maintenance, programming at national parks, including several New Mexico sites
White Sands and other New Mexico national parks face delayed maintenance and canceled projects as the Interior Department downgrades nearly 1,500 projects nationwide.
Flood recovery assistance available at two Doña Ana County community centers
Doña Ana County flood victims can meet with disaster case managers at community centers in Rincon and Mesquite. Find locations, hours and how to request help.
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Accountability
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Hatch Valley school board approves food pantry lease with Casa de Peregrinos, pending state approval
Hatch Valley school board members approved a proposed food pantry lease with Casa de Peregrinos, but the arrangement still requires state authorization.
Doña Ana County commissioners delay special audit measures, demand greater transparency
Doña Ana County commissioners delayed action on three special audit corrective measures, calling for greater transparency and outside review before approval.
Public Safety
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Doña Ana County jury convicts man of attempted murder in 2024 shooting
A Doña Ana County jury convicted Eddie Joe Valdez of attempted first-degree murder and evidence tampering in a 2024 shooting near Peter Hurd Road.
Hatch Valley schools weigh armed security as police staffing shortages complicate officer coverage
Hatch Valley school board members are exploring security options after police staffing shortages complicated efforts to provide a school resource officer.
Project Jupiter
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Doña Ana County names 11 members to Project Jupiter monitoring committee
Doña Ana County announced 11 appointees to its Project Jupiter Community Monitoring Committee, including three members representing District 2.
Oracle's renewable energy plan raises questions over Project Jupiter emissions, local benefits
Oracle's renewable energy plan may not directly power Project Jupiter, raising questions about local benefits and 8.8 million tons of potential annual emissions.
Education
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NMSU Global Campus, MVEDA launch AI readiness course for small businesses
NMSU Global Campus and MVEDA are partnering on an online AI readiness course to help Southern New Mexico small businesses evaluate emerging technology.
Hatch Valley schools weigh armed security as police staffing shortages complicate officer coverage
Hatch Valley school board members are exploring security options after police staffing shortages complicated efforts to provide a school resource officer.
Community
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Las Cruces' Great Pumpkin Candy Drop returns Oct. 25 to Maag Field
Las Cruces' annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop returns Oct. 25 to Maag Field, with free candy, games, music and goody bags for children ages 1 to 4.
NMSU Art Museum to open exhibitions featuring Marietta Leis, Shirley Crow
The NMSU Art Museum will open exhibitions featuring Marietta Patricia Leis and Shirley Crow on Oct. 16, with a public reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
