Federal oil-and-gas leasing surges in New Mexico as royalty rates fall
BLM says New Mexico oil-and-gas lease sales have generated more than $4.4 billion in 2026 as a new federal law lowers royalty rates for new production.
155 citations issued in joint Las Cruces-NMSU traffic operation
Las Cruces and NMSU police issued 155 traffic citations during a three-hour enforcement operation along University Avenue on the first day of fall classes.
Nearly 30,000 New Mexicans face deadline to seek pandemic unemployment debt forgiveness
Nearly 30,000 New Mexicans covered by a class action settlement have until Feb. 21 to apply for forgiveness of pandemic-era unemployment debt.
NM State adds Seton Hall transfer Stephon Payne
NM State men’s basketball added fifth-year forward Stephon Payne, who started all 33 games for Seton Hall last season and averaged 6.5 rebounds.
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NM residents protest pending Project Jupiter air quality permit outside Environment Department
New Mexico residents protested Project Jupiter outside the Environment Department as opponents filed new legal challenges over water wells and the air permit process.
NMSU Engineering awards nearly $1 million in scholarships to more than 1,300 students
NMSU’s College of Engineering awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships to more than 1,300 students during the 2025-26 academic year through the Scholar Dollar$ application.
DACC to showcase free TimelyCare health services Aug. 26
DACC will host a TimelyCare event Aug. 26 at its Espina Campus to showcase free virtual medical and mental health services available to students.
WNMU hosts one of 19 nationally certified economic development courses
WNMU hosted one of 19 nationally certified basic economic development courses, drawing regional leaders to Silver City for a week of professional training.
NM State Swim & Dive releases 2026-27 schedule
NM State Swim & Dive released its 2026-27 schedule, including five home events in Las Cruces and a Jan. 23 rivalry meet against New Mexico.
Aridification is here
Laura Paskus writes that New Mexico is already living with aridification as rivers dry, reservoirs shrink, trees die and communities face worsening water stress.
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