Doña Ana County offers free spay, neuter clinics in three rural communities
Doña Ana County Animal Control will offer free spay and neuter clinics in Organ, La Mesa and the Village of Doña Ana from July 20 through Aug. 5.
Where things stand in Democrats' search for a lieutenant governor nominee
New Mexico Democratic Party leaders will vote July 25-29 to select a new lieutenant governor nominee after Maggie Toulouse Oliver withdrew from the race.
Vasquez seeks answers from NTSB on deadly plane crash near Ruidoso
Rep. Gabe Vasquez met with NTSB officials seeking answers about a May medical transport plane crash near Ruidoso that killed four people and sparked the Seven Cabins Fire.
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.
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CYFD denies that it refused to produce records in NMDOJ’s investigation
CYFD denied allegations that it withheld records, misused confidentiality laws and retaliated against critics during a state Justice Department investigation.
Las Cruces Public Schools releases 2026 meet-and-greet, open house schedule
Las Cruces Public Schools has released meet-and-greet, schedule pickup and open house dates for every campus ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office to close July 22
The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office will close to the public July 22 for staff training and resume regular hours the following morning.
New Mexico local governments lag in spending opioid settlement funds, new report finds
A state audit found New Mexico counties and cities spent just $15 million of roughly $110 million in opioid settlement funds received through mid-2025.
Incoming NMSU swimmer Juliet Nicholson selected to represent Canada
Incoming NMSU swimmer Juliet Nicholson will represent Canada at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships Aug. 17-20 in Vancouver.
Heinrich opposes two Trump nominees, backs third in Senate committee
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich opposed two Trump administration nominees and supported a third during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee meeting.
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