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.
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.
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New Mexico election officials warn against voter intimidation, federal interference
New Mexico officials issued a voter rights advisory detailing restrictions on federal officers, poll watchers and firearms at voting locations for the 2026 election.
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.
Doña Ana County clerk debunks online claims about ballot markings, disqualification
Doña Ana County election officials reject viral claims about ballot markings and explain how ballots that cannot be read by machines may still be counted.
Doña Ana County approves $129,600 to reinvent Renaissance Faire after Arts Council closure
Doña Ana County approved $129,600 for Cruces Creatives to reinvent the Renaissance Faire as Mozaico in 2027 after the longtime Arts Council closed.
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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.
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.
Public Safety
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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.
Las Cruces firefighters extinguish house fire on Cadiz Court
Las Cruces firefighters knocked down a residential fire on Cadiz Court within five minutes Tuesday afternoon. Investigators have not determined the cause.
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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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.
WNMU School of Business reaches record enrollment
Western New Mexico University’s School of Business reached a record 348 declared majors this fall, with gains across several degree programs.
Community
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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.
‘Summerween’ screening set for Oct. 10 at Rio Grande Theatre
Film Las Cruces and The Asylum will host a free Oct. 10 screening of Summerween at the Rio Grande Theatre, followed by a cast and crew Q&A.
