NMSU’s rewritten youth-program rules require background checks, advance registration
NMSU’s rewritten rules for programs involving minors require advance registration, background checks and training while restricting some overnight youth programs.
New Mexico Dem US Rep. Vasquez debates 2nd Congressional District GOP challenger Cunningham
Gabe Vasquez and Greg Cunningham clash over immigration enforcement, Medicaid, affordability and AI regulation during a debate in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District.
NMSU receives $22.1 million to continue nuclear waste monitoring near Carlsbad
NMSU's Carlsbad research center received $22.1 million to continue independent environmental monitoring near the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant for five years.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra stuns with 'Heaven on Earth,' welcomes back soprano Meechot Marrero
Leah Romero reviews the El Paso Symphony Orchestra's Heaven on Earth concert, featuring Strauss, Mahler and guest soprano Meechot Marrero.
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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.
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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NMSU’s rewritten youth-program rules require background checks, advance registration
NMSU’s rewritten rules for programs involving minors require advance registration, background checks and training while restricting some overnight youth programs.
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.
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’s rewritten youth-program rules require background checks, advance registration
NMSU’s rewritten rules for programs involving minors require advance registration, background checks and training while restricting some overnight youth programs.
NMSU receives $22.1 million to continue nuclear waste monitoring near Carlsbad
NMSU's Carlsbad research center received $22.1 million to continue independent environmental monitoring near the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant for five years.
Community
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DACC golf tournament funds 10 student scholarships, campus food pantry
Doña Ana Community College's annual golf tournament funded 10 scholarships worth $1,000 each and provided additional support for the campus food pantry.
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.
