Doña Ana voters approve soil and water conservation mill levy with 86% support
Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District voters approve a 0.25-mill levy with 85.8% support, creating recurring funding for local conservation.
Nathan Small wins sixth term in New Mexico House District 36
Nathan Small wins reelection in New Mexico House District 36, defeating Julia Ruiz by 2,252 votes. Read his election-night response and priorities.
Las Cruces voters approve $26 million Branigan Library bond with 69% support
Las Cruces voters approve a $26 million bond for Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, with 68.9% voting yes. See results and renovation plans.
Sarah Silva wins second House District 53 term by wider margin than in 2024
Sarah Silva wins reelection in New Mexico House District 53, defeating Ben Luna Jr. by 1,772 votes after a narrow 158-vote victory in 2024.
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Lori Martinez wins New Mexico House District 37 race over Isabella Solis
Lori Martinez defeats Isabella Solis in New Mexico House District 37, winning the open Las Cruces legislative seat in the 2026 election.
Willie Madrid wins Doña Ana County Commission District 3 race
Willie Madrid wins the 2026 Doña Ana County Commission District 3 election over Susie Kimble and Julia Brown, according to unofficial results.
Daisy Maldonado wins Doña Ana County Commission District 1 race
Daisy Maldonado wins the 2026 Doña Ana County Commission District 1 election, defeating Samantha Barncastle Salopek in unofficial returns.
Vanessa Ordoñez wins Doña Ana County sheriff's race, defeating former sheriff Todd Garrison
Democrat Vanessa Ordoñez defeats Republican Todd Garrison in the 2026 Doña Ana County sheriff's race, according to unofficial election returns.
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Doña Ana County to discuss $10 million water grant program tied to Project Jupiter
Doña Ana County commissioners will discuss rules for a $10 million water and wastewater grant program tied to Project Jupiter on Nov. 3.
New Mexico Civil Rights Act hasn’t sparked more lawsuits, police resignations, early study finds
An early study finds no significant increase in lawsuits, settlement payouts or police resignations after New Mexico enacted its Civil Rights Act in 2021.
Public Safety
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New Mexico Civil Rights Act hasn’t sparked more lawsuits, police resignations, early study finds
An early study finds no significant increase in lawsuits, settlement payouts or police resignations after New Mexico enacted its Civil Rights Act in 2021.
Clocks fall back Sunday as Las Cruces firefighters urge smoke alarm checks
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, 2026. Las Cruces fire and police officials remind residents to turn clocks back and check smoke alarms.
Project Jupiter
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Doña Ana County to discuss $10 million water grant program tied to Project Jupiter
Doña Ana County commissioners will discuss rules for a $10 million water and wastewater grant program tied to Project Jupiter on Nov. 3.
Project Jupiter oversight committee to hold first public meeting Saturday in Las Cruces
Project Jupiter's Community Monitoring Committee meets Oct. 31 in Las Cruces. Residents can suggest topics and experts for future public meetings.
Education
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New Mexico educators lay out proposals to improve student job prospects
New Mexico educators propose expanding student workforce opportunities, hiring more school counselors and improving career outcome data.
New Mexico student privacy proposal would allow some AI training, exclude existing contracts
New Mexico's proposed student data privacy rule would allow some AI training and would not retroactively regulate existing vendor contracts, PED says.
Community
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Mesilla Valley Chorale announces Dec. 13 holiday concert at Rio Grande Theatre
Mesilla Valley Chorale will perform its annual holiday concert Dec. 13 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. Tickets are on sale now for $10.
Clocks fall back Sunday as Las Cruces firefighters urge smoke alarm checks
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, 2026. Las Cruces fire and police officials remind residents to turn clocks back and check smoke alarms.
