Heinrich, Luján push to extend rural hospital program in New Mexico
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján introduced legislation to extend a federal rural hospital program supporting facilities in Portales and Artesia.
Doña Ana County early voting triples as absentee ballots surge ahead of June primary
Early voting in Doña Ana County has climbed to nearly 6,000 ballots cast ahead of New Mexico’s June 2 primary election, driven by a sharp increase in absentee voting and expanded early voting locations.
Emma Bunch to begin NCAA Women’s Golf Championship on Friday
NM State golfer Emma Bunch begins competition Friday at the 2026 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship in Carlsbad, California after becoming the first Aggie to qualify for the national championship since 2002.
Peachtree Canyon Apartments opens first phase in Las Cruces
Las Cruces officials celebrated the first phase of Peachtree Canyon Apartments, a 144-unit affordable housing development on the city’s East Mesa.
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Suspect in church shooting now faces additional charges tied to attempted gun store burglary
Las Cruces police say a man accused of firing at St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church now faces additional felony charges tied to an attempted gun store burglary and a suspicious device found at his home.
Mayor’s Jazz Fest returns to downtown Las Cruces with Lao Tizer Band concert
The City of Las Cruces will kick off its 2026 Music in the Park series with the free Mayor’s Jazz Fest concert featuring the Lao Tizer Band on May 24 downtown.
Las Cruces opens registration for youth outdoor soccer league
Las Cruces Parks and Recreation will open registration May 26 for its youth outdoor soccer league for children ages 4 to 10, with games beginning in July.
New ‘dark money’ group backs array of New Mexico House Democratic candidates
A newly formed political group is spending money to support several New Mexico House Democratic candidates while disclosing little information about its leadership or funding sources.
Interior Department oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico, Texas generates more than $4 billion
A federal oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas generated more than $4 billion as the Trump administration pushed expanded domestic energy development on public lands.
DACC marks EMS Week by recognizing emergency medical services students, staff
Doña Ana Community College is celebrating EMS Week by recognizing students, faculty and local emergency medical professionals involved in its accredited EMS training program.
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