County seeks applicants for Public Art Advisory Board vacancy
A resignation has opened a seat on Doña Ana County's seven-member Public Art Advisory Board, which meets quarterly and advises on public art installations.
Meta grant funds NMSU virtual reality training for K-12 educators
A Meta grant is funding new NMSU Global Campus virtual reality training courses designed to help K-12 educators integrate immersive technology into classrooms.
Sunland Park delays Valencia Park rezoning, narrower lot request until Nov. 17
Sunland Park postponed a Valencia Park subdivision rezoning and lot-width variance until Nov. 17 after planning officials disagreed on the two requests.
DACC wins gold, bronze awards for promotional video and student magazine
Doña Ana Community College earned two regional marketing awards for its Apple Distinguished School video and student-produced Vox magazine.
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NMSU research centers celebrate fall with outreach events
NMSU agricultural science centers hosted fall learning events featuring farm demonstrations, pumpkin patches and hands-on activities for elementary students.
WNMU opens escape room to public to support student food security
Western New Mexico University will host a free public escape room Oct. 26 in Silver City, encouraging donations to support student food security.
LCPS superintendent to outline district priorities in Oct. 28 address
Las Cruces Public Schools will hold its 2026 State of the District address Oct. 28, with Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz outlining priorities and challenges.
Sunland Park's first permanent food pantry nears completion, aims to serve hundreds of families
A permanent food pantry nearing completion in Sunland Park could initially serve 500 to 600 families, expanding food access beyond existing mobile distributions.
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Sunland Park delays Valencia Park rezoning, narrower lot request until Nov. 17
Sunland Park postponed a Valencia Park subdivision rezoning and lot-width variance until Nov. 17 after planning officials disagreed on the two requests.
Sunland Park sets Nov. 2 groundbreaking for emergency Futurity Drive reconstruction
Sunland Park will break ground Nov. 2 on Futurity Drive reconstruction, with drainage upgrades, business access protections and construction beginning Nov. 9.
Public Safety
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Appeals court upholds former New Mexico State Police officer's child sexual assault conviction
A New Mexico appeals court upheld former state police officer Ronald Jackson's child sexual assault conviction despite challenges to testimony and prosecutorial conduct.
Silver Alert issued for missing 76-year-old Las Cruces man
Las Cruces police seek help finding Martin Avalos, 76, who went missing Thursday morning. Anyone with information should call 575-526-0795.
Project Jupiter
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Maldonado, Barncastle Salopek name priorities for Doña Ana County Commission District 1
Daisy Maldonado and Samantha Barncastle Salopek outline their priorities for Doña Ana County Commission District 1, including Project Jupiter, infrastructure and transparency.
Data center Project Jupiter air quality permit hearing set for early December
Project Jupiter's air quality permit hearing is scheduled for Dec. 7 in Sunland Park, with public comments, emissions questions and legal motions still at issue.
Education
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Meta grant funds NMSU virtual reality training for K-12 educators
A Meta grant is funding new NMSU Global Campus virtual reality training courses designed to help K-12 educators integrate immersive technology into classrooms.
DACC wins gold, bronze awards for promotional video and student magazine
Doña Ana Community College earned two regional marketing awards for its Apple Distinguished School video and student-produced Vox magazine.
Community
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WNMU opens escape room to public to support student food security
Western New Mexico University will host a free public escape room Oct. 26 in Silver City, encouraging donations to support student food security.
NMSU's 44th annual jewelry sale returns Oct. 26 with student-made creations
NMSU art students will showcase and sell original jewelry during the university's 44th annual sale Oct. 26, featuring unique designs in copper, silver and acrylic.
