WNMU social work student turns nursing experience into a new career
WNMU student Desiree Woodard will earn her social work master’s degree in December, building on years in nursing and family caregiving.
New Mexico lawmakers call for veterans’ care, benefits and support on Veterans Day
New Mexico’s senators and Rep. Gabe Vasquez marked Veterans Day with calls to protect veterans’ care and benefits and expand support.
Opinion: Honoring veterans requires more than a thank-you
New Mexico Rep. Kathleen Cates calls for stronger support and funding for veteran housing, employment and transitional services ahead of Veterans Day.
No. 15 Gonzaga overwhelms NMSU after close first half in 109-68 loss
NMSU trailed No. 15 Gonzaga by five at halftime before falling 109-68 in Spokane. Mark Lavrenov led the Aggies with 19 points.
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Liberty spoils NMSU homecoming despite Williams’ two touchdowns
NMSU fell to Liberty 30-14 on homecoming in Las Cruces despite 150 receiving yards and two touchdowns from AJ Williams III.
Las Cruces seeks public input on homelessness, substance abuse and mental health Nov. 17
Las Cruces will host a Nov. 17 community listening session on homelessness, substance abuse and mental health at Central Elementary. Recording consent is required.
NMSU Physical Science Laboratory marks 80 years of aerospace, defense research
NMSU's Physical Science Laboratory celebrates 80 years, tracing its evolution from White Sands rocket testing to modern aerospace and defense research.
New Mexico guarded its drivers’ data. Border Patrol is watching anyway.
UNM law professor Shaw Drake examines Border Patrol surveillance towers in Sunland Park and gaps in New Mexico's driver privacy protections.
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Doña Ana County clerk details why Sunland Park's $8.25M bond questions missed ballot
Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin explains why Sunland Park's $8.25 million bond questions were omitted from the Nov. 3 ballot.
Judge finds New Mexico education reform plan incomplete, orders fixes by March 2027
A New Mexico judge ordered PED to address gaps in its Yazzie/Martinez education reform plan by March 26, 2027, after finding the proposal incomplete.
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Las Cruces seeks public input on homelessness, substance abuse and mental health Nov. 17
Las Cruces will host a Nov. 17 community listening session on homelessness, substance abuse and mental health at Central Elementary. Recording consent is required.
Three Deming police officers fatally shoot man during pursuit; second man found dead
Three Deming police officers fatally shot Jaime Aguilar during a Nov. 5 pursuit. State Police are also investigating a second man's death nearby.
Project Jupiter
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Data centers raise Southwest power costs, study finds as Heinrich seeks ratepayer protections
Research estimates data centers raised Southwest wholesale power prices 8.6%. Sen. Martin Heinrich backs legislation to protect utility customers from grid costs.
Project Jupiter developer waives air permit deadline, seeks to postpone Dec. 7 hearing
Project Jupiter's developer has waived a Nov. 23 air permit decision deadline as New Mexico regulators seek to postpone the Dec. 7 public hearing.
Education
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NMSU Physical Science Laboratory marks 80 years of aerospace, defense research
NMSU's Physical Science Laboratory celebrates 80 years, tracing its evolution from White Sands rocket testing to modern aerospace and defense research.
DACC to celebrate first-generation college students Nov. 12 in Las Cruces
Doña Ana Community College will host a free, public celebration of first-generation college students Nov. 12 at its Espina Campus in Las Cruces.
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Las Cruces seeks public input on homelessness, substance abuse and mental health Nov. 17
Las Cruces will host a Nov. 17 community listening session on homelessness, substance abuse and mental health at Central Elementary. Recording consent is required.
DACC seeks student artwork for spring 2027 exhibits at two campuses
Doña Ana Community College is accepting student artwork for spring 2027 exhibits at its East Mesa and Espina campuses. Submissions are due Dec. 11.
