Vasquez, lawmakers question proposed 64% cut to Forest Service trail funding
Rep. Gabe Vasquez joins lawmakers questioning a proposed $14 million cut to Forest Service trail maintenance funding and seeking answers by Oct. 30.
Former Las Cruces teacher pleads guilty to child solicitation charges
Former Camino Real Middle School teacher Wyatt Cornelius pleaded guilty to two felonies in a case involving Snapchat messages with a 14-year-old student.
Aggies seek offensive rebound against Sam Houston in Wednesday CUSA matchup
New Mexico State visits Sam Houston on Wednesday, Oct. 21, looking to rebound from a 22-3 loss to FIU. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. on ESPN2.
Santa Fe, Las Cruces No Kings events focus on early voting
No Kings rallies in Las Cruces and Santa Fe emphasized early voting Saturday, with demonstrators marching to polling locations ahead of the 2026 election.
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Heinrich, Cassidy propose reading specialists for every public school
Sens. Martin Heinrich and Bill Cassidy propose federal grants for school reading specialists, with support from Las Cruces educator Nancy L. Orta.
More than 9,000 ballots cast in Doña Ana County as early voting expands
Doña Ana County voters have cast 9,080 ballots in the 2026 general election. State figures show 97,494 votes statewide as an absentee deadline approaches.
Fire damages vacant mobile home on Holiday Avenue in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters responded to a mobile home fire Sunday afternoon on Holiday Avenue. No injuries were reported, and investigators have not determined the cause.
NMSU receives $2.85 million to explore geothermal energy near Las Cruces
NMSU researchers received nearly $2.85 million to investigate geothermal resources near Las Cruces, with seismic testing planned for November.
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LCPS weighs policy barring grade penalties for late work, absences
Las Cruces Public Schools will consider a grading policy that prohibits penalties for late work and absences. The public can comment before adoption.
Las Cruces considers $455,000 purchase of former Shook Tire property with no specific use planned
Las Cruces City Council will vote Monday on purchasing the former Shook Tire site at 717 N. Main St. for $455,000, with redevelopment plans still undecided.
Public Safety
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Former Las Cruces teacher pleads guilty to child solicitation charges
Former Camino Real Middle School teacher Wyatt Cornelius pleaded guilty to two felonies in a case involving Snapchat messages with a 14-year-old student.
Fire damages vacant mobile home on Holiday Avenue in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters responded to a mobile home fire Sunday afternoon on Holiday Avenue. No injuries were reported, and investigators have not determined the cause.
Project Jupiter
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Oracle touts Project Jupiter benefits during tour as wrangling over power continues
Oracle highlights Project Jupiter's economic benefits as its power plans face permit delays, emissions scrutiny and questions from Doña Ana County commissioners.
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.
Education
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Heinrich, Cassidy propose reading specialists for every public school
Sens. Martin Heinrich and Bill Cassidy propose federal grants for school reading specialists, with support from Las Cruces educator Nancy L. Orta.
NMSU receives $2.85 million to explore geothermal energy near Las Cruces
NMSU researchers received nearly $2.85 million to investigate geothermal resources near Las Cruces, with seismic testing planned for November.
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.
