New measles case confirmed at Doña Ana County Detention Center
A federal inmate at the Doña Ana County Detention Center has tested positive for measles, with possible exposure reported at the U.S. District Court building in Las Cruces.
State basketball championships begin this week. Here’s what Las Cruces fans need to know
The 2026 New Mexico state basketball championships begin this week, with games scheduled at The Pit, Rio Rancho Events Center and Bernalillo High School.
MountainView launches ‘Jars of Love’ peanut butter drive to support Casa de Peregrinos
MountainView Regional Medical Center has launched its fourth annual Jars of Love peanut butter drive to support Casa de Peregrinos and families facing food insecurity in Doña Ana County.
City to offer spring swim lessons at Las Cruces aquatic facilities
The City of Las Cruces will offer spring swim lessons March 23 through April 2 at the Regional Aquatic Center and Natatorium. Registration is March 14.
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Torrez joins multistate lawsuit challenging changes to federal childhood vaccine policy
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a multistate lawsuit challenging changes to the CDC’s childhood immunization schedule and the replacement of the federal vaccine advisory committee.
All-City High School Art Show to open March 6 at Branigan Cultural Center
The All-City High School Art Show opens March 6 at the Branigan Cultural Center, featuring artwork from 66 Las Cruces-area students and running through April 18.
NM public schools post highest graduation rate in more than a decade
New Mexico’s graduation rate climbed to 80.6% in 2025, the highest in more than a decade, as eight schools exited intensive intervention and Gadsden schools sustained rates above 89%.
DACC to showcase student-created games at March 5 event
Doña Ana Community College will host a Global Game Jam Showcase and Game Development Meetup on March 5 in Las Cruces, featuring games created by students during the 48-hour event.
Torrez joins multistate brief defending birthright citizenship before U.S. Supreme Court
Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a multistate amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging an executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship.
NMSU students honored with national broadcasting awards
New Mexico State University students earned national broadcasting honors, including a top social media award for KRUX’s online content director and finalist recognition in public affairs programming.
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