City Hall-area parking lot to close June 22 for pothole repairs
A city parking lot near Las Cruces City Hall will close June 22 for pothole repairs and is expected to reopen June 23.
Former Mesilla Marshals intern graduates from State Police academy
Nevaeh Lopez, a former criminal scene investigator intern with the Mesilla Marshals Office, graduated June 17 from the New Mexico State Police Academy as part of the 107th Recruit Class.
PRC to hear public comment Monday in Las Cruces on EPE rate case
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will hold a public comment hearing Monday in Las Cruces on El Paso Electric’s proposed New Mexico rate changes. Residents can also submit written comments through the PRC’s online portal by referencing Docket No. 25-00082-UT.
Op-Ed: Reducing childhood adversity can help curb harmful social media use
Harmful social media use among young people is not only a technology issue. Ned Rubin writes that prevention should include stronger safeguards and support for families.
Nearly 50 students graduate from DACC adult education program
Doña Ana Community College recognized more than 40 adult education students who earned GED or HiSET diplomas during ceremonies in Sunland Park and Las Cruces.
Two KRWG radio hosts mark 26 years on air
Emily Guerra and Leora Zeitlin have hosted two of KRWG Public Media’s signature radio programs since March 8, 2000.
Fire damages mobile home on Calle Sosa
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a Thursday afternoon fire that damaged a mobile home on Calle Sosa. No injuries were reported.
Heinrich, Luján press Rubio over Ebola, hantavirus preparedness
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are pressing Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Ebola and hantavirus preparedness after foreign aid cuts and the U.S. withdrawal from WHO.
Las Cruces Natatorium to close June 20 for Senior Olympics
The Las Cruces Natatorium will reopen Monday after hosting a Senior Olympics swim meet Saturday.
Firm recruits influencers to promote Project Jupiter data center
A marketing agency that worked on New Mexico’s Medicaid re-enrollment campaign is recruiting influencers to promote Project Jupiter, the controversial AI data center under construction in Doña Ana County, Source New Mexico reports.
Las Cruces cooling stations to open as triple-digit heat arrives
Las Cruces will activate cooling stations beginning Saturday as triple-digit temperatures arrive. Residents are encouraged to call ahead to verify hours.
Crossroads Acupuncture fundraiser set for tonight in Las Cruces
Crossroads Acupuncture will host a trauma-informed breathwork and acupuncture fundraiser Friday evening in Las Cruces.
Heinrich says SunZia clean energy project is fully operational
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich said the SunZia clean energy transmission project is fully operational after years of federal permitting, route disputes and construction.
Havana Quintet to bring Cuban and Latin jazz to Las Cruces Juneteenth festival
David Rodriguez and the Havana Quintet will perform a free Cuban and Latin jazz concert June 21 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces.
Ethics watchdog presses dark-money group that backed House Democrats
New Mexico’s State Ethics Commission is seeking more information from New Chapter New Mexico, a dark-money group that supported state House Democratic candidates.
Las Cruces teen sand volleyball tournament registration opens June 22
Las Cruces Parks & Recreation will open registration June 22 for a 6v6 co-ed teen sand volleyball tournament at Meerscheidt Recreation Center.
Toulouse Oliver suspends lieutenant governor campaign
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver suspended her campaign for lieutenant governor, citing recent changes to her health and family commitments.
NMSU philosophy professor retires after 39 years of big questions
NMSU philosophy professor Timothy Cleveland will retire July 1 after 39 years at the university, where he taught, mentored students and chaired the department.
