Federal initiative targets infrastructure funding hurdles in rural New Mexico

Views 0 Federal officials gathered at the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces to meet with local officials and organizations as part of the Rural Partners Network (RPN). The goal of the federal initiative is to help people in rural communities find resources and funding being funneled from the federal government to organizations […]

Concerns over bail reform continue to be voiced in Las Cruces

Views 0 Vic Villalobos loves dogs. So much so that his two businesses, Fetching Designs and Las Cruces Dock Diving, are either dog oriented or themed. However, in recent months, Villalobos has experienced some challenges that have left him barking up a storm over property crime.

New Mexico Senator Bill Burt to retire after serving 14 years

Views 0 New Mexico Republican State Senator William “Bill” Burt announced his retirement from the Senate Friday after serving 14 years. The District 33 Senator will complete his term through 2024, according to an emailed statement released by the Senate Republican Leadership Office. Senator Burt was appointed to the Senate by former Republican Governor Susana […]

Internet Subsidy Helping 68k Homes Across Southern NM Winds Down

Views 0 LAS CRUCES – A federal initiative helping more than 68,000 low-income homes in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District pay for the internet has begun winding down. That’s after Congress has not renewed funding for the pandemic-relief measure, known as the Affordable Connectivity Program.