Significant late season storm forecast for New Mexico
621 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Much of New Mexico was blanketed by winter weather warnings and advisories as forecasters warned that snow in mountains and rain in valleys could make driving conditions hazardous in some areas Tuesday and Wednesday.
Legislative session ends without passage of marijuana bill; governor calls special session
1,055 Views   LAS CRUCES – The 60-day session of the New Mexico Legislature, which was conducted entirely on Zoom in a state capitol building closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic, ended Saturday without passage of legislation to legalize marijuana.
New Mexico Governor Makes Nominations for Multiple Boards Of Regents
811 Views   SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during this session of the New Mexico Legislature has made a series of nominations and re-appointments to Boards of Regents at institutions of higher learning and specialized education all across New Mexico.
NMSU Men’s Basketball Advances In Conference Tournament
829 Views   LAS VEGAS — Donnie Tillman and Wilfried Likayi scored 12 points apiece and New Mexico State cruised to a 77-61 win over UT-Rio Grande Valley at the Western Athletic Conference Tournament. Third-seeded New Mexico State (11-7) plays No. 2 seed Utah Valley in the semifinals. Javon Levi had 12 points and five assists […]
Proposed Animal Control Ordinance Changes Include Solution To Rising Community Cat Population
884 Views   Las Cruces City Councilors reviewed proposed ordinance revisions for the Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley during Monday’s work session.
State Indian Child Welfare Act Passes New Mexico House
1,170 Views   Santa Fe, N.M. – The New Mexico House of Representatives Monday passed new legislation expanding and codifying protections for Native American children in the state’s child welfare system.  Here is a statement from the NM House Democrats:
PPE Grant Secured For County Firefighters In The Las Cruces Area
745 Views   Doña Ana County was recently awarded $111,984 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant, AFG Supplemental program to purchase personal protective equipment, PPE for professional and volunteer firefighters throughout the County.
Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent struck, killed while walking dogs
780 Views   LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Las Cruces police say Karen Trujillo, school superintendent for New Mexico’s second largest city and a former head of the state Public Education Department, was struck by a minivan and killed while walking her dogs.
Research On Juarez Murders Housed In Las Cruces Archive
838 Views   In the early 1990s, growing numbers of women were reported missing or found dead across the city of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Decades later advocates have documented more than 2,000 women were murdered yet none of their killers have been identified or convicted, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Utility financing bill clears New Mexico Senate panel
670 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A measure aimed at saving customers money when utilities opt to close power plants and recover lost investments has narrowly cleared its first legislative hurdle.
