The LCPS Board of Education Superintendent Search has three finalists
292 Views On Tuesday, Las Cruces Public Schools announced three finalists are remaining for the district’s superintendent search following two days of interviews. The finalists are Dr. Debra Elder, Monica Mesa, and Ignacio Ruíz.
Police Chief Miguel Dominguez Announces Retirement
253 Views Miguel Dominguez, Chief of the Las Cruces Police Department, has announced his retirement. Dominguez has been the LCPD Chief since 2020 and is a 21-year veteran of law enforcement. The City of Las Cruces anticipates naming an interim chief in the coming weeks while it conducts a nationwide search for its next Chief […]
Legal intervention defends protections for lesser prairie chickens
315 Views A recent legal intervention was made to protect the Lesser Prairie Chickens. Scott Brocato spoke with Jason Rylander, legal director of the Climate Law Institute at the Center for Biological Diversity, about the intervention.
Four Hikers Rescued from Organ Mountains
281 Views Four hikers were rescued on Monday from the rough terrain of the Organ Mountains. The Las Cruces Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team and three other rescue teams helped extract the hikers who became stranded on the west face of the Organ Mountains.
Don’t get too excited about those rebates!
269 Views Commentary by Paul Gessing According to New Mexico’s Tax and Revenue Department rebate checks (or transfers to bank accounts) will be going out at any time during the middle of June. At the Rio Grande Foundation we welcome the $500 or $1,000 (depending on single/married filing status). This is especially true at a […]
Ex-GOP candidate to remain jailed in connection with drive-bys at lawmakers’ homes
283 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A judge ruled that a failed political candidate will remain jailed on federal charges that include election interference related to a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque.
City Council in Las Cruces votes against loosening cannabis buffer zone
282 Views This week, in a 4-3 vote, the Las Cruces City Council voted against eliminating the 300-foot buffer between cannabis retailers and single-family residential zoning districts as well as other cannabis retailers. Scott Brocato reports on the meeting.
Lorenzo Alba, executive director of Casa de Peregrinos, talks about the 15th annual Taste of Las Cruces
284 Views On Thursday, the 15th annual Taste of Las Cruces will be held to benefit the Casa de Peregrinos food program. Scott Brocato recently talked with Lorenzo Alba, executive director of Casa de Peregrinos, about the event and how it will help the food pantry feed the community.
FYI+ Provides FREE Summer Meals – June 5-July 14 to youth 1-18 in Doña Ana County
304 Views Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the Community, host Emily Guerra spoke with Families & Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+), Director of Business & Community Engagement, Jeanne Resendez, about their services to the community. Their Summer Food Service Program begins June 5th through July 14th at over 30 locations […]
Rep. Gabe Vasquez discusses debt ceiling compromise
301 Views New Mexico Representative Gabe Vasquez recently spoke with Scott Brocato and gave his thoughts on the recent compromise that was reached between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to raise the debt ceiling and avoid default, including whether or not he will vote in favor of it.
