Data released Sept. 17 by the U.S. Census Bureau show a significant improvement in the poverty rate in New Mexico between 2018 and 2019, New Mexico Voices for Children (NMVC) said in a news … more

It’s not too soon to start preparing for next year’s growing season, and New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service is hosting a six-part online series (via Zoom) … more

Documentary filmmaker Charlie Minn has taken the story of the El Paso mass shooting at Walmart from Aug. 3, 2019. Minn, who spends his time in between Las Cruces and New York, said he will always … more

The overwhelming majority of auto burglaries committed in Las Cruces are considered crimes of opportunity and occur when valuables are left in plain sight, and vehicles parked unattended and … more

The farming and ranching industry was found to be the second-most favorable industry in the state of New Mexico, according to a recent survey conducted by The Garrity Group Public Relations firm. The … more

In a continued dialogue of advancing a statewide clean energy economy, New Mexico State University invites interested individuals to join a discussion on beneficial electrification from 8:30 a.m. to … more

Recovery Communities of New Mexico, the Behavioral Health Planning Council, the Human Services Department, the Behavioral Health Services Division and the State Opioid Response Program, have all … more

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the state will update its guidance within the emergency public health order to permit small groups in exercise settings and safe outdoor activities … more

James Ethington III started collecting guitars long before he could play them. “I had five guitars and couldn’t play a lick,” he said. more

The Bureau of Land Management is selling fuelwood permits for personal use to the public.  Fuelwood permits cost $10 - $12 per cord and are available in person at select locations or online. … more

The state of New Mexico has created a new partnership between the state Attorney General, State Auditor and Ombudsman to protect seniors and specialized care individuals at nursing homes and … more

Let’s face it. We’re all a bit stir crazy these days and have a desperate need to embrace any kind of new surroundings other than our kitchen or bedroom. After all, there’s only so … more

A plaque will be unveiled Wednesday by Mayor Ken Ladner at the Mrs. O.S. Warren house, the only home to survive the many floods to scour what was then Silver City's Main Street, now known as the Big Ditch. more

When knights went into battle, they depended not only on their sword, but on their shield as well. While we do not carry shields around with us, there is one about halfway up in the sky above our … more

The economy on the border between Columbus and Palomas, Mexico is being reshaped dramatically this summer because of the coronavirus quarantine and the Trump policy of lengthening the wall between … more

“Tourists Welcome!” shouts the message painted in a script font on the side of the light green building. Above that are the words, in neat block letters, “Wm. HINDI STORE, … more

In 1775 Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first postmaster general in the United States. Letters were taken to a post office, where the postmaster would note the postage in the upper right … more

Two of America’s most iconic national symbols celebrate anniversaries in September. Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 is the 206th anniversary of Francis Scott Key’s "Defence of Fort M'Henry," which would become “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 marks the 233rd anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, which was ratified and became the supreme law of the land June 21, 1788 when New Hampshire approved it, the last of the nine states required for its ratification. more

With coronavirus in his hair and murder hornets for cufflinks, Old Man Gloom aka Zozobra, heavy with the sadness and gloom of people across New Mexico, went up in flame Friday, Sept. 4. Zozobra is a … more

Both the Las Cruces Fire Department and New Mexico State University held remembrance events for those who died 19 years ago in New York City on Sept. 11. more