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A cold evening outside a Sunland Park dispensary brought back memories Adam Thomas knows firsthand, including his experience with homelessness …
From Saturday's Veteran's Day parade.
Ohio is a state filled with greenery that ranges from big leafy trees to tall grass and various kinds of flowers, such as poppies. To go from …
For much of her childhood, Mari Lee struggled to find a place where she belonged. Born into a Korean family in Japan, she grew up without …
The 12th annual Las Cruces International Film Festival will honor Emmy-winning actor, producer, and director Kelsey Grammer with its prestigious …
A place where generations of Las Cruces residents have played basketball, joined leagues and spent afternoons with friends looks considerably …
For more than a decade, New Mexico State University has hosted an annual Military and Veterans Appreciation Week to honor students, faculty …
For students pursuing the humanities at Doña Ana Community College, learning may soon extend beyond textbooks and classrooms into hands-on work …
It wasn’t the ending the Organ Mountain girls soccer team expected. And when it came, it was painfully sudden. With less than a minute …
Denton Walter had already scored four touchdowns against Centennial when Las Cruces High needed one more play from him. The senior and …
The NM State men’s basketball team opened its 2026-27 season on Tuesday night, welcoming in the Western New Mexico Mustangs to begin year four …
By late afternoon November had swept the last golden leaves against the garden gate. The trees stood nearly bare beneath a gray sky, and a cool wind hurried along the street sending everyone a little deeper into their coats. In every house the...
More Inside the Kitchen
For the fourth-straight year, official enrollment numbers at New Mexico State University have grown, with the main Las Cruces campus showing a 3.7% increase over 2025 – the largest percentage increase among all of New Mexico’s four-year state...
More Classroom Connection
Every sailor’s story of naval service is unique. For Airman Apprentice Isaac Sanchez, this story has ties to Las Cruces, where skills and values learned there are foundational to success in the Navy. “Growing up, I learned the importance of...
More Hometown Heroes
There is something special about a community that comes together with a shared purpose. It is found in the generosity of neighbors, the dedication of local organizations, and the willingness of people to show up for one another. At the Community...
More Community Impact
“He leads from the heart,” New Mexico State University Theatre Department associate professor Nichole Hamilton said about Mario Manuel Montiel, who plays the lead in the Theatre Department’s production of “Footloose” the musical, which opens Nov....
More Desert Expressions
As we enter our most pleasant season, fall, the garden calls for attention before the cold days of winter. As I consider preparing my garden for the next season, I’m inspired by the research and recommendations of author Doug Tallamy, an...
More Living Spaces
A bikepacking ride that started with about 10 local cyclists is now drawing 200 participants to southern New Mexico, marking a decade of growth for an event that has become a celebration of the region's public lands and outdoor...
More Destination Las Cruces
Every city has a haunted house that “caters” to ghosts and spirts. This is indeed the month of ghosts and other apparitions lurking around with Halloween just around the corner. Las Cruces and nearby Mesilla feature several famous haunted...
More Echoes of the Past
It is with heavy hearts and yet fond memories that we announce the passing of Reynaldo Ronquillo Archuleta on October 23, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1931 in Picacho, NM to Anastacio …
John R. Hanson, 77, passed away quietly in his home on Monday, October 12, 2026. Born October 3, 1949, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Bill and Evelyn Hanson, John lived a life defined …
Janice Carol Reed was born in Macon Missouri on 18 October 1943 to Helma Serece (Jones) Reed and Roy Kenneth Reed. Within a short time, her parents divorced and Jan and …
In loving memory of David Esquivel Reyes, 62. He was born October 9, 1963, in Lordsburg, New Mexico and entered into rest June 17, 2026, in Granbury, Texas. A celebration of Life …
Every fall, an email lands in Maya's inbox announcing open enrollment. And every year, she quickly clicks "renew" and moves on. Open enrollment is when you choose your medical and other workplace benefits for the coming year. Most companies hold...
What started as making perler beads for fun when he was younger has grown into a business with a purpose for Centennial High School junior Bradley Francis. At just 16 years old, Francis is turning a childhood hobby into a growing business....
Your financial security is only as strong as your digital security. A single stolen password, convincing scam or fraudulent investment offer can …
Piñatas, goodie bags, and cake. Getting the kids organized and making sure everything was where it was supposed to be. Maria Lupe …
If you've just started managing your own finances, recommitted to doing it well or noticed your spending isn't making you as happy as you'd …
