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DJ Dudley powers Aggies past WNMU
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 of the Jason Hooten era. Newcomer DJ Dudley led all scorers with 22 points, while fellow first-year...
The Organ Mountain girls won the district cross country title.
Galaz, Medina win individual district titles
Organ Mountain sophomore Ashley Galaz raced from behind to claim the District 3-5A girls cross country title Oct. 31 at Centennial High School. The victory paced the Knights as they won the girls team title with six runners finishing among the top...
Aggies clinch CUSA tournament berth with win over Jax State
Returning to the NM State Soccer Complex for their final bout of the regular season, the Aggies hosted the Gamecocks of Jax State on Saturday afternoon. Just 11 minutes into action, Kennedy Herrera put the Aggies on the board, while Sydnee Johnson...
    • Food donation brings story of generosity full circle

      There were times during Samuel Hernandez's childhood when his parents worked long hours, made sacrifices and still struggled to put enough food …

    • The final pour

      After nearly 17 years in Las Cruces, Pecan Grill & Brewery is preparing to close its doors, ending a chapter that owners Tom and Jeanine …

    • The legacy of Fire Station 3

      For more than half a century, firefighters rushed out of a station on Valley Drive to answer emergencies across Las Cruces. They fought fires, …

    • Halloween takes over the mall

      Halloween festivities are coming a day early to Mesilla Valley Mall, where families can trade door-to-door trick-or-treating for an evening of …

    • The sister she never had

      Growing up with four older brothers, Analia Cruz knew plenty about being someone's little sister. What she didn't know was what it would be like …

    • Aggies drop season opener

      On Monday night, college basketball returned for the 2026-27 season – along with it came the first game for NM State under Head Coach Adeniyi …

    • Mountain bikers gear up for race day

      For years, Guillermo Álvarez and his fellow mountain bikers have ridden the trails of the Doña Ana Mountains, discussing how they might turn …

    • One week, two paths

      Centennial heads into rivalry week with a win behind it. Las Cruces arrives looking to rebound. By Friday night, one of them will have the final …

Super Section Stories
Las Cruces' longtime Renaissance fair tradition is taking a different shape this year, with familiar performers and historical activities finding a home at an event where families won't have to pay to get through the gate.  Renaissance Gone...
Max Rascon knows what it takes to make a beat. Getting that music heard, however, is another challenge entirely.  It's one he hopes to make easier for aspiring musicians through Juarez Music Group LLC, an independent record label and...
The Las Cruces International Film Festival hosted a special event on Saturday, Oct. 17 at which the documentary film "The Day the Music Died" screened for a Las Cruces audience. The filmmaker who created this work about the iconic Don McLean song,...
Inside
OPINION
Serving our country in the armed forces is one of the greatest acts of community service there is in America. Men and women give so much in order to keep our country safe. They serve in various capacities including Reserve forces, active duty, and...
Today (as I write this) is Election Day. Regardless of your political leanings, I can’t help but view today as a day of hope for New Mexico and our country. Today is a day of change, at least in part. Today, we turn over a new leaf. At least...
I typically write my column on Sunday and send it first thing Monday morning. There are times when the lag between when I write it and you read it can cause a problem. If Democrats didn’t win the House or Senate on Tuesday, this column won’t make...
The New Mexico Supreme Court just rejected efforts from activist groups that would have halted Project Jupiter in its tracks. The data center now has a green light, and the unions in our state will be the first to benefit. Those of us...

 

Memorial Medical Center updates The Memorial Medical Center Board of Trustees, joined by the MMC Executive Leadership team, invite area residents to Memorial Medical Center’s annual public board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6-7 p.m. at the...
City offers Halloween safety tips The Las Cruces police and fire departments are reminding parents to take the necessary steps to make Halloween safe for all involved. Possibly the most important safeguard – especially for parents of young...
Award for Financial Services Department The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the City of Las Cruces Financial Services Department the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its annual budget...
MONEY MATTERS
Financial Focus

How to make the most of open enrollment this year

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...

Kids Can Youth Business Spotlight

A business with beads

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....

 

Living Well
On the front lines of care
A few days ago, while attending a Basic Life Support CPR recertification course, the instructor checked my credentials and paused. “Why are you taking the BLS course? This is usually for medical professionals.” I smiled, because I am a medical...
A Comfort Keepers caregiver talks with an older woman on a porch swing. Companionship is among the services in-home caregivers provide to help older adults remain in familiar surroundings.
The distance between care and home
Growing older doesn't always mean leaving home. But for seniors in rural southern New Mexico, getting the help they need to stay there can be difficult.  Long distances, transportation costs and limited staffing can complicate in-home...
A painful path to a promising dental career
Tyler Parsons had no intention of becoming a dentist. In fact, after a couple of painful experiences with dentists while serving as a missionary in Peru, he wasn't particularly fond of the profession. He had always planned to become a physician....
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