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Mario Moccia out as NMSU athletics director
Mario Moccia, who led New Mexico State University’s Athletics Department for over a decade, is out as athletics director following a months-long state Department of Justice investigation.  … more
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An empty legislative session is seen at the New Mexico state Capitol building in Santa Fe on Dec. 26, 2024.
Modernizing the New Mexico Legislature
State Rep. Angelica Rubio, a Las Cruces Democrat, has made modernization of New Mexico’s unique part-time, unpaid legislature one of her priorities, advancing bills related to legislative … more
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Las Cruces police investigate suspected murder-suicide
Las Cruces police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide involving an elderly couple in north Las Cruces. more
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Advocacy group plans to fight mega farms in New Mexico
Over the past 20 years, New Mexico has lost half of its family-scale dairy farms to big factory farms. That’s according to Food & Water Watch, an advocacy group that argues this increasing … more
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A hiring notice posted at the entrance to a Taco Bell restaurant in Las Cruces, Dec. 30, 2024.
Hourly minimum wage increases with new year
On Jan. 1, 2025 ushered in a new increase of Las Cruces’ minimum wage: from $12.36 to $12.65 per hour. more
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Las Cruces City Hall, Dec. 7, 2024.
AG office: City violated law in selection of city manager
The city of Las Cruces violated New Mexico’s Open Meetings Act throughout the process of selecting its new city manager earlier in 2024, an investigation by the state Department of Justice … more
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Sandy BarMcQ, a retired schoolteacher and longtime community organizer in Las Cruces, addresses supporters at a small rally outside her apartment on Dec. 21, 2024. BarMcQ was recently given a no-cause notice that her apartment lease will not be renewed, forcing her to find a new place to live in a tough housing market.
Las Cruces retiree losing home sparks call for more tenant protections
A group of about 50 people gathered in front of a quiet, single-story apartment building on a quiet Las Cruces street Saturday morning. Many of them held signs bearing messages written by hand: … more
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Hector Terrazas was recently appointed as the city’s deputy director for natural gas and energy.
City names new natural gas and energy deputy
Hector Terrazas was named as the city of Las Cruces’ deputy director for natural gas and energy, according to a news release. Per a job description posted online, Terrazas is expected to … more
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Chile Drop spices up new year’s eve
As the first quarter of the 21 st century draws to a close, a whole new year stands poised to usher in new hopes, new dreams and the inevitable realization that the more things change, the more they … more
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Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin administers the oath of office to new regents of New Mexico State University in 2023.
Public invited to 2024 swearing-in ceremony
Successful candidates from the 2024 general election will be sworn in at the Doña Ana County government building on Dec. 30.  The swearing-in ceremony, including recitation of the … more
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Greg Scarboro, aka Santa Claus, takes his seat at the Mesilla Valley Mall on Dec. 19, 2024. Scarboro has adopted an Christmas Eve practice of having his beard shaved to promote a local charity. This year, the event will benefit Jardin de los Niños of Las Cruces. Donations are being accepted now through Dec. 24.
Santa plans Christmas Eve shave for charity
Santa will receive a clean shave on Christmas Eve capping a fundraising driving to benefit Jardin de Los Niños more
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The 54th LCPD Academy graduation class includes Vincent Montoya, Veridiana Porras, Juan Prieto, Alan Ramirez, Eric Reynolds, and Jannette Soto, with Montoya heading to the NMSU Police Department.
Police department still short of full staffing after graduation
Six people will graduate from the 54th Las Cruces Police Department academy this month, adding five to LCPD’s roster and one to New Mexico State University’s police department.  … more
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Las Cruces City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau addresses a budget retreat at New Mexico State University’s Stan Fulton Center on Dec. 17, 2024.
Budget process kicks off early with city council input
A new police training facility, greater investment in the library system, road improvements and preparation for a Trump presidency: There was no unifying theme among the seven presentations from the … more
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The Las Cruces Police Department headquarters on E. Picacho Avenue downtown.
Las Cruces among recipients of $3.4 million police grant
The city of Las Cruces and Las Cruces Police Department are among 10 government agencies or municipalities receiving $3.4 million in federal grants.  The city is set to receive $69,882 from … more
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The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners, with county manager Scott Andrews to the right, meet in open session at the county government building on Dec. 10, 2024.
Dona Ana County officials approve raises for elected officials
The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners voted on Dec. 10 to increase the salaries of all county-elected officials and their deputies by as much as 30 percent.  The raises go into … more
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The front office of the Imperial Sky Motel in W. Picacho Avenue in Las Cruces, Dec. 13, 2024.
Man facing federal immigration charges following Imperial Sky Motel crash
The man accused of killing a woman at the Imperial Sky Motel on Dec. 6 now faces federal charges after Border Patrol agents said he was caretaking a group of migrants. more
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Dona Ana County Detention Center on Dec. 12, 2024
Commissioners praise jail's progress but call for upgrades
The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners gave the county detention center high marks, calling it clean and remarking about the courteousness of the staff. However, it said that some … more
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The Third Judicial District courthouse in Las Cruces, Nov. 3, 2024.
Imperial Sky Motel defendant released on secured bond
A judge issued a $5,000 secured bond for the man accused of killing a woman at the Imperial Sky Motel on Dec. 6. more
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Scott Andrews speaks from the dais during the Doña Ana County commissioners’ meeting on Dec. 10, 2024.
Doña Ana County's new manager embraces modernization and optimism
Scott Andrews is, by his own account, “just as corny as advertised.” The new Doña Ana County manager likes to employ “dad jokes” without regard for consequence and … more
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Las Cruces City Hall, Dec. 7, 2024.
City recommends tighter public records access
A transparency fight is brewing at the state legislature, and Las Cruces may be right in the middle of it.  Local governments, including counties and cities of New Mexico, are looking to … more
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