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Keep it local for a joyous 250th celebration
The city always does it up right for the Fourth of July. Well, almost always. There was that one time in 2014 when they had Don McLean playing an acoustic, solo set at The Field of Dreams right after they ha...
Changing the future for the next generation of New Mexicans
When most people think about corrections, they picture the negative caricatures and stereotypes portrayed in television and movies. The reality is far more complex — and hopeful. Safety, security, and acco...
Unseen mental health issues beneath PGA Tour’s happy face
Steve Wheatcroft is a former professional golfer who woefully satisfied the moniker of “journeyman” during his 17 years playing on the PGA Tour and its affiliate tours. Wheatcroft, who played college gol...
One Flea Spare’ opens Friday
“One Flea Spare,” by Naomi Wallace, opens this Friday, June 12, and continues for nine performances through Sunday, June 28, at Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. downtown. The play is directed by Bobb...
Five questions that could change how you see retirement
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Vegan reinvented- a night that changed my expectations
Walking into The Chef Creates: Rooted in Global Spice event at the Las Cruces Convention Center felt like stepping into something special. It wasn’t just dinner — it was an experience from the very...
LCPS plan: maintain current transfer rules despite NMAA vote
When the New Mexico Activities Association voted to loosen transfer rules for student-athletes, Las Cruces Public Schools already had its answer. For months, district officials had been preparing for the pos...
A royal road passed by here
Four hundred and twenty-eight years ago, Don Juan de Oñate famously carved into the cliff at El Morro “Pasó por aquí” as he established the first permanent Spanish colony near Santa Fe. On their way n...
Civics Bee challenges students to be engaged
For Mason Schuette, the most surprising part of the Las Cruces Regional Civics Bee wasn
Ask county candidates how they will end this cycle
Unable to resolve their long-standing differences, leaders of the county sheriff’s department and county commission both called for a full audit last year, certain it would find that the other side was in...
Turning pride into impact: CFSNM Rainbow Fund
June marks the official arrival of Pride Month, a time dedicated to honoring LGBTQIA+ history and celebrating the belief that everyone deserves to live authentically. In every community, there are moments wh...
When the math doesn’t add up
Five hundred million dollars. That is how much a Legislative Finance Committee report says New Mexico has spent on housing initiatives, aimed at combatting homelessness, within a span of three years, most sp...
Separated by generations and branches, reunited in service
The rotors of the MV-22B Osprey cut through the East African night as red cabin lights illuminated Marines, aircrew, and mission equipment inside the aircraft. Somewhere below us stretched the Horn of Africa...
Stop the overdose before the first pill is ever taken
Unused and expired medications in the home remain one of the most common (and preventable) sources of diversion, misuse, and accidental ingestion, particularly among adolescents and young children. Consider:...
A familiar face takes the Mesilla stage
Jamie O’Hara has spent decades entertaining crowds across southern New Mexico — sometimes with a guitar, sometimes with a deck of cards, and often both at once. On June 19, the longtime Las Cruces per...
Tizer returns to Las Cruces stage
Lao Tizer has spent nearly three decades touring as a professional musician. The jazz keyboardist and bandleader recently returned to Las Cruces carrying a project shaped by live performance, fatherhood an...
Classic lit, modern stories shape LCCT’s 64th season
From gothic horror to Christmas miracles, Las Cruces Community Theatre’s upcoming season will take audiences on a journey through the emotional and the absurd – all without leaving the city’s vibrant d...
Faces & Places of Doña Ana County 2026
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NMSU lab helps sweeten the deal for major ice cream producers
Ice cream is a summertime staple and a favorite dessert among Americans, with innovative flavors and recipes being consistently introduced into the marketplace. But you might not realize that some of the big...
Courts fill again for Gus Macker return
Outdoor courts at the Field of Dreams filled quickly as Gus Macker returned to Las Cruces for its May 16-17 tournament weekend. Players of all ages competed beneath the bright May sun while families gather...
Primary election results set November matchups; sheriff's race remains close
With ballots still being counted Tuesday night, voters across New Mexico selected nominees for November
Bunch honored as scholar-athlete
Emma Bunch, a senior at New Mexico State University, is the recipient of the Elite Scholar-Athlete award for the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship. Bunch, majoring in biochemistry, currently c...
Clough recognized by Conference USA
Following the conclusion of the regular season, NM State baseball saw one Aggie earn all-conference recognition, as Jonatan Clough was named a second team All-Conference USA selection, the league office anno...