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Las Cruces police are investigating a stabbing incident that left a 34-year-old man critically injured.

Police auditor plans community meeting in Las Cruces

The OIR Group, hired by the City of Las Cruces in 2021 to audit the police department, will hold its second community outreach meeting on February 24.

Spring Break Dance Camp registration opens February

Parks and Recreation will host a Spring Break Dance Camp for children aged 5 to 10.

Impact25 and ¡Sábado Gigante! merge to focus on bilingual education and technology

Registration is now open for the combined event of Impact25 and ¡Sábado Gigante!, scheduled for March 28-29, 2025, at Organ Mountain High School.

Las Cruces schools open nominations for principal of the year

Parents, students, staff, and community members are invited to participate in the nomination process for the 2026 Las Cruces Public Schools Principal of the Year.

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Which former SW New Mexico News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22?

These former SW New Mexico News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hidalgo County in week ending Feb. 8?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Hidalgo County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Luna County in week ending Feb. 8?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luna County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Doña Ana County in week ending Feb. 8

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

NMSU researchers create special ice cream flavor honoring President Valerio Ferme

Researchers at New Mexico State University (NMSU) have developed a new ice cream flavor to honor the institution's new president, Valerio Ferme.

Discussion on crisis hotline for older adults scheduled by Las Cruces libraries

Las Cruces Public Libraries and AARP are organizing a discussion titled "Adulting for Older Adults: 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline."

NMSU professor leads effort to protect lunar heritage amid growing space activities

In January, the World Monuments Fund announced its 2025 Watch list of heritage sites facing significant challenges.

Fire displaces three residents and causes power outage in Las Cruces

A fire early Sunday morning damaged a mobile home in Las Cruces, displacing three residents and causing a temporary power outage to nearby homes.

Applications open for NMSU's summer STEM Mavericks Camp

New Mexico State University's Physical Science Laboratory is set to host the STEM Mavericks summer camp for high school students in the Las Cruces area.

Nominations open for New Mexico State University's distinguished alumni awards

The New Mexico State University Alumni Association has announced that nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards are now open.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Otero County in week ending Feb. 8?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Otero County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Luna County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 8

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Luna County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Doña Ana County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 8

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cellphone use among leading causes of distracted driving fatalities

Distracted driving remains a significant concern on the roads, with thousands of traffic fatalities attributed to it each year.

Tips for preventing distracted driving