SW New Mexico News

After two years of dedication to capturing the essence of local wildlife, Las Cruces artist Kathy Morrow is set to celebrate her completed rock art mural at New Mexico State University's Golf Course with a ribbon-cutting event.

Family Assistance and Resource Center closing Friday for shooting victims' aid

Friday marks the final opportunity for individuals affected by the March 21, 2025, shooting at Young Park to access services at the Family Assistance and Resource Center.

Las Cruces water outage planned for April 2, 2025, for extension project

Homes located on 2900 Broadmoor Drive in Las Cruces are set to experience a planned water outage on April 2, 2025, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The disruption will support the Stern Drive Waterline Extension Project, according to city officials.

3 more lawyers with active licenses to practice in McKinley County in February than previous month

There were three more active legal licenses in McKinley County in February compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

Luna County: 1 more active license to practice law in February than previous month

There was one more active legal license in Luna County in February compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hidalgo County in week ending Mar. 22?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Hidalgo County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Mar. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Hidalgo County in week ending Mar. 22?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Hidalgo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

There were 17 active legal licenses in Luna County as of February

There were 17 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Luna County as of February, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

There were 22 more active legal licenses in Maricopa County in February than previous month

There were 22 more active legal licenses in Maricopa County in February compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

There were 53 active legal licenses in Lea County as of February

There were 53 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Lea County as of February, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

New Mexico State University welcomes 2025 FIRE Venture Fellows from Borderplex region

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center is welcoming the 2025 class of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy (FIRE) Venture Fellows.

NMSU Board of Regents to hold special online meeting on April 1

The Board of Regents at New Mexico State University is set to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 1, at 2 p.m. Scheduled as an online event, the meeting will be accessible through Zoom and streamed live for public viewing.

Las Cruces schools present 'Les Misérables - School Edition' March 27-29

Las Cruces Public Schools are hosting their spring musical, "Les Misérables - School Edition," from March 27 to 29.

Las Cruces addresses light pole safety concerns at sports fields

The Parks & Recreation and Public Works Departments of Las Cruces are collaborating to address light pole safety issues at the Hadley Sports Complex and Apodaca Softball Fields.

Julia Smith to tour New Mexico with Orville Wanzer’s 1965 film

Julia Smith, a film scholar and documentarian, is set to launch a fundraising campaign for her documentary, "Birth of the Acid Western," which delves into the influence of the late New Mexico State University professor Orville Wanzer.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Doña Ana County in week ending Mar. 22

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

There was an Unchanged number of active legal licenses in Jasper County in February compared to the previous month

There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in Jasper County in February compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

Lubbock County had 6 more active licenses to practice law in February than previous month

There were six more active legal licenses in Lubbock County in February compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

Dona Ana County had 296 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of February

There were 296 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Dona Ana County as of February, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hidalgo County in week ending Mar. 22?