With early voting already underway in New Mexico, voters are making their voices heard ahead of the November election. As part of ABC-7's Your Voice, Your Vote coverage, ABC-7 anchor Marcel Clarke sat down one-on-one with Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez, who is seeking re-election to represent New Mexico's 2nd Congressional

A New Mexico House District 53 candidate forum is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Chaparral, with Spanish interpretation available and questions from residents.

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- Wednesday, the Board of County Commissioners for Doña Ana County has announced the members appointed to serve on the Community Monitoring Committee related to Project Jupiter. The board established the committee to provide a forum for community input and oversight related to the Project

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Oracle's renewable energy plan may not directly power Project Jupiter, raising questions about local benefits and 8.8 million tons of potential annual emissions.

A day honoring Jody Mancillas, an $800k Wastewater Treatment Plant spend, critical board vacancies filled, and more from the Tuesday, October 13, Village of Cloudcroft Council meeting

Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull pledged to prioritize child welfare and improve transparency at New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department during an Artesia campaign stop. His proposals include rebuilding trust with foster parents, nonprofits and investigators, and ensuring stable placements for children. Democrat Deb Haaland has proposed replacing CYFD

LAS CRUCES – Oracle is reviewing a proposed electricity service agreement with El Paso Electric following discussions with Doña Ana County commissioners, as the company

Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull met with community members and government leaders during a 90-minute gathering at the Artesia Chamber of Commerce.

Explore the moments between races when athletes have time to themselves and staff can banter and laugh. The post XTERRA photo package: It’s not all about gold appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Nick Seibel, editor and publisher of the Silver City Daily Press, covers top stories each week in the Silver City Report. This week, he talks about a potential data center in Grant County, a potential moratorium on data centers in Silver City and more.

A large crowd joined the Potter's Guild of Las Cruces at its annual Empty Bowls event to raise funs in support of El Caldito Soup Kitchen. The Oct. 10 gathering at St. Paul's United Methodist Church offered a locally-crafted bowl filled with soup...

Commissioners received updates on Project Jupiter from Oracle for the third time. Last minute announcements from Oracle prompted commissioners to express concerns.

Sports scores and upcoming events from around Lincoln County. The post Lincoln County Sports Calendar: Scores and Upcoming Events appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Boarding a bus for the short ride to the largely closed-off construction site just north of the U.S.-Mexico border near Santa Teresa, I wasn’t sure what awaited us at the drop-off point. We passed a line of cars — construction workers headed home...

By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff A 28-year-old Deming man faces a first-degree charge of attempted murder after police say he admitted shooting an...

LAS CRUCES – A 9-year-old Las Cruces girl died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a BNSF train near the intersection of South Main

County adds energy-saving solar projects By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff Luna County Commissioners celebrated a partnership with Schneider Electri...

A 9-year-old Las Cruces girl died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a BNSF train near the intersecti...

San Miguel Catholic Church, San Miguel, New Mexico (Source: Google) SAN MIGUEL, N.M. — Candidates for Doña Ana County Commission District 1 will participate in a public forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at San Miguel Parish Hall, 19217 South N.M. Hwy. 28. Southwest Organizing Project and

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office warned about misinformation spreading online alleging that election workers wrote on voters' ballots, disqualifying ballots. "While the claim does not appear to have originated in Doña Ana County, it has spread throughout New Mexico, causing potential confusion among voters,"

Trustees voted unanimously to buy four new membrane cassettes and rebuild their basin, a stopgap to keep the plant running while the village chases funding for a multimillion-dollar replacement

Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a commercial building fire on North Telshor Boulevard on Oct. 13. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.

Las Cruces, NM(KVIA-TV) — The much-anticipated Coats for Kids campaign kicked off its 32nd annual drive this week, aiming to ensure that every child in Las Cruces stays warm this winter. Organized by Las Cruces Coats in partnership with Las Cruces Public Schools, the initiative plans to distribute over 1,250

Hatch Valley farmers face chile crop losses of 20% to 50% as drought, extreme heat and September flooding threaten livelihoods across northern Doña Ana County.

This week, New Mexico anglers seeking trout should head north, where conditions range from good to particularly good at Hopewell Lake, Lake Maloya, the Pecos River, Rio Grande, Rio Chama and San Juan River. Catfish anglers should look west of Silver City or near Portales, where Bill Evans Lake and

United Way of Eddy County announced that Executive Director Kyle Marksteiner will step down to join the City of Carlsbad. Serina Lyons will serve as interim executive director, bringing nonprofit experience and organizational knowledge to the role. The organization thanked Marksteiner for strengthening community partnerships and assured donors, volunteers, and

Hermosa Elementary School seeks to make goal.

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- For the first time, ABC-7 got a behind-the-scenes look at Project Jupiter, the massive data center under construction in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. ABC-7 evening anchor Mauricio Casillas toured the site with photojournalist Jesus Rodriguez. The project, led by tech giant Oracle, is expected

The Ruidoso News is letting you decide on the best Lincoln County male and female sports star each week. The post Vote now for Ruidoso’s Athlete of the Week appeared first on Ruidoso News .

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) - Election day will decide if planned renovations to the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library will go forward by voting on the $26 million GO Bond to fund the project. Officials say the project will be funded through property taxes, moving to the ballot after unanimously

Doña Ana County election officials reject viral claims about ballot markings and explain how ballots that cannot be read by machines may still be counted.

Doña Ana County approved $129,600 for Cruces Creatives to reinvent the Renaissance Faire as Mozaico in 2027 after the longtime Arts Council closed.

Las Cruces firefighters knocked down a residential fire on Cadiz Court within five minutes Tuesday afternoon. Investigators have not determined the cause.

Artesia boys soccer defeats Goddard at home on Tuesday night.

The New Mexico Court of Appeals reversed two child sexual abuse convictions after finding a Doña Ana County judge improperly excluded a defense witness.

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) -- An Otero County jury convicted a man of first-degree kidnapping and conspiracy to commit first-degree kidnapping, the Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday. On June 10, 2023, Ernesto Robles, Vanessa Renteria, Samantha Martinez and Luis Balderas abducted a woman from her home in Alamogordo, the

Doña Ana County ranks second statewide in votes cast as of Oct. 13. See early voting totals, absentee requests and key election deadlines.

A new legal opinion challenges New Mexico's hunting license allocations after 90% of outfitter set-aside elk tags went to nonresidents.

Representatives for Project Jupiter presented updates to Doña Ana County Commissioners regarding a $13 billion economic impact, a $1 million flood recovery fund, and a proposed energy agreement with El Paso Electric. The post Doña Ana Commissioners call Project Jupiter representatives disrespectful at meeting appeared first on KVIA .

With Constitutional Amendment 4 on the November ballot, Fred Nathan Jr. outlines 10 proposals to strengthen legislative accountability in New Mexico.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson headlined a fundraiser for Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham at a private residence Monday in Las Cruces .

Elisa Sanchez is a lifelong Latina/Chicana civil activist from New Mexico.

UPDATE (5:55 p.m.): ABC-7 reached out to the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department to ask about today's incident; they sent the following written statement: "CYFD extends our deepest condolences to the child’s family in the aftermath of this tragedy. CYFD is working closely with the family to provide

Las Cruces police are investigating after a 9-year-old girl was struck and killed by a BNSF train near Conway Avenue early Tuesday morning.

Las Cruces police say a 9-year-old autistic girl died Tuesday morning after being hit by a train near her home.

On Sunday international athletes had the opportunity to relax and look back on the race at the XTERRA 30th world championship’s closing ceremonies. The post XTERRA looks to the future in Ruidoso at closing ceremonies appeared first on Ruidoso News .

The NMSU Art Museum will open exhibitions featuring Marietta Patricia Leis and Shirley Crow on Oct. 16, with a public reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Republican gubernatorial nominee Gregg Hull says he would sign legislation limiting the duration of New Mexico governors’ emergency orders and requiring legislative oversight for extensions. The proposal follows pandemic-era restrictions and prior efforts by former Rep. Greg Nibert to impose 30- or 90-day limits. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration opposes

Adrian Hedden, managing editor for El Rito Media, has the top stories from Alamogordo and Otero County.

Hermosa Elementary’s 30th annual Spirit Run is nearing its $40,000 fundraising goal, with nearly $32,000 collected by Oct. 16. Principal Kaci Whitmire has promised to dress as a princess and kiss a frog if students reach the target. Proceeds support school supplies, shirts, incentives, holiday activities, transportation and student rewards,

Think New Mexico released a new policy report which proposes ten reforms that would bring legislative ethics laws in line with the majority of other states. The post Reform legislative ethics laws appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Inn of the Mountain Gods plans to use the two tables as a way to engage poker fans on the main casino floor. The post Inn of the Mountain Gods unveils dealer-less poker tables appeared first on Ruidoso News .

KC Counts talks with Dr. Vanessa Menanteau about HRT and more.

An opinion essay argues that prominent American critics of Israel, including Hasan Piker, Ilhan Omar, and Zohran Mamdani, apply charges of genocide, apartheid, colonialism, and war crimes selectively. It contrasts their rhetoric with the histories of Turkey, Somalia, and Uganda, urging them to acknowledge abuses associated with their homelands before

UPDATE (Oct. 13, 2026): Landy Victoria Carrejo, who's accused of trafficking children over several years in exchange for $400-500, is currently in ICE custody, detention records show. ICE detention records said Carrejo is being held at the El Paso Processing Center on Montana Avenue. CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) -- A Chaparral

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is challenging a federal environmental review of the proposed gas pipeline intended to serve Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County.

On July 16, 1945, people up early in Las Cruces witnessed a world-shattering event. At 5:29 a.m., they saw a bright flash in the northwest over the San Antonio Mountains. Those in the Tularosa Basin at the same time saw a bright cloud rise like...

As I’ve said before, slapdash governance from unpaid lawmakers during short sessions is one of the reasons New Mexico stays poor. The post Pay our legislators and demand ethical behavior appeared first on Ruidoso News .

A local gas station owner encourages customers to utilize gas station loyalty programs to lower the cost at the pump and earn additional discounts. The post Keithley’s Korner: Gas prices too high? Club Gas says ‘join the club’ appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Yarn United brings Artesia-area crafters of all skill levels together at the Artesia Public Library on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Members crochet afghans, blankets and worry worms, share skills and materials, and welcome knitters. The group fosters creativity, friendship and stress relief, while many participants donate

Check out the Artesia Daily Press’ best photos from the Bulldogs’ win over Goddard at Cielo Grande Sports Complex on Saturday night.

Young athletes took center stage on the second day of XTERRA World Championship racing in Ruidoso. The post Youth in the spotlight on day two of XTERRA appeared first on Ruidoso News .

CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) -- In a post on Chaparral High School's social media Saturday, the Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) said a district employee was placed on administrative leave following allegations involving the employee and students. The statement below was posted regarding the status of the employee being placed on

Young athletes took center stage on the second day of XTERRA World Championship racing in Ruidoso.

A look back at the week's top stories and interviews with KC Counts.

How Cloudcroft's schools are writing — and testing — the rules for a technology Superintendent Jocelyne Gillespie says is moving "almost like a speeding bullet"

The release on bail of five terrorism suspects arrested near a British air base draws sharp criticism, amid concerns about security lapses, inadequate investigations and Britain’s handling of terror-linked individuals. The column cites past attacks in London and Manchester, questions whether authorities are taking threats seriously, and warns that releasing

Fans from across the state will descend on the Ruidoso Convention Center for the event billed as “New Mexico’s premier pop culture convention.” The post R2Doso Con returns for second year appeared first on Ruidoso News .

Bulldogs cross country teams do well in the Marquise Weast & Coach Mo Twilight Run.

Artesia boys’ soccer team defeats Goddard 2-1.

Lady Dogs defeat Portales 7-0.

Oracle is considering trucking natural gas to Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa while a proposed pipeline remains delayed, according to Searchlight New Mexico.

Artesia’s annual Art in the Park brought scores of visitors to Central Park Friday and Saturday for a celebration of local arts and culture. Sponsored by the Artesia Arts Council, the event featured food trucks, live music, arts and crafts vendors, face painting, the Artesia High School band and a

Sullivan Middaugh won the XTERRA World Championship Saturday to earn his first full-triathlon world title and a $20,000 prize.

France’s Alizee Paties captured her first XTERRA World Championship, validating her No. 2 world ranking and claiming her fifth triathlon gold of the year.

K-Bob’s Steakhouse doesn’t get $50,000 catering orders every weekend. But with hundreds of XTERRA athletes in town looking for a hearty meal, general manager Brian Sullivan said this weekend is special. K-Bob’s was hired by XTERRA to provide catering for athletes, and they aren’t the only ones to benefit from

R2Doso Con returns to the Ruidoso Convention Center Oct. 17-18 for its second year, bringing comics, sci-fi, anime, gaming, cosplay and celebrity guests to the mountain community. Fans can see the Batmobile, Mystery Machine and Back to the Future DeLorean, meet Star Wars talent, enter contests and tournaments, and support

KRWG Public Media is covering the Sierra County Commission, District 2 race. Early voting in the state is underway, and election day is November 3rd. Republican candidate Willard Hall spoke with Susan Morée.

KRWG Public Media is covering the Sierra County Commission District 2 race. Early voting in the state is underway, and election day is November 3rd. Democratic candidate Sandy Jones spoke with Susan Morée.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Nathan Rivas, the last of the four Young Park shooters found guilty, received his sentencing Friday. Third Judicial District Attorney Fernando Macias announced Friday that Nathan Rivas was sentenced to 90 years in prison. A jury convicted him on three counts of first-degree murder in

At the National Cleanup Workshop in Washington, D.C., Carlsbad Mayor Pro Tem JJ Chavez moderated a panel on WIPP’s role in supporting safe, permanent disposal and environmental cleanup. The discussion highlighted how dependable disposal solutions, rigorous safety standards, and collaboration among federal, local, and community partners are essential to protecting

Santa Clara’s newest park feature wasted little time drawing a crowd as children were trying to ride the new pump track before its grand opening had even begun. The Village officially opened the bike park June 26 after years of planning,...

The floodwaters have largely receded across Doña Ana County, but the cost of what they left behind is only beginning to come into focus. County officials put the preliminary damage estimate at about $17 million Tuesday as the Doña Ana County...

A choir begins with a single voice. One person breathes, opens a mouth and makes a sound. It’s an unusually vulnerable act, Diane Schutz believes, because singers have nowhere to hide. There is no clarinet or flute between them and the...

Across southern New Mexico, pieces of pottery or chipped stone scattered across the desert can hint at something much larger hidden beneath the surface. “Buried there, there may be an adobe pueblo,” said William Walker, a professor of...

New Mexico’s desert may look unforgiving, but for bees, it holds a remarkable amount of life.  Across the state, particularly in the Chihuahuan Desert, native bees occupy ecological niches, and researchers are still working to understand....

Constitutional Amendment 4 would allow New Mexico legislators to receive compensation tied to the state’s median household income beginning in 2029. Supporters argue salaries would broaden participation, reduce reliance on fundraising, and enable lawmakers to work year-round on increasingly complex challenges, including healthcare, affordability, infrastructure, federal funding cuts, and environmental

Lady ‘Dogs volleyball team defeats Hobbs.

3 District games can decide Artesia district fate.

Small audience hears candidates pitch platforms By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff All of the candidates attending Tuesday’s forum agreed that water ...

County to consider wireless ordinance, energy projects, infrastructure funding By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Luna County Commissioners will con...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Some Doña Ana Community College campuses will serve as polling places for early voting in the midterm election. From Oct. 17-31, early voting will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for Sunday and Monday. East Mesa campus, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd. Sunland

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office (DASO) is responding to a "threat" at a Las Cruces home, according to the county's public safety communications specialist. The sheriff's office reported that the "threat is confined to the residence." DASO went to a neighborhood on Dalrymple

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A 40-year-old woman was sentenced to nine years in prison for burglaries as part of a global plea, the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office said. She pleaded guilty to stealing from several storage units. Victoria Cabrales pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, two counts

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A fire damaged a home on Picacho Avenue Wednesday night, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. Firefighters went to the intersection of Quesenberry Street and W. Picacho Avenue for a report of fire. It happened at a mobile home. Las Cruces firefighters extinguish a

LAS CRUCES – A fire damaged a single-wide mobile home on West Picacho Avenue late Wednesday night, October 7. According to the Las Cruces Fire

When most Las Cruces locals hear the name Emma Christiano, they associate it with the five-foot-three powerhouse that plays guard for NMSU women’s basketball. However, when you ask the Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces staff, they remember a...

When Three Crosses Regional Hospital was being planned in Las Cruces, Denten Park wanted no part of it. More precisely, he didn’t want it built. Park was CEO of MountainView Regional Medical Center at the time, and he believed the city’s health...

The Organ Mountain girls soccer team has spent much of this season scoring goals. Lots of them. There have been games with 18, 10, nine and seven. Through its first 14 matches, Organ Mountain had scored 86 times while allowing just two...

Early voting starts Tuesday. Oct. 6, for the 2026 general election. New Mexico voters will choose a new governor and lieutenant governor this year, along with a new land commissioner. There are also races for other statewide offices as well as...

Spaceport America may be best known for human spaceflight, but much of the work taking place at the southern New Mexico facility happens outside the public spotlight.  Flight testing, rocket engine testing and other operations take place at...

For Marietta Patricia Leis, color can hold an entire place.  The deep blue of Crater Lake, the endless green of northern Thailand and the darkness of an Icelandic winter have followed the New Mexico artist into a body of work spanning...

Waiver raises questions over state authority, border construction By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff A new Trump administration determination allowi...

For the Headlight Luna County officials and Schneider Electric will celebrate the completion of a county-wide solar and energy efficiency project that...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Las Cruces' minimum and tipped wages will increase starting Jan. 1, 2027, the city announced Wednesday. According to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC), minimum wage will increase to $13.47 per hour and the tipped wage will increase to $5.39 per hour. For 2026, Las

Three rifle volleys broke the quiet outside San Albino Church in Mesilla on Sept. 25 as members of the El Perro Diablo Honor Guard carried out a ritual they have performed hundreds of times.  Weeks earlier, that precision earned the Las...

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- A trial date has been set for a former Dona Ana County magistrate judge and his wife accused of tampering with evidence in relation to the arrest of a suspected gang member. Former judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy, are accused of illegally

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SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has renewed a statewide public health order expanding syphilis testing as the state continues efforts to

LAS CRUCES – La Llorona Park and its trail remain closed as City of Las Cruces crews continue cleanup efforts following rising water levels along

Nadia and James are caught in the midst of a strict anti-immigration America that has brought devastation upon their little family as they seek their way through the struggle. Will their love surpass the pain that’s ripping their family...

Attendees filled Main Street in downtown Las Cruces during National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. The annual community-building event brought residents together with first responders and service organizations throughout downtown, with...

LAS CRUCES – A teenager has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge following a vehicle-pedestrian crash that resulted in the death of another juvenile

LAS CRUCES – The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a disaster declaration following widespread flooding caused by heavy rainfall across the

(Stock image) LAS CRUCES — Early voting starts Tuesday, Oct. 6 at a single site, the Doña Ana County Government Center, 845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces. It runs weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More early-voting locations open up starting Oct. 17 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A teenager is accused of a hit-and-run that killed another teen, Doña Ana County said. Authorities arrested the suspect teen on a murder charge. The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office is now investigating the teen's death. The hit-and-run happened Monday around 5:30 p.m. at the

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — After severe flooding, Doña Ana County leaders unanimously approved a local emergency disaster declaration Tuesday. The declaration aims to fast-track relief, unlock emergency funding and streamline the recovery process for residents. Preliminary damage estimates across the county and surrounding jurisdictions have already topped $17

For at least one night, New Mexico State found a formula that worked. James Jones ran for 155 yards. The Aggie defense piled up six sacks. Adam Damante, making his first start of the season, directed the offense without turning the ball over, and...

(KVIA) -- With Election Day less than a month away, ABC-7 is continuing to bring voters conversations with the candidates seeking to represent them. In the race for New Mexico governor, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the Democratic nominee, is facing former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull,

ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KVIA) – “I have to sacrifice something to stay alive," said Joseph Carey, owner of Lake Shore Boat Storage. He's one of many business owners in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, seeing fewer tourists visit every year. Elephant Butte Lake is at 3.9% capacity, according to state park

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- A sick child was airlifted near the border in Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County Public Safety said Monday. Doña Ana Fire Rescue, Sunland Park Fire Department and Native Air received a call about the sick child. Crews worked together to assess and care for

By Yi-Jin Yu More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being voluntarily recalled due to undeclared food dyes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recalled cases of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero were distributed in more than two dozen

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A motorcyclist sustained critical injuries after a crash Sunday night in Las Cruces, police said. Las Cruces police said the motorcyclist, identified as a 20-year-old man, crashed on Camino Coyote Lane east of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. LCPD said it happened around 10:45 p.m. Sunday. First

Julia Brown, a former Doña Ana County manager and Democratic write-in candidate for the District 3 county commission seat, left, and Patricia “Susie” Kimble, an Independent candidate, speak at a candidate forum Sept. 14, 2026, in Chaparral. Brown and Kimble are two of three candidates running in the district. A

CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) -- According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, John Daniel Gallegos, 36, faces charges after selling nearly over one kilogram of methamphetamine to an undercover agent. Documents say that beginning in early 2026, Lac Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the FBI have had an ongoing investigation

CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) -- Evaristo Mora, 27, faces charges for allegedly selling 233.79 grams of methamphetamine and 2,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover agent, according to court documents. Documents say that beginning in early 2026, Lac Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the FBI have had an ongoing investigation into

Step into Cloudcroft’s past with The Sacramento Mountains Museum and the Haunted Village transformation that raises the dead--and funds--for the museum

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The Las Cruces Public Schools launched its first student-run food truck, designed by Carlos Lozano, a junior at Centennial High School. LCPS officials say this food truck gives culinary arts students from high schools throughout LCPS a hands-on opportunity to put their cooking talents

September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Memorial Medical Center is shining a light on the most common cancer diagnosed in men, after skin cancer. It is also the second-leading cause of cancer-related death, after lung cancer. The...

The General Federation of Women’s Club Progress Club of Las Cruces is hosting its 12th annual fundraising golf tournament on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Red Hawk Golf Club, 7502 Red Hawk Golf Road on the East Mesa just north of U.S. Highway...

If you have ever opened an Explanation of Benefits after a medical visit and felt like you were trying to read a foreign language, you are not alone. Between deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and network restrictions, navigating healthcare can...

“We are the only hospice we know of who is able to arrange our own transportation,” Mesilla Valley Hospice Chief Operating Officer Mario Prieto said Sept. 24, after MVH’s first ever non-emergency transport vehicle received a blessing and became...

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KVIA) -- New Mexico football (3-1) is off to a solid start to it's first game of conference play, leading their old conference rival UTEP (1-3) by a score of 21 to 0 at halftime. The Lobos have controlled the game on both sides of the ball, using

Teachers speak about classroom AI at confab By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff Reynaldo Belen Jr. and Jonathan Valdes have pulled the Deming Public S...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Local and federal authorities seized hundreds of grams of narcotics and made more than 200 arrests during a five-week-long operation targeting violent crime. The U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico said it happened in Las Cruces and the surrounding areas. Operation Triple Beam-Prolific started

Police activity in the area of East Idaho Avenue, with portions of the area near Austin’s Jewelry and La Mission Plaza currently blocked off. ⚠️

There are still things Cally Williams wants to try. After 50 years working with clay, she keeps a bulletin board in her Las Cruces pottery studio filled with pictures of pieces that intrigue her — things she has made, things she might make and...

The laptop doesn’t come out until most of the day's work is already done. Tanishia Womack has put in her hours as a paralegal. Her sons, Michael and Gabriel, have made it through school and whatever else the day demanded. Mixed in somewhere is law...

October comes in on a cool breeze. Mornings feel crisp, evenings call for a jacket, and leaves crunch along the sidewalk. At the market, pumpkins sit beside bales of hay while scarecrows watch over the last of the harvest. Gold and rust fill the...

There are meals that satisfy hunger, and then there are meals that stitch themselves into your memory. The kind you talk about days later, the kind that become part of your family’s story. Chef Creates at the Las Cruces Convention Center was...

"The 35th Annual Dress the Child charity dinner gala exceeded all expectations," said Dress the Child Program Chairman Doug Boberg. The fundraising dinner was held Sept. 24 at the Las Cruces Convention Center with more than 250 people in...

When Marci Dickerson learned she had breast cancer in 2022, she knew at least one thing she wasn’t going to do. “I’m not going to start pink again,” she remembers saying. “I’m not going to be the face of breast cancer. I’m not doing it.” It took...

For hundreds of Doña Ana County students, a trip to the Southern New Mexico State Fair will come with more than a day away from the classroom.  About 1,500 students are expected to participate in three days of AgXplorer programs centered on...

After more than six decades in Las Cruces, a longtime arts organization finally has a gallery to call its own. The Las Cruces Arts Association will celebrate the grand opening of its new gallery Friday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 221 N....

Downtown Las Cruces will fill with color, music and crowds Saturday as Southern New Mexico Pride brings its annual celebration back to the heart of the city. Pride on the Plaza returns Oct. 3, beginning with the fourth annual Pride Parade...

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The council voted to pay the next elected governing body, approved an off-site liquor license at the Grand Cloudcroft Hotel bar, amended the ice rink lease, and made a temporary Public Works hire

Schools note progress districtwide last year By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff Deming Public Schools is celebrating its recent report card issued by...

Candidates set to face questions at Oct. 6 Chamber forum By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Voters will have a opportunity to hear directly from can...

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County issued evacuation notices for Salem and Garfield Tuesday, September 29, due to forecasts of worsening weather conditions. Residents in

Cloudcroft’s popular public courts were vandalized with a ‘big rock’ on Sunday night. The local pickleball club is offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.

LAS CRUCES – One person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries following a crash involving three cars and a semi-truck on Interstate

In Carlsbad and Ruidoso, food banks are seeing rising demand amid SNAP cuts and other canceled federal food assistance programs rippling through the state.

Commission cites LEA90 filings, alleged violations of conduct By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Instead of arguing amongst themselves, the Luna Cou...

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Cloudcroft’s own Bryanna Bradshaw set out for Florida, where she’s about to enter her junior year at college. This summer, she rescued sea turtles as part of her education.

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Fort Sill Apache donates laptops For the Headlight The Fort Sill Chiricahua-Warm Springs Apache Tribe has donated 90 laptops to Deming Cesar Chavez Ch...

By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff The Deming City Council will finally vote on the city’s fiscal year 2022 audit during today’s meeting, set for 5:3...

Youth initiative overshadowed by ethics allegations By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Youth disengagement and a contentious exchange between Luna C...

Years of wash-out in the canyon below the village have triggered a larger push to protect the transmission line that powers the Sacramento Mountains from wildfire and outages

Joey and Jackie welcome Doug Boberg, Program Chair for Dress The Child. Their upcoming Gala is coming up and w...

For the Headlight Deming Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday, Sept. 8. According to Police Chief Sergio Lara, it is an open and ...

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The WWTP needs more funding than the village can afford. Plus: The FY 24-25 audit report, water restrictions, critical library funding at risk, and more at the September 8 council meeting

Mesilla Valley Better Together welcomes Trinity A. Miller from the U.S Department of The Interior Bureau Of La...

Deming police are seeking witnesses and video evidence following a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run late Saturday night on Pear Street. The Deming Police ...

By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff A Deming man faces an attempted murder charge after police allege he fired a gun at a man’s face during a Wednesd...

By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff A Deming woman faces a third-degree felony charge alleging she attempted to kidnap a person Aug. 23, according to...

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Despite 18-month moratorium on new data centers on private land in Sierra County, Green Data is pushing for a new plant at Sacepoprt America with a few twist: atmospheric water generation units to produce water from the air.

Mechanical engineer joins the Council days before the wastewater master plan lands

By The Headlight Staff Deming police need your help in their investigation of a pedestrian hit-and-run incident that occurred late Saturday evening. O...

With a 20-year lease, the Hermans look to turn Zenith Park’s ice rink into a six months a year skating and hockey mecca for the desert Southwest

Leaves are turning, lumberjacks are competing, businesses are cropping up, and something haunts the village. Here's what's next on the mountain

By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff The recent selection of adviser Austin Polk as Teacher of the Year by the New Mexico Agriculture Education Teacher...

Early College High School students spent a week this month preparing for the expectations of college, the workplace and professional life during the s...

 

A high-speed pursuit and successful PIT maneuver on Friday resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of kidnap...

It must be tough and expensive to go up against the City of Truth or Consequences with its team of lawyers supplied by the New Mexico Municipal League's self-insurers fund, the city's insurer. Barnes settled for $45,000 and the city admitted no wrongdoing.

Las Cruces area students are returning to class for the fall semester, and the Las Cruces Police Department is...

Sierra County joins Santa Fe and Socorro counties with moratorium on new data centers before a record crowed at public hearing.

Las Cruces police have apprehended and charged two teenagers suspected in an overnight crime spree that result...

Las Cruces police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that critically injured a 67-year-old woman Tuesda...

Amador Crossing, an affordable housing development under construction on the recently expanded Community of Hope campus, is seen Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Las Cruces. The 50-unit apartment complex is expected to expand housing options for homeless residents. (Photo by Diana Alba Soular/ SNMJC) Rising rents, more first-time homelessness and

The Las Cruces Police Department is now accepting applications for its next training academy. The 22-week paid...

Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a residential structure fire on Jasper Drive Saturday Morning. Just after...

Some locals want to see Sierra County moratorium on computer data centers. County commission chairman threatens to eject proponents for applauding at public comment period.

(Stock Image) The City of Las Cruces will ask voters to approve $26 million in general obligation bonds to renovate Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The library renovation has long been identified as a priority project by members of the community and city council. Members of the city council approved a

SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO – Thanks to a new law, independent and most minor party voters can vote in today’s New Mexico primary election for the first time ever. So-called “decline to state” voters, often referred to as independents, and most minor party voters don’t have to change their party affiliation

A couple of days ago, the Supreme Court approved the Special Master’s Fourth Interim Report on the case known as “No. 141 Original Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado.”

Kingston had a nice rain. Maybe the monsoons are beginning: a hopeful weather report from the National Weather Service.

Editor’s Note: Candidates answered a list of questions emailed by the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative. Their responses have been edited for length and clarity. Some candidates in this Q & A reference House Bill 9 , passed by t he Legislature, that restricts local authorities from enforcing federal immigration

(Stock Image) KRWG Public Media's KC Counts discussed vaccine misinformation and disinformation with Dr. Karen Kopera-Frye and Dr. Jagdish Khubchandani, professors of public health at New Mexico State University, in this May 11 audio episode of Voice of the Public . Khubchandani and Kopera-Frye discuss COVID-19 and measles vaccinations and

From the Other Side was meant to provide views of news events at odds with the prevalent American media view. Today, I am adding another side. This is a posting on poetry, which, as the subject of this article has said, is what can’t be said in words.

Liz Marrufo is an advocate and volunteer who has received compensation under last year’s Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA. She spoke about her experience applying during a forum held Feb. 1, 2026, at Doña Ana Community College in Las Cruces. (Photo by Elva K. Österreich) SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO –

For-profit and nonprofit business owners gather March 26, 2026, during a Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce Green Drinks event introducing Southern New Mexico Giving Day/Give Grandly events in Las Cruces and Silver City. (Photo by Elva K. Österreich/ SNMJC) Southern New Mexico Giving Day dates April 13 : Pr

Spaceport leery of revealing reasons about road closures during tests of Quarterhorse drone == the first major defense contractor for the headquarters for civilian space exploration.

I link to an article by Laura Paskus, “Climate change, overuse send the Middle Rio Grande into ‘dire’ situation,” published March 20th by Source New Mexico.

Capital outlay money from state legislators or the governor comes with the least oversight and strings. Grants from U.S. legislators are nearly as hassle free. The city manager and more city commissioners participated in lobbying this year, receiving about one-third of what was requested from state legislators.

Inmates in the the Doña Ana County Detention Center are among the first identified measles cases in New Mexico in 2026. (Photo by Diana Alba Soular/ SNMJC) Editor’s Note: This article is one in a series examining measles in Southern New Mexico. LAS CRUCES – For more than a quarter

New Mexico health department officials work in partnership with local governments to sample and test wastewater for early detection of measles cases in communities across the state, including Southern New Mexico. (Photo by Diana Alba Soular/ SNMJC) How watching wastewater helps prevent disease spread SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO – In the

T or C residents were clear, but city commissioners left it open whether the city will join the proposed private business/government alliance.

Editor’s Note: This reporting was made possible thanks to a grant from the Puente News Collaborative , based in El Paso. Karen LeCompte of La Luz and her mother, Arlene Maclean of Alamogordo, both experienced measles in their childhoods before vaccinations for the disease were developed. (Photo by Elva K.

Shawna Bailey, director of health services for Las Cruces Public Schools, is seen at the LCPS administrative offices. Bailey said her office worked closely with state health officials to verify immunization records and prepare for potential measles exposures during the outbreak last year. (Photo by Jonny Coker/ SNMJC) Risks remain

The Sierra County Commission balked on approving a joint powers agreement to create an alliance between government and private industries to seek funding for new infrastructure. The proposal goes to the Truth or Consequences City Commission next.

(Stock Image) The Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity affiliate, in partnership with the City of Las Cruces, will construct five single-family homes within the new Arcadia 4 Subdivision as part of a pilot initiative to expand access to attainable homeownership. The City of Las Cruces is donating 25 fully serviced

(Stock Image) LAS CRUCES — The minimum wage in the City of Las Cruces will increase on Jan. 1, 2026. According to Las Cruces Municipal Code, minimum wage for those employed in the city will increase from $12.65 to $13.01 an hour. The minimum hourly wage for tipped employees will

U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District expresses support for restoration of federal health care subsidies that are set to expire nationally Dec. 31; however, the New Mexico Legislature has opted to take over funding of these subsidies within the state’s borders. Vasquez discusses the issue Sept.

(Stock image) LAS CRUCES — It’s a chance to get money that can help students afford transportation, pay their families’ bills and offset some of the negative impact of homelessness on the education of high school students. Educators believe it’s a real opportunity for teenagers to focus on schoolwork and

Three newsrooms collaborated to host a sexual-assault panel discussion at Zuhl Library, seen here on the NMSU main campus. The Nov. 20 discussion featured an NMSU equity representative, a sexual assault recovery professional, and the editor of the Round Up student news site. LAS CRUCES — Three local newsrooms collaborated

The community of Vado was severely inundated during a July 22, 2025 storm, as seen in this screen capture of a video presented to the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners in an emergency meeting focused upon the disaster. Vado, located downstream of a series of arroyos that channel run-off