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  1. Albuquerque Journal2 hours ago

    NMAA state football championship scores and schedule, on Albuquerque Journal

    Find New Mexico high school football playoff scores, first-round matchups and NMAA state championship schedules for Classes 6A through 2A, 8-man and 6-man.

  2. KVIA3 hours ago

    ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Tracking a windy Sunday night in the Borderland with a slight chance of rain, on KVIA

    Happy and Blessed Sunday to the Borderland! Our ABC-7 First Alert continues for a windy evening ahead of a powerful Pacific Cold Front. Most of this Sunday will be nice… highs in the 70s and tonight’s temps will be in the 50s/60s. There is a slight chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms. Most of the

  3. KTSM 9 News3 hours ago

    LCPS seeks new members for Equity Council, on KTSM 9 News

    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking parents and community members to serve on the Equity Council for the 2026-2026 academic year. The school district said it's looking for five new members: one parent of a current middle school student, one parent of a current high school student and three community

  4. KVIA5 hours ago

    Doña Ana County’s Project Jupiter committee holds inaugural meeting to lay groundwork and elect officers, on KVIA

    LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The newly appointed 11-member Community Monitoring Committee for Project Jupiter convened for its inaugural meeting Saturday afternoon at the Doña Ana County Government Center, taking its first steps toward establishing public oversight and governance for the project. According to the Community Monitoring Committee, it was created to transparently and

  5. Organ Mountain News12 hours ago

    Beyond Election Day: The stories that aren't standing still, on Organ Mountain News

    Good Sunday morning! Damien here, dropping into your inbox for your weekly update. Election Day is just two days away, and after weeks of campaign coverage, voting information and ballot questions, you might be expecting another election-heavy newsletter from Organ Mountain News. Not today. We've done plenty of reporting to help you prepare for Tuesday, and all of it remains available on our website to read for free! This morning, we're giving the election a little breathing room. Because whi

  6. KVIA13 hours ago

    ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Strong Winds and Storms Possible Across El Paso and Las Cruces Sunday, on KVIA

    EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 FIRST ALERT as stronger winds and another round of showers and thunderstorms move into the Borderland Sunday. El Paso and Las Cruces could experience breezy to very breezy conditions Sunday afternoon. Winds may become even stronger around thunderstorms, which could also produce heavy rain and sudden wind gusts. Reminder

  7. Las Cruces Sun-News14 hours ago

    New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Oct. 31, 2026, on Las Cruces Sun-News

    Check your tickets for New Mexico daily lottery draw games here.

  8. Las Cruces Sun-News16 hours ago

    New Mexico agency seeks budget hike for oversight, on Las Cruces Sun-News

    The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department is seeking a 3.9% budget increase to boost consumer protections.

  9. KFOX-TV22 hours ago

    Residents question Project Jupiter committee's commitment to community concerns, on KFOX-TV

    A committee created to monitor Project Jupiter held its first meeting Halloween day, but some residents left questioning its independence and whether it would a

  10. KTSM 9 NewsYesterday

    Free voting shuttle for Doña Ana and Sierra county residents, on KTSM 9 News

    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Voters in parts of southern New Mexico who need a ride to the polls on Election Day will have access to free shuttle rides. The South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) is offering the service on Tuesday, Nov. 3, connecting designated pickup stops with participating voting locations in Doña Ana

  11. KVIAYesterday

    Diocese of El Paso hosts 29th annual Border Mass, on KVIA

    EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bishops and Administrators of the Diocese of El Paso, Las Cruces, and Ciudad Juárez gathered together at the Border Wall to celebrate the 29th annual Bi-National Border Mass. The event was hosted Saturday, Oct. 31, at ABARA Old Fort Bliss, where church officials held the Mass for followers of the churches.

  12. KTSM 9 NewsYesterday

    Las Cruces wins GFOA Excellence Award for financial reports, on KTSM 9 News

    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of Las Cruces has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), city officials announced. According to a news release, the award was presented to Las Cruces for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended

  13. Organ Mountain NewsYesterday

    Mesilla Valley Chorale announces Dec. 13 holiday concert at Rio Grande Theatre, on Organ Mountain News

    Mesilla Valley Chorale will perform its annual holiday concert Dec. 13 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. Tickets are on sale now for $10.

  14. Las Cruces Sun-NewsYesterday

    Mall-o-ween at Mesilla Valley Mall in Las Cruces, on Las Cruces Sun-News

    Mall-o-ween brought hundreds of families to Mesilla Valley Mall on Oct. 30, 2026.

  15. Organ Mountain NewsYesterday

    NMSU to showcase desert restoration, wildlife research at Nov. 13 field day, on Organ Mountain News

    NMSU hosts a free rangeland and wildlife research field day Nov. 13 in Las Cruces, featuring desert restoration, oryx and bat studies.

  16. Silver City Daily PressYesterday

    Xantolo welcomes all this weekend – living and dead, on Silver City Daily Press

    Between a family-friendly variety show at the Silco Theatre this afternoon at 2, a Samhain ceremony at Lotus Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the Murray Hotel’s Monster Mash from 7 to 11 p.m. and Halloween dance parties at Little Toad Creek (9:30 p.m.) and the Zócalo (7 to 11 p.m.), today promises a smorgasbord of seasonal events in and around Silver City. One such cultural event highlights the town’s Chicano heritage with a Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration on Pope Street, in front of Hidalgo Medical Services. For more than a year, Teatro del Cobre has been planning “Xantolo: Vida, Muerte

  17. KFOX-TVYesterday

    Diocese of El Paso hosts 29th annual Border Mass uniting three border dioceses, on KFOX-TV

    The Diocese of El Paso hosted its 29th annual Border Mass, bringing together Catholic communities from El Paso, Las Cruces and Ciudad Juárez.

    Also reported byKVIA

  18. Organ Mountain NewsYesterday

    DACC to host free FAFSA workshops Nov. 5 and 17 in Las Cruces, on Organ Mountain News

    DACC will offer free FAFSA workshops Nov. 5 and 17 in Las Cruces to help students complete 2027-28 financial aid applications.

  19. NMSU Round UpYesterday

    NMSU to host 49th annual Tournament of Bands, on NMSU Round Up

    The New Mexico State University PRIDE of New Mexico Band welcomes 24 marching bands from the surrounding areas for the 49th annual Tournament of Bands Oct. 31. The annual event has been inviting the top bands from New Mexico and Texas alike. Trista Pior, the NMSU Bands and Choral Administrative Assistant, said among the bands…

  20. Organ Mountain NewsYesterday

    NMSU honors Amanda Nunez with 2026 ‘A’ Mountain Staff Award, on Organ Mountain News

    NMSU honored Amanda Nunez with its 2026 ‘A’ Mountain Staff Award for her work supporting students through Student Assistance Services.

  21. Organ Mountain NewsYesterday

    Clocks fall back Sunday as Las Cruces firefighters urge smoke alarm checks, on Organ Mountain News

    Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, 2026. Las Cruces fire and police officials remind residents to turn clocks back and check smoke alarms.

  22. Organ Mountain NewsYesterday

    Second Silver Alert issued for missing Doña Ana County man in three days, on Organ Mountain News

    Authorities issue a second Silver Alert for Max Adams, 78, after he disappeared again in Doña Ana County. See his description and vehicle details.

  23. Las Cruces Sun-NewsYesterday

    New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Oct. 30, 2026, on Las Cruces Sun-News

    Check your tickets for New Mexico daily lottery draw games here.

  24. Las Cruces Sun-NewsYesterday

    Nearly 400,000 New Mexicans cast ballot as Election Day nears, on Las Cruces Sun-News

    As the early voting period in New Mexico closes on Oct. 31, turnout has been similar to previous Midterm Elections in Doña Ana County.

  25. Las Cruces Sun-NewsYesterday

    How New Mexico's 2nd district became a swing seat, on Las Cruces Sun-News

    New Mexico's 2nd district has evolved since 1968. Explore the history of this key swing seat and its political legacy.

  26. Las Cruces Sun-NewsYesterday

    Rep. Vasquez seeks 5 billion in aid for farmers, on Las Cruces Sun-News

    Rep. Gabe Vasquez is pushing for the CHILE Act to provide 5 billion in aid to farmers after floods hit New Mexico.

  27. KTSM 9 NewsOct. 30

    Las Cruces special team blocks PAT for win in OT, on KTSM 9 News

    Las Cruces 29, Centennial 28

  28. NMSU Round UpOct. 30

    Senators spooked by late reimbursement, on NMSU Round Up

    During their Oct. 22 meeting, senators of the 70th Senate of the Associated Students of New Mexico State University debated the late overspending of a bill in their Halloween costumes. Sen. Ben Pautz presented Bill 149 to the ASNMSU Senate. The bill promised to spend 3,000 to partially cover the fees of two NMSU Lambda…

  29. Las Cruces Sun-NewsOct. 30

    Live updates: Las Cruces area Week 11 high school football scoreboard, on Las Cruces Sun-News

    Follow along for high school football score updates during Week 11 of the regular season.

  30. Organ Mountain NewsOct. 30

    New Mexico to send 750,000 books, reading plans home with K-3 students, on Organ Mountain News

    New Mexico will provide more than 750,000 books and individualized reading plans to over 75,000 K-3 students, with literacy packs arriving in November.

  31. Organ Mountain NewsOct. 30

    DACC launches student-run digital newspaper with support from $77,000 journalism grant, on Organ Mountain News

    Doña Ana Community College launches The Student Pulse, a digital student newspaper backed by a $77,000 journalism grant supporting local reporting and internships.

  32. Organ Mountain NewsOct. 30

    Doña Ana County early voting total reaches 34,555 ahead of Election Day, on Organ Mountain News

    Doña Ana County recorded 34,555 ballots cast as of Oct. 30, including 28,097 early in-person votes and 6,458 absentee ballots.

  33. Organ Mountain NewsOct. 30

    New Mexico lawmakers revisit funding proposal to pay for improving state’s poor roads, on Organ Mountain News

    New Mexico lawmakers revisit a proposal to redirect vehicle tax revenue toward road repairs as a new poll highlights concern about deteriorating roads.

  34. Las Cruces BulletinOct. 30

    The legacy of Fire Station 3, on Las Cruces Bulletin

    For more than half a century, firefighters rushed out of a station on Valley Drive to answer emergencies across Las Cruces. They fought fires, responded to accidents and watched the city grow around them. One firefighter even rode his horse to...

  35. Las Cruces BulletinOct. 30

    Halloween takes over the mall, on Las Cruces Bulletin

    Halloween festivities are coming a day early to Mesilla Valley Mall, where families can trade door-to-door trick-or-treating for an evening of candy, costumes and a haunted house under one roof. Mall-O-Ween will take place Friday, Oct. 30,...

  36. Organ Mountain NewsOct. 30

    LCPS seeks five parents, community members for Equity Council by Nov. 15, on Organ Mountain News

    Las Cruces Public Schools seeks five Equity Council members for 2026-27. Parents and community members can apply by Nov. 15.

    Also reported byKRWG Public Media

  37. Las Cruces BulletinOct. 30

    Mountain bikers gear up for race day, on Las Cruces Bulletin

    For years, Guillermo Álvarez and his fellow mountain bikers have ridden the trails of the Doña Ana Mountains, discussing how they might turn the area's mix of easy paths and technical terrain into a race of their own. On Oct. 31, that idea will...

In brief

The short notes of Daily Las Cruces’ last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • ClosingHearth & Rye, the bakery at 12th and Pine, will close on Oct.

    Hearth & Rye, the bakery at 12th and Pine, will close on Oct. 31 after 63 years. The family says the lease doubled.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Morning Ledger

  • RulingA federal appeals court upheld the city’s 2024 ban on cashless stores, 2–1.

    A federal appeals court upheld the city’s 2024 ban on cashless stores, 2–1. The retailers’ group says it will ask the full court to rehear the case.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Courthouse Wire

  • TradedThe Rovers sent two prospects to Lakeside for left-hander Wes Tanaka, who is eligible for a qualifying offer this winter.

    The Rovers sent two prospects to Lakeside for left-hander Wes Tanaka, who is eligible for a qualifying offer this winter.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Athletic