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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 7h
Court records show a Las Cruces man faces multiple felony charges after a reported sexual assault earlier this month.
Las Cruces man charged with multiple sex crimes after reported assault
An 18-year-old Las Cruces man faces five felony charges after investigators alleged he assaulted a 17-year-old relative following a night of drinking at a family home.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 9h
Doña Ana County crews will begin chip sealing Snow Road and others in the Brazito area this week. Drivers should plan for short delays.
Doña Ana County to begin chip sealing roads in Brazito area this week
The Doña Ana County Road Department will begin chip sealing multiple roads in the Brazito area Oct. 15 through Nov. 20. Drivers can expect lane reductions and brief delays.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 12h
A Santa Teresa man charged in the shooting of his mother is being held without bond pending a detention hearing, according to court filings.
Santa Teresa man accused of shooting his mother 11 times held pending detention hearing
A 20-year-old from Santa Teresa is accused of shooting his mother 11 times inside their home early Monday morning. Prosecutors have filed a motion to keep him detained until trial.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 14h
Poet and storyteller Oscar Mancinas reads from "To Live and Die in El Valle" and "des_____: papeles, palabras & poems from the desert" as part of NMSU’s Nelson-Boswell Reading Series, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Milton Hall 171.
NMSU to host public reading by poet, fiction writer Oct. 17
NMSU’s Nelson-Boswell Reading Series will feature Arizona poet and fiction writer Oscar Mancinas at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 in Milton Hall 171. A free reception will follow the public reading.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 16h
A Sunland Park man has been charged with first-degree murder after a fatal shooting on Palma Drive, police said.
Sunland Park man charged with first-degree murder after fatal shooting on Palma Drive
Police say a Sunland Park man accused of fatally shooting Jesus Alba De La Cruz on Oct. 13 has been charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors are seeking to keep him jailed without bond.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 18h
The Doña Ana County Humane Society’s Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour fundraiser is back Oct. 28 — pet costumes, food trucks, live music and community spirit collide at The Blue Door Venue.
Doña Ana County Humane Society plans ‘Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour’ fundraiser Oct. 28
The Doña Ana County Humane Society will host its annual Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour fundraiser Oct. 28 at The Blue Door Venue in Las Cruces, with proceeds benefiting pet relief and spay-neuter programs.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 1d
New Mexico’s Human Services Department says some SNAP recipients will notice changes to their benefits starting next month.
NM health agency warns of upcoming change for some SNAP recipients
The New Mexico Human Services Department is alerting about 32,000 households that upcoming federal changes will alter how energy assistance affects their SNAP benefits beginning Nov. 1.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 1d
A teen has been charged with attempted murder after an early-morning shooting in Las Cruces that left one person hospitalized, police said.
Las Cruces teen charged with attempted murder after early morning shooting, police say
An 18-year-old Las Cruces man is accused of shooting another teen during a planned burglary, then hiding evidence, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Doña Ana County Magistrate Court.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 1d
BREAKING: LCPD releases new body-cam video and timeline from the fatal Oct. 9 shooting outside Chili’s on South Telshor.
BREAKING: New details revealed in fatal police shooting at Chili's
At a Tuesday briefing, LCPD released body-camera video from the Oct. 9 shooting outside Chili’s on South Telshor. Police say a man identified as Philip Mullen advanced with a hammer despite commands; ...
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 1d
The NMSU STEM Outreach Center continues its mission of expanding STEM education — working across schools and communities to help children grow.
NMSU STEM Outreach Center continues to help children grow, thrive
The NMSU STEM Outreach Center continues programs to help children grow and thrive through hands-on experiences, outreach in local schools and community STEM events.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 1d
New Mexico lobbyists have already spent $1.25 million in 2025 — continuing what’s become a strong spending trend across multiple years.

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By the #s: NM lobbyists have already spent $1.25M this year — building on new record
New Mexico lobbyists have spent about $1.25 million so far in 2025, fueling a record year as interest groups amplify influence amid an active legislative session.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 2d
Painter Linda Hagen and woodturner Richard Spellenberg will be the Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery’s November featured artists.
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery spotlights painter Linda Hagen and woodturner Richard Spellenberg in November
The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery will feature oil painter Linda Hagen and woodturner Richard Spellenberg throughout November, alongside an O’Keeffe-themed event and film screening at the Fountain ...
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 2d
The Devil’s Mistress (1965), the first feature made in Las Cruces, screens free on Oct. 26 at the Rio Grande Theatre.
Free Oct. 26 screening celebrates first movie made in Las Cruces
The Rio Grande Theatre will host a free October 26 screening of The Devil’s Mistress (1965), the first feature film made in Las Cruces, presented by filmmaker Julia Smith and Film Las Cruces.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 2d
NMSU’s O’Donnell Hall expansion marks the next step in preparing more teachers, counselors and social workers to serve New Mexico communities.
NMSU O’Donnell Hall expansion advances College of HEST’s mission to serve New Mexico
NMSU is expanding O’Donnell Hall by more than 15,000 square feet to house the departments of kinesiology and communication disorders in state-of-the-art facilities, enhancing training and community se...
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 2d
City of Las Cruces launches a downtown master plan update. Read the full story:
City of Las Cruces launches Downtown Master Plan update
Las Cruces begins updating its Downtown Master Plan, inviting public feedback Oct. 20–24 through meetings at Amador Live.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 3d
LCPS Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz will host community sessions on the upcoming bond and mill levy election. Read the details:
Ruiz to host community sessions on upcoming LCPS bond, mill levy election
Ruiz to host community sessions on upcoming LCPS bond, mill levy election
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 3d
“The Mold” has wrapped filming in Albuquerque. What we know so far:
Filming on 'The Mold' wraps in Albuquerque
“The Mold,” a dystopian thriller filmed in Albuquerque and directed by Mason McDonald, has wrapped production with a crew of more than 50 New Mexico residents and a story rooted in the state’s film co...
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 3d
Find out how much money local districts will get from the state’s new $35 million school-security fund.

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New Mexico school districts split $35 million in state funds for school security improvements
New Mexico public schools are receiving $35 million in state funding to improve campus safety, with the money distributed among more than 60 districts for facility and technology upgrades.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 3d
“Toys in the Attic” opens Oct. 18 at the Branigan Cultural Center. Explore curious artifacts and local stories.
‘Toys in the Attic’ exhibit opens Oct. 18 at Branigan Cultural Center
‘Toys in the Attic’ at Branigan Cultural Center shows toys, books and games from 1900 to the 1970s. On view Oct. 18–Jan. 24, 2026.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 3d
Calling Las Cruces creatives — submissions are open for the 2026 Art-Stop bus-shelter exhibit.
Las Cruces seeks artists for 2026 Art Stop bus-shelter exhibit
Artists in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County and nearby areas can apply by Nov. 2, 2025, to have their work featured on bus-shelter panels citywide.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 4d
New Mexico has opened a Mexico City office as part of efforts to strengthen trade, economic and tourism links with its neighbor.
New Mexico opens Mexico City office to strengthen trade, tourism ties
New Mexico officials have opened a new Economic Development and Tourism office in Mexico City, more than 1,200 miles from the state, to deepen trade and cultural partnerships with Mexico.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 4d
In the fight over health care costs, Rep. Gabe Vasquez has co-sponsored bipartisan legislation that would extend federal premium tax credits.
Vasquez backs bill to extend federal health insurance tax credits
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has co-sponsored a bipartisan measure to extend federal health insurance tax credits set to expire this year, aiming to keep premiums stable for thousands of residents in southe...
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 4d
Have thoughts on Las Cruces’ West Picacho, Motel Boulevard corridor? The city wants your feedback on redesign plans.
City seeks feedback on West Picacho, Motel Boulevard redevelopment plan
Las Cruces is taking public comment on a draft Metropolitan Redevelopment Area plan for West Picacho and Motel Boulevard through Oct. 29, 2025.
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Organ Mountain News @organmountainnews.bsky.social · 4d
It’s a milestone for NMSU’s research community: 50 faculty named among the top 2% of scientists worldwide.
NMSU faculty named among world’s top research scientists
Stanford University and Elsevier named 50 NMSU faculty among the top 2 percent of scientists worldwide — up from 41 last year — reflecting the university’s expanding impact in research and discovery a...
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