finance
S&P 500 Climbs 0.39% as Global Markets Surge Forward
The S&P 500 in USD, plus major global indices, gold and currencies, with market context for Las Cruces investors and retirement savings and pension balances.
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wellness
Meal Prep Strategies for Busy Families and Workers
Las Cruces residents are adopting weekend batch cooking to balance nutrition with long workdays and school schedules.
wellness
Las Cruces Residents Stretch Grocery Budgets With Seasonal Produce Tips
Las Cruces residents are stretching grocery dollars with seasonal produce and community programs that keep meals nutritious.
wellness
Las Cruces Locals Reveal 5 Hidden Nature Walks Tourists Miss
Las Cruces residents favor lesser-known arroyo paths and foothill routes over the crowded Organ Mountains visitor center trails.
community
Las Cruces Transitions From Summer Pools to Fall Festivals
As mid-July heat sets in, here is how to navigate the upcoming shift from summer pool days to the region's busy autumn festival calendar.
wellness
Swim Classes Las Cruces | Adult & Kids Programs
Discover swim classes and aquatic fitness programs at Las Cruces pools. Low-impact water workouts for adults, kids, and seniors beat the desert heat.
wellness
Las Cruces Hosts Multiple Fun Runs, Charity Walks Through Late July
Las Cruces residents can join several group runs and walks scheduled through late July at city parks and trails.
finance
What Las Cruces Residents Should Know About Local Workforce Development Programs
From apprenticeships to online learning, Las Cruces offers multiple ways for residents to boost skills and employment prospects.
wellness
Las Cruces Launches Two Free Saturday Morning 5K Parkruns
Las Cruces residents are lacing up for free Saturday morning 5K events that have taken hold at two city parks this summer.
finance
Las Cruces Startups Face Cost and Competition Headwinds This Year
Local founders navigate startup expenses and rivalry from larger markets even as new state support arrives.
community
Finding the After-Hours Pulse in Las Cruces
While Las Cruces prioritizes a relaxed, bar-centric culture, new late-night options are beginning to shift the landscape for the city's diverse crowd.
finance
New Retail and Dining Options Taking Shape in Las Cruces: Details for Everyday Shoppers
Recent openings and planned projects at specific addresses add choices for groceries, entertainment and quick meals while creating local jobs.
finance
S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Las Cruces investors and retirement balances.
Technology
Las Cruces Biotech Firm Doubles Down on AI-Powered Pathogen Detection
A local diagnostics company, born at Arrowhead Center, is set to pitch its AI-powered pathogen detector at Wednesday's event, part of a tech scene that saw startup funding double in two years.
finance
Las Cruces Retail Faces Challenges Amid Expansion and Innovation
Despite growth opportunities, local retailers grapple with economic pressures and evolving demands in 2026.
Technology
AI Tools Ease Stockouts and Speed Service for Las Cruces Residents
Local retailers and service firms apply AI to cut wait times and improve availability of everyday goods.