White Sands Missile Range to block U.S. 70 twice Monday
White Sands Missile Range will block Hwy. 70 twice Monday, June 8, with closures scheduled at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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Three New Mexico men charged in alleged human smuggling scheme, witness killing
Three New Mexico men have been charged in a federal superseding indictment tied to an alleged human smuggling scheme and the killing of a witness.
New Mexico Forestry Division redirects seedling program to fire-damaged forests
New Mexico will redirect high-demand conservation seedlings to burned forests where natural regrowth may fail and flooding or erosion can persist.
Doña Ana County completes hand tally of primary write-in votes
Doña Ana County completed its hand tally of write-in votes in the 2026 primary election and will continue canvassing Monday, June 8.
Holloman welcomes new commander as 49th Wing shifts to Air Combat Command
Col. Michael Mullin assumed command of Holloman’s 49th Wing as the base shifted from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command.
Mescalero Apache students visit WNMU before annual mezcal harvest
Mescalero Apache seventh graders visited Western New Mexico University before traveling to participate in their annual mezcal harvest.
Heinrich seeks ethics briefing on senior Interior official
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich requested an ethics briefing from the Interior Department over reports involving Associate Deputy Secretary Karen Budd-Falen.
New Mexico Supreme Court rules defendants have right to be present for jury questions
New Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled defendants have a right to be present when judges answer deliberating juries’ questions, but upheld a conviction.
WNMU emphasizes telehealth training in online counseling program for rural communities
Western New Mexico University says its online counseling degree trains students to deliver telemental health services in rural New Mexico communities.
