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Exterior of the federal courthouse in Las Cruces, showing the U.S. District Court sign at 100 North Church Street against a stone building.
Federal Court

Las Cruces man convicted of four armed robberies, faces 31 years to life in prison

Ruben Jose Trujillo, 39, was convicted of four armed robberies in Doña Ana County, including a Vado shooting. He faces 31 years to life in prison.

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A worker stands on the roof of Loma Del Norte Apartments in Anthony beside newly installed solar panels, with a blue ladder leaning against the building.
Housing

Anthony apartment complex gets solar panels, energy upgrades through state weatherization program

Loma Del Norte Apartments in Anthony received solar panels, heat pump upgrades and roof repairs through New Mexico's Energy$mart Weatherization Program.

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Max Adams, 78, smiles while wearing a black wide-brimmed hat, dark jacket, olive-green shirt and bolo tie against a softly blurred background.
Silver Alert

Silver Alert issued for missing 78-year-old man last seen in Soledad Canyon area

Silver Alert: Max Adams, 78, was last seen Oct. 29 on Black Quartz Road near Soledad Canyon, accompanied by his dog. Call 911 if seen.

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James Ellison, Republican candidate for New Mexico state treasurer, wearing glasses, a navy suit and blue patterned tie against a multicolored studio backdrop.
Opinion

Opinion: The office you never think about handles your money every day

State treasurer candidate James Ellison argues for greater transparency in New Mexico's public investments, legislative reports and unclaimed property program.

James Ellison
Booking photo of Kurtis Allan Dale, wearing a white shirt, with short hair and a goatee, against a height-measurement backdrop.
Courts

Las Cruces man pleads guilty to beating former partner with baseball bat at Burn Lake

Kurtis Allan Dale pleads guilty to armed robbery and a baseball bat attack on his former partner at Burn Lake in Las Cruces. Sentencing is pending.

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Deshawnda Chaparro speaks at a legislative committee hearing, with Valeria Garcia Tavarez and Albuquerque Police Commander Paul Haugh seated beside her.
Immigration

New Mexico immigrant advocates, police to propose streamlined visa process for undocumented victims

New Mexico advocates and police seek legislation to streamline U Visa certification for undocumented crime victims before the 2027 legislative session.

Joshua Bowling
New Mexico State cheerleaders perform along the end zone while the Aggie marching band lines the field at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
Aggie Football

Jacksonville State shuts out NM State 24-0 in lopsided CUSA loss

NM State falls 24-0 to Jacksonville State as the Aggies struggle through the air, miss two field goals and surrender 324 rushing yards.

Damien Willis
Veterans Day Parade graphic featuring student patriotic artwork, a downtown Las Cruces route map and the Nov. 7 date, with opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.
Las Cruces Events

Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade returns Nov. 7 with downtown route, street closures

Las Cruces' Veterans Day Parade returns Nov. 7. Find the downtown parade route, start time, street closures, parking locations and opening ceremony details.

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Dolores Huerta smiles at the camera wearing a white hard hat and orange safety vest during a November 2021 visit to Albuquerque.
Obituaries

New Mexico leaders pay tribute to civil rights icon Dolores Huerta following her death at 96

New Mexico-born civil rights leader Dolores Huerta died Oct. 28 at 96. State leaders remember the United Farm Workers co-founder and her legacy.

Patrick Lohmann
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