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U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury speaks during a public event.
Project Jupiter

Stansbury presses New Mexico agencies for Project Jupiter water details

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury is asking New Mexico agencies for a public accounting of Project Jupiter’s water sources, rights and permits after Supreme Court orders paused parts of the project.

Joshua Bowling
Winnie Lee is recognized during a ceremony at National Taipei University of Business in Taipei, Taiwan.
Recognitions

NMSU’s Winnie Lee earns honorary doctorate, distinguished alumni honor

NMSU’s Winnie Lee received an honorary Doctorate in Business from National Taipei University of Business after earning the university’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2025.

Tatiana Favela
Rendering of the new Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management facility, showing the building entrance, covered drive and desert landscaping.
Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County emergency operations center nears completion, will house backup dispatch center

Doña Ana County’s $14.3 million emergency operations center is nearly complete and will include a backup regional dispatch center and training facility.

Damien Willis
Two NMSU Global Campus staff members work on laptops at a conference table, with one wearing an NM State polo and a Global Campus mug in the foreground.
NMSU

NMSU Global Campus partners with Hatch Valley schools on employee education

NMSU Global Campus is partnering with Hatch Valley Public Schools to offer district employees tuition savings and discounted online education opportunities.

Karen Cooper
Former Doña Ana County Manager Scott Andrews smiles against a white background.
Doña Ana County

County attorney: Scott Andrews’ exit was negotiated separation, not simple resignation

Doña Ana County’s attorney says former Manager Scott Andrews reached a negotiated separation with commissioners and that his six-month salary payment was contractually required.

Damien Willis
Entrance to the New Mexico Country Store at the State Fair, with a brightly lit neon sign above blue doors.
State

Country Store, daily happy hours return to 2026 New Mexico State Fair

The New Mexico State Fair’s Country Store returns in 2026 with local products, free samples and daily Reds, Whites and Brews happy hours.

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Residents raise their hands during a City of Las Cruces community presentation as a staff member stands at the front of the room.
City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces launches weekly municipal Q&A series

Las Cruces will host a 12-session municipal Q&A series from Sept. 2 through Nov. 18, giving residents direct access to city departments and services.

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New Mexico State University logo mounted on a metal sign with sunlight shining through trees in the background.
NMSU

NMSU may cut tuition for El Paso-area students as UTEP turns up pressure

NMSU is considering charging eligible El Paso-area students the same tuition as New Mexico residents as UTEP increases competition for students.

Damien Willis
New Mexico State wide receiver TK King runs with the ball against Florida State as Seminoles defenders pursue him from behind.
Aggie Football

Aggies hang tough before falling 34-17 at Florida State in season opener

New Mexico State opened the 2026 football season with a 34-17 loss at Florida State after staying within one score into the second half in Tallahassee.

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