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Crime

Man accused of firing handgun at his brother in Las Cruces New Year’s Eve confrontation

A Las Cruces man is facing felony charges after police say he fired a handgun at his brother during a New Year’s Eve confrontation, according to court records.

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New Mexico Democrats condemn Venezuela military action as unconstitutional while GOP praises Trump
Politics

New Mexico Democrats condemn Venezuela military action as unconstitutional while GOP praises Trump

New Mexico Democrats in Congress criticized U.S. military action in Venezuela while the Republican Party of New Mexico praised President Trump’s role in the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

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Torrez visits NMJC after court fight preserves TRIO funding
Education

Torrez visits NMJC after court fight preserves TRIO funding

Attorney General RaĂşl Torrez recently visited New Mexico Junior College after litigation preserved more than $13 million in federal TRIO funding supporting college access programs statewide.

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Public Safety

Police identify woman killed after being struck by pickup on Telshor Boulevard

Las Cruces police have identified the woman killed in a Monday night pedestrian crash on Telshor Boulevard and say no charges are anticipated.

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Flames engulf an apartment unit at night as firefighters respond to a structure fire on West Madrid Avenue in Las Cruces.
Public Safety

Fire damages apartment complex on West Madrid Avenue

Firefighters quickly contained a Thursday evening apartment fire on West Madrid Avenue in Las Cruces, preventing injuries and limiting damage.

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NMSU

Sports marketing veteran to join NMSU as first Executive-in-Residence

New Mexico State University named a sports marketing veteran as its first executive in residence, a role designed to support student learning, provide professional insight and strengthen university partnerships with the broader sports industry.

Tatiana Favela
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Crime

Child abuse charge in Anthony follows public intervention after child found unsupervised

A child abuse charge filed in Anthony stems from public intervention after witnesses reported a young child walking unsupervised, according to court records.

Damien Willis
A woman wearing a TRIO program T-shirt smiles while holding a New Mexico State University pennant during an outreach event focused on college readiness.
Education

NMSU’s TRIO Talent Search helps students in Alamogordo, Tularosa prepare for college

New Mexico State University’s TRIO Talent Search guided students from Alamogordo and Tularosa through college planning with workshops on financial aid, campus resources and application steps to boost readiness.

Tiffany Acosta
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Lance French places his hand up as his son, in an Air Force uniform, raises his right hand during a commissioning ceremony into the U.S. Space Force.
NMSU

NMSU AFROTC sees first cadet commissioned in U.S. Space Force

An Air Force ROTC cadet at New Mexico State University made history as the program’s first graduate to commission into the U.S. Space Force, highlighting NMSU’s role in preparing students for careers in space and national defense.

Minerva Baumann
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