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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaks during a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez

Vasquez backs bill to cap prescription drug costs for privately insured Americans

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has co-sponsored a bill that would cap annual prescription drug costs at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families with private insurance.

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Las Cruces police vehicles with emergency lights parked during a response.
Crime

Las Cruces man accused of shooting woman during early-morning dispute near downtown

A 19-year-old Las Cruces man faces a felony charge after police say he shot a woman during an early-morning domestic dispute near downtown.

Damien Willis
Police vehicle light bar illuminated in blue on top of a patrol car, with a blurred outdoor background.
Public Safety

Anthony man charged after struggle with police, accused of trying to take officer’s Taser

An Anthony man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he struggled with officers responding to a domestic disturbance and tried to take an officer’s Taser.

Damien Willis
Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit with emergency lights activated at a nighttime response scene, with responders and vehicles visible along the roadside.
Public Safety

Las Cruces man charged after falsely telling 911 he killed someone

A Las Cruces man is facing a misdemeanor charge after authorities say he called 911 and falsely claimed he had killed someone.

Damien Willis
Selection of colorful artworks featured in Las Cruces’ Art Stop 2026 program, displayed on bus shelter posters across the city.
Art

Public invited to Art Stop 2026 artist reception in downtown Las Cruces

The City of Las Cruces will host an Art Stop 2026 artist reception March 12 at Amador Live, celebrating new artworks installed at bus shelters across the city.

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Pancho Villa State Park Exhibition Hall in Columbus, New Mexico, with historic water tower and desert mountains in the background.
Outdoor Recreation

History buffs can make a 91-mile day trip to Camp Furlong Day in Columbus

Camp Furlong Day returns Saturday at Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus, offering Doña Ana County residents a 91-mile day trip with tours, historian talks and Cabalgata Fiesta de Amistad festivities.

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New Mexico Attorney General RaĂşl Torrez in a suit and tie standing in an arched corridor.
News

NMDOJ warns New Mexicans about fake 'toll violation' court notice scam

The New Mexico Department of Justice is warning residents about a scam involving a fake “toll violation” court notice sent by text message that attempts to collect credit card information through a fraudulent QR code.

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Doña Ana Community College logo with NM State branding.
DACC

DACC to host workshop on applying for Project Jupiter technician jobs March 12

Doña Ana Community College will host a free March 12 workshop to help applicants prepare for apprentice critical operations technician jobs tied to Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa, where starting pay is listed at $27.33 per hour.

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Jody Adams speaks at a podium during a New Mexico State women’s basketball event with NM State and Memorial Medical Center logos visible in the background.
Sports

NM State moving on from women’s basketball coach Jody Adams

New Mexico State University will move in a new direction with its women’s basketball program, Athletics Director Joe Fields said, as the school begins a search for its next head coach.

Damien Willis

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