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A masked health care worker applies a bandage to a patient’s upper arm after administering a vaccination.
Health

Lujan Grisham signs NM vaccine bill passed in special session

Gov. Lujan Grisham signs SB 3, allowing New Mexico to adopt vaccine guidance from professional bodies beyond federal recommendations.

The United States Courthouse for the District of New Mexico in Las Cruces, located at 100 North Church Street, is shown with its exterior stone wall and the federal court sign in front.
Federal Court

Former magistrate judge tied to case as Las Cruces man pleads guilty in gun, evidence probe

Ortega-Lopez pleaded guilty to illegal gun possession and conspiring to destroy evidence; former magistrate judge Joel Cano and Nancy Cano face tampering charges.

Close-up of a person typing on a tablet keyboard, illustrating safe technology and cybersecurity awareness.
LCPD

Las Cruces Police share cybersecurity tips during National Awareness Month

LCPD reminds residents that cybersecurity is a year-round responsibility, offering practical tips to protect personal data and avoid online scams.

A man in a suit and tie sits at a congressional hearing table speaking into a microphone, with a nameplate reading “Rep. Vasquez” in front of him.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez

Vasquez leads push to ensure troops are paid during federal shutdown

Reps. Gabe Vasquez and Derek Tran led a letter urging Congress to guarantee pay for service members during the federal government shutdown.

Film Las Cruces 10th-anniversary logo: yellow Organ Mountains with rays above, “Film las Cruces” text, and a black ribbon reading “Celebrating 10 Years” on a white background.
Film

'In Our Blood' to premiere Oct. 17 at Cineport 10 in Las Cruces

The feature film In Our Blood — shot entirely in Las Cruces — will premiere Oct. 17 with a Q&A featuring director Pedro Kos and cast members.

A smiling NMSU alumna wearing a white polo with the university logo sits at a desk with a laptop in front of a large window.
NMSU

NMSU alumna finds success, inspiration through Honors College programs

An NMSU alumna says Honors College programs and faculty support opened paths for professional achievement and academic growth.

Northwestern University Professor Bernard Black speaks to members of New Mexico’s interim Health and Human Services Committee on Oct. 7, 2025.
Health

NM GOP says ‘biased’ legislative presenter underplayed need for health care reform

Republican legislators say a presenter to the interim Health & Human Services Committee underplayed physician shortages in New Mexico, misused national data and ignored state-specific trends.

Drawing on a white handkerchief showing a man helping a child ride a tricycle, surrounded by pink geometric border designs.
Art

Museum of Art showcases Into the Hourglass: Paño Arte from the Rudy Padilla Collection

The Las Cruces Museum of Art is presenting Into the Hourglass: Paño Arte from the Rudy Padilla Collection, a traveling exhibition of Chicano prison art from the National Hispanic Cultural Center, on display through Jan. 3, 2026.

Three pink Las Cruces Police Department window decals promoting Breast Cancer Awareness, each showing the badge logo with a gold sun, mountains and a pink ribbon.
LCPD

Las Cruces police offering free window decals for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Las Cruces Police Department is distributing free Breast Cancer Awareness Month window decals at its Front Station Office while supplies last.

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