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Federal Court Featured

DOJ lawsuit says Holloman transfer blocked military spouse from Las Cruces legal job

The Justice Department says New Mexico violated federal law by blocking a military spouse from taking a Las Cruces legal job after a Holloman transfer.

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Elections Featured

Doña Ana County certifies primary results, post-election check begins next week

Doña Ana County has certified its 2026 primary election results, with a post-election system check scheduled to begin next week.

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Doña Ana County Featured

Doña Ana County covers more YesCare back pay after missed payroll

Doña Ana County will provide additional back pay to YesCare employees after another missed payroll as detention center healthcare services transition to a new provider.

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Maria Durado walks with her child under a red and gold balloon arch during an AVANCE to College graduation celebration.
DACC Featured

Free Sunland Park program helps parents take first step toward college, careers

A free AVANCE to College program at DACC’s Sunland Park Center will help parents and caregivers build parenting, leadership, college and career skills.

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NMSU

NMSU course aims to teach the workplace skills employers actually want

NMSU Global Campus and FracStrat launched an online professional skills course featuring New Mexico business leaders and workplace lessons for early-career professionals.

Karen Cooper
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Health

New Mexico reports first human plague case of 2026

New Mexico health officials reported the state’s first human plague case of 2026 after a Santa Fe County woman died from the disease.

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NMSU Juneteenth 2026 graphic showing event details for a soul food demonstration, Black business highlight and lunch-and-learn.
NMSU

NMSU Juneteenth events to celebrate Black history, culture

NMSU will host several Juneteenth events on the Las Cruces campus, including programs on soul food traditions, Black businesses and Black economic influence.

Carlos Carrillo López
NM State track and field athletes Alesha Lane and Marlee Cavitt pose in uniform in front of an Aggies backdrop.
Aggie Track & Field

NM State’s Marlee Cavitt, Alesha Lane earn CUSA academic honors

NM State track and field athletes Marlee Cavitt and Alesha Lane were named to the 2026 Conference USA All-Academic Team.

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez stands outside the U.S. Capitol.
Outdoor Spaces

Vasquez questions diversion of park fees from maintenance to D.C. projects

Rep. Gabe Vasquez is questioning the Interior Department over the diversion of National Park Service entrance fees from park maintenance to beautification projects in Washington, D.C.

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Exterior of Meerscheidt Recreation Center in Las Cruces, with trees and playground equipment visible outside.
Community

Las Cruces extends cooling stations through Saturday as temperatures reach 100

Las Cruces cooling stations will remain available through Saturday as temperatures are forecast to reach or exceed 100 degrees.

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Aerial view of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library in downtown Las Cruces.
City of Las Cruces

Branigan Library hours to change July 1 after city budget cuts

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library will change its hours July 1 because of city budget reductions, with Sunday closures and adjusted weekday and weekend schedules.

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Surveillance image shows two auto burglary suspects near a parked vehicle at night in Las Cruces.
Crime

Las Cruces police warn of auto burglaries after overnight cluster near Rinconada

Las Cruces police are warning residents to lock vehicles and remove valuables after at least four auto burglaries were reported near Rinconada Boulevard.

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Real Estate

Las Cruces housing inventory rises in weekly market snapshot

A New Mexico Construction Alliance market snapshot shows Las Cruces active listings rose from June 2 to June 9, with fewer homes under contract.

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New Mexico Supreme Court building in Santa Fe.
New Mexico Supreme Court

NM Supreme Court denies appeal over Republican Party Chair Barela’s removal

The New Mexico Supreme Court rejected the state Republican Party’s appeal after a judge ruled Amy Barela could not continue serving as chair.

Patrick Lohmann
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich speaks into a microphone during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee meeting.
Sen. Martin Heinrich

Heinrich says Gila River bill, other conservation measures are being sidelined

Sen. Martin Heinrich said conservation and public lands bills, including his Gila River bill, are being left off a Senate committee vote list despite bipartisan support.

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Map graphic showing I-10 bridge replacement project areas near Fairacres Road and West Boutz Road in the Mesilla Valley.
Transportation

Public input sought on I-10 bridge replacements in Mesilla Valley

NMDOT is seeking public comment through June 25 on a project to replace four I-10 bridges near Fairacres Road and West Boutz Road.

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State

New Mexico Livestock Board issues livestock emergency over screwworm

State livestock officials are moving to respond to New World screwworm after a confirmed case in southeastern New Mexico.

Danielle Prokop
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Elections

Doña Ana County completes canvass of 2026 primary election

The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office said canvassing is complete for the 2026 primary election. County commissioners are scheduled to certify results June 12.

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