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Screenshot from “Portal to Possibilities: Biotech Edition” shows a young character standing near a glowing portal on a career selection screen.
NMSU Featured

NMSU helps launch biotech game that lets students explore science careers

NMSU and UConn Extension developed a free 4-H biotech game that lets students explore 10 science careers through hands-on tasks.

Tiffany Acosta
Cattle graze in a field.
Agriculture Featured

Heinrich, Luján bill would help ranchers use federal funds for virtual fencing

A bill from Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján would let farmers and ranchers use USDA emergency conservation funds for virtual fencing after disasters.

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Zac Anaya, Jacob Candelaria and Duke Rodriguez speak with reporters after a judge rejected their universal child care lawsuit.
State Featured

Judge rejects lawsuit challenging New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham’s universal childcare program

A judge rejected a Republican-backed lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s universal childcare program, though plaintiffs say they plan to appeal.

Joshua Bowling
Graphic welcoming Carisma Lynn as NM State women’s basketball director of basketball operations.
Aggie Women's Basketball Featured

NM State women’s basketball adds Carisma Lynn to operations staff

Carisma Lynn has joined NM State women’s basketball as director of basketball operations.

Emilio Garcia
Sign for the U.S. District Court in Las Cruces outside a courthouse entrance.
Federal Court

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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A voter feeds a ballot into an election tabulator.
Elections

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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Exterior wall and entrance area of the Doña Ana County Detention Center.
Doña Ana County

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

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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Blurred New Mexico State University sign reflected in a window with trees and campus buildings visible outside.
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
Scrabble tiles spell “keep safe” on a gray cloth background.
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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House keys sit beside a small model home on a wooden table.
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
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