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Steinborn calls for review of New Mexico investments tied to Russia, Elon Musk
Jeff Steinborn Featured

Steinborn calls for review of New Mexico investments tied to Russia, Elon Musk

State Sen. Jeff Steinborn is asking New Mexico's State Investment Council to review investments linked to Russia and Elon Musk and disclose its holdings.

Damien Willis
Close-up of an adult New World screwworm fly, a parasitic insect whose larvae infest wounds and feed on living tissue.
Agriculture Featured

New World screwworm confirmed in Otero County cow; livestock movement restricted

New Mexico confirms New World screwworm in an Otero County beef cow, triggering animal inspections, movement restrictions and expanded surveillance.

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The Great Seal of New Mexico, featuring an eagle and the state motto “Crescit Eundo,” is embedded in the tiled floor of the State Capitol.
Opinion Featured

Opinion: Gluttony, thy name is the New Mexico legislators' pension plan

In this guest opinion, retired attorney Charles Sullivan questions New Mexico legislators' pension benefits as voters consider Amendment 4.

Charles Sullivan
Martin Avalos, 76, wearing a light-colored sweater, looks downward while seated indoors with adhesive bandages visible on his forehead.
LCPD Featured

Silver Alert issued for missing 76-year-old Las Cruces man

Las Cruces police seek help finding Martin Avalos, 76, who went missing Thursday morning. Anyone with information should call 575-526-0795.

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Doña Ana County seeks public input on flood-damaged roads, roadway hazards
Flooding

Doña Ana County seeks public input on flood-damaged roads, roadway hazards

Doña Ana County is collecting reports of flooding and roadway hazards through its Route Ready planning project to guide future transportation improvements.

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Actress Valerie Alene, wearing a blue security uniform, sits behind a desk with a flashlight, skeletal bird, American flag and floor plan in a scene from The Shadow.
Film

Las Cruces filmmaker releases horror short 'The Shadow' ahead of Halloween

Andrew Jara's locally filmed horror short 'The Shadow' arrives on YouTube ahead of Halloween, with a theatrical screening planned in El Paso.

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Maldonado, Barncastle Salopek name priorities for Doña Ana County Commission District 1
Elections

Maldonado, Barncastle Salopek name priorities for Doña Ana County Commission District 1

Daisy Maldonado and Samantha Barncastle Salopek outline their priorities for Doña Ana County Commission District 1, including Project Jupiter, infrastructure and transparency.

Juan Corral
Exterior of Mesilla Town Hall, a large adobe-colored municipal building with a central entrance, several windows and parked cars in front.
Mesilla

Mesilla considers ditch maintenance rules, animal-control fees

Mesilla officials are examining community ditch maintenance responsibilities and animal-control costs as staff develops possible ordinance changes.

Damien Willis
NM State wide receiver AJ Williams III (11) leaps into a celebration with teammates during the Aggies' road victory over Sam Houston.
Aggie Football

James Jones powers NM State past Sam Houston 30-24 for first road win

New Mexico State beat Sam Houston 30-24 behind James Jones' 178 rushing yards, two AJ Williams III touchdowns and a strong defensive performance.

Damien Willis
Social graphic featuring Angela Gomez Luera's booking photo alongside a headline about her first-degree felony child abuse charge involving her 6-year-old daughter.
Anthony

Anthony mother accused of choking 6-year-old daughter faces first-degree felony

Angela Gomez Luera, 26, was arrested Oct. 20 after her daughter reported being choked. Sheriff's investigators documented injuries and obtained an arrest warrant.

Damien Willis
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez smiles outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, wearing a navy suit, light blue tie and congressional lapel pin.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez

Vasquez presses social media CEOs again over illegal gun sales, youth violence

Rep. Gabe Vasquez renewed demands for social media companies to address illegal gun trafficking and youth violence, citing law enforcement concerns in New Mexico.

Damien Willis
Annotated map of Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch property in Santa Fe County alongside an aerial photograph showing the estate's buildings and grounds.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez

New Mexico sues Epstein associates, seeks to block $75 million in estate payments

New Mexico's attorney general filed a federal lawsuit against two Epstein associates, seeking to halt estate payments and recover damages for trafficking survivors.

Damien Willis
Front entrance of the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe, with its circular adobe-style exterior, white columns and a statue beneath the state seal.
Opinion

Opinion: I wanted to serve. I couldn’t afford to go without a paycheck

In this guest opinion, Las Cruces social worker Zac Egan explains why they believe Amendment 4 could make serving in the New Mexico Legislature more accessible.

Zac Egan
Historic red-brick Luna County Courthouse in Deming, featuring a clock tower, white columns, broad front steps and American and New Mexico flags.
Luna County

New Mexico to auction 800 tax-delinquent properties in Luna County on Thursday

New Mexico will auction approximately 800 tax-delinquent parcels in Luna County on Oct. 22. A public preview is set for Oct. 21 in Deming.

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Demonstrators gather outside the New Mexico Environment Department in Santa Fe on Aug. 21, 2026, holding signs opposing Project Jupiter's proposed data center.
Project Jupiter

Data center Project Jupiter air quality permit hearing set for early December

Project Jupiter's air quality permit hearing is scheduled for Dec. 7 in Sunland Park, with public comments, emissions questions and legal motions still at issue.

Joshua Bowling
Metal absentee ballot drop-off container with an “Insert Ballot Here” sign and a notice about 24-hour video surveillance.
Elections

Sunland Park absentee ballot drop-off container back in service after truck collision

Sunland Park voters can again return absentee ballots at the 24-hour secured container at 1000 McNutt Road after a semi-trailer damaged it Oct. 6.

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A dirt trail winds between tall pine trees, exposed roots and thick green vegetation in a wooded area.
Outdoor Spaces

Vasquez, lawmakers question proposed 64% cut to Forest Service trail funding

Rep. Gabe Vasquez joins lawmakers questioning a proposed $14 million cut to Forest Service trail maintenance funding and seeking answers by Oct. 30.

Damien Willis
Booking photo of Wyatt Cornelius, a former Las Cruces middle school teacher who pleaded guilty to child solicitation and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Courts

Former Las Cruces teacher pleads guilty to child solicitation charges

Former Camino Real Middle School teacher Wyatt Cornelius pleaded guilty to two felonies in a case involving Snapchat messages with a 14-year-old student.

Damien Willis
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