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James Ellison, Republican candidate for New Mexico state treasurer, wearing glasses, a navy suit and blue patterned tie against a multicolored studio backdrop.
Opinion Featured

Opinion: The office you never think about handles your money every day

State treasurer candidate James Ellison argues for greater transparency in New Mexico's public investments, legislative reports and unclaimed property program.

James Ellison
Booking photo of Kurtis Allan Dale, wearing a white shirt, with short hair and a goatee, against a height-measurement backdrop.
Courts Featured

Las Cruces man pleads guilty to beating former partner with baseball bat at Burn Lake

Kurtis Allan Dale pleads guilty to armed robbery and a baseball bat attack on his former partner at Burn Lake in Las Cruces. Sentencing is pending.

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Deshawnda Chaparro speaks at a legislative committee hearing, with Valeria Garcia Tavarez and Albuquerque Police Commander Paul Haugh seated beside her.
Immigration Featured

New Mexico immigrant advocates, police to propose streamlined visa process for undocumented victims

New Mexico advocates and police seek legislation to streamline U Visa certification for undocumented crime victims before the 2027 legislative session.

Joshua Bowling
New Mexico State cheerleaders perform along the end zone while the Aggie marching band lines the field at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
Aggie Football

Jacksonville State shuts out NM State 24-0 in lopsided CUSA loss

NM State falls 24-0 to Jacksonville State as the Aggies struggle through the air, miss two field goals and surrender 324 rushing yards.

Damien Willis
Veterans Day Parade graphic featuring student patriotic artwork, a downtown Las Cruces route map and the Nov. 7 date, with opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.
Las Cruces Events Featured

Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade returns Nov. 7 with downtown route, street closures

Las Cruces' Veterans Day Parade returns Nov. 7. Find the downtown parade route, start time, street closures, parking locations and opening ceremony details.

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Dolores Huerta smiles at the camera wearing a white hard hat and orange safety vest during a November 2021 visit to Albuquerque.
Obituaries

New Mexico leaders pay tribute to civil rights icon Dolores Huerta following her death at 96

New Mexico-born civil rights leader Dolores Huerta died Oct. 28 at 96. State leaders remember the United Farm Workers co-founder and her legacy.

Patrick Lohmann
Close-up of a calendar with Nov. 3 circled in red and marked “Vote Midterm Election” for the 2026 general election.
Elections

Doña Ana County clarifies write-in voting rules ahead of Nov. 3 election

Doña Ana County says only District 3 voters have a qualified write-in candidate in the Nov. 3 election. Here's what voters should know before casting ballots.

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High school football teams line up for a play under stadium lights at dusk, with a first-down marker in the foreground and spectators in the stands.
High School Sports

Southern New Mexico teams enter NMAA fall state championships

Southern New Mexico schools enter the 2026 NMAA fall championships. See local soccer and football matchups, state tournament schedules and ticket information.

Damien Willis
Entrance to the Doña Ana County Government Center in Las Cruces, with palm trees framing the building's arched entryway and glass doors.
Housing

Doña Ana County advances affordable housing overhaul on 5-0 vote

Doña Ana County commissioners voted 5-0 to advance an affordable housing ordinance overhaul that would broaden income eligibility. A hearing is set for Dec. 8.

Damien Willis
Promotional graphic for MVEDA Presents 2027, featuring industrial machinery, automated manufacturing equipment and a data center beneath the event title.
Economic Development

MVEDA to host advanced manufacturing conference in Las Cruces

MVEDA will host its 2027 conference Jan. 13 at the Las Cruces Convention Center, focusing on artificial intelligence, automation and advanced manufacturing.

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Aerial rendering of Project Jupiter showing large data center buildings, rows of power-generation equipment and surrounding desert in Doña Ana County.
Project Jupiter

Doña Ana County commissioners authorize potential Project Jupiter breach notice

Doña Ana County commissioners voted 5-0 to authorize notice of a potential Project Jupiter IRB breach over its proposed El Paso Electric connection.

Damien Willis
NM State quarterback Adam Damante (14) prepares to throw a pass against Sam Houston, wearing a white Aggies jersey and crimson pants.
Aggie Football

Aggies host unbeaten-in-CUSA Jacksonville State Wednesday on ESPN2

NM State hosts Jacksonville State Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. on ESPN2. Three keys to victory, standout players and game-day details.

Damien Willis
Crowds gather in the courtyard and on the illuminated second-floor balconies of Amador Live in downtown Las Cruces during an evening event.
City Council

Las Cruces proposes $1.1 million in Amador Live repairs, phased reopening

Las Cruces proposes $1.1 million in Amador Live repairs and a phased reopening as councilors question delays, unpaid fees and redevelopment plans.

Damien Willis
Architectural rendering of Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces showing proposed tan and rust-colored exterior finishes, the main entrance and landscaped grounds.
Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center announces nearly $10 million in facility improvements

Memorial Medical Center plans nearly $10 million in upgrades to its Las Cruces campus, including exterior renovations, parking improvements and Emergency Department updates.

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Aerial view of extensive flooding along the San Juan and Animas rivers near Bloomfield, New Mexico, with submerged baseball fields, trees and surrounding parkland.
Elections

New Mexico issues election advisory after severe weather disrupts early voting

New Mexico election officials issue guidance after severe weather, including early voting, lost IDs, absentee ballots and Nov. 3 voting deadlines.

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The exterior of Lynn Community Middle School in Las Cruces features the school's name in red and blue lettering above a large window.
LCPS

Lynn Community Middle School sees chronic absenteeism decline as LCPS clarifies attendance figures

LCPS confirms declining chronic absenteeism at Lynn Community Middle School, citing student resources, community partnerships and efforts to address attendance barriers.

Damien Willis
NMSU student Lennie Dupass speaks into a microphone at a Las Cruces rally beside a banner reading “A.I. Data Centers Out of Doña Ana.”
Project Jupiter

New Mexico State University students and organizers call for statewide ban on data centers

NMSU students and organizers rallied in Las Cruces to demand a statewide ban on AI data centers ahead of New Mexico's 2027 legislative session.

Leah Romero
Close-up of an adult New World screwworm fly with metallic blue-green coloring, bright orange eyes and translucent wings resting on a dark surface.
Agriculture

New World screwworm confirmed on NMSU campus, elsewhere in Doña Ana County

New World screwworm has been confirmed in a sheep on the NMSU campus and a cow elsewhere in Doña Ana County. Officials have expanded surveillance.

Damien Willis
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