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

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 Featured

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 Featured

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 Featured

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
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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Close-up of a pinned adult New World screwworm fly specimen.
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
A voter stands at a voting booth beside signs that read “Vote.”
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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The front entrance of the Doña Ana County Government Center in Las Cruces with palm trees lining the building.
Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County seeks public feedback on infrastructure priorities

Doña Ana County launched an online ICIP project page where residents can review proposed infrastructure projects and submit feedback through June 17.

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Nancy Stephens holds up a bee puppet while sitting on the floor with children and adults during an Imagination Library event.
NMSU

NMSU alumni help Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library reach New Mexico children

NMSU alumni are helping lead Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in New Mexico, where more than 32,000 children are registered for free books.

Elaine Stachera Simon
FBI recruitment graphic with three people in business attire and details for a June 26 special agent event in El Paso.
FBI

FBI to host special agent recruitment event in El Paso

The FBI’s Albuquerque and El Paso field offices will host a special agent recruitment event June 26 in El Paso.

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Firefighters stand outside a fire-damaged garage at a Sunland Park home early Wednesday morning.
Fire

Crews contain Sunland Park house fire to attached garage

Firefighters contained a Sunland Park house fire to an attached garage early Wednesday. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.

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Students sit at classroom tables while a teacher speaks at the front of the room.
State

New Mexico rises from last to 49th in child welfare in national KIDS COUNT survey

New Mexico rose from last to 49th in the national KIDS COUNT rankings, but advocates say children and families still face major challenges.

Danielle Prokop
A colorful FYI+ graphic advertises free backpacks for K-12 students in Las Cruces from June 10 through July 10.
Community

FYI+ to give away free backpacks for K-12 students in Las Cruces

FYI+ will give away free backpacks for K-12 students June 10-July 10 at its Family Success Center in Las Cruces.

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A smiling father stands outside with one young child on his shoulders and another child beside him.
News

Latino families report rising costs, thin savings and immigration fears in new survey

The 2026 National Latino Family Report found Latino families with young children are facing rising costs, thin savings, food insecurity and immigration fears, with several New Mexico-specific findings.

Damien Willis

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