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Manuel González, host of the “Pass the Sopapillas” podcast and New Mexico state poet laureate, smiles while standing in front of a W.K. Kellogg Foundation and “Pass the Sopapillas” backdrop.
Las Cruces Events Featured

‘Pass the Sopapillas’ podcast to record live episode Sunday in Las Cruces

The new “Pass the Sopapillas” podcast will record a live episode Sunday at NMSU in Las Cruces, inviting the public to discuss jobs and family economic security.

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A hand holds a red circular sticker that reads “I Voted.”
Elections Featured

Doña Ana County voters face final early voting, absentee ballot deadlines

Doña Ana County voters have until Saturday to vote early and until 7 p.m. Tuesday to return absentee ballots for New Mexico’s June 2 primary election.

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NMSU researchers Anjali Karki and Immo Hansen stand inside a mosquito research lab with mosquito-rearing containers used for disease-control studies.
NMSU

NMSU researchers’ new formula for mosquito food helps stop spread of disease

A team at New Mexico State University has developed a synthetic mosquito-feeding formula designed to support large-scale efforts to reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases worldwide.

Sarah Kimmerly
Graphic promoting Organ Mountain News’ southern New Mexico listening initiative with Organ Mountains imagery, survey messaging and Listening Post Collective branding.
Organ Mountain News Featured

Organ Mountain News launches southern New Mexico listening initiative

Organ Mountain News has launched a new community listening survey focused on the issues, challenges and experiences shaping life across southern New Mexico.

Damien Willis
Four City of Las Cruces and Visit Las Cruces staff members pose with Telly Awards against a dark backdrop.
City of Las Cruces

City of Las Cruces earns 18 Telly Awards for video and tourism content

The City of Las Cruces and Visit Las Cruces received 18 honors in the 47th Annual Telly Awards competition recognizing excellence in video and television content.

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Graduates and program leaders pose with certificates during New Mexico State University’s inaugural LEAD cohort celebration at the spring graduation ceremony.
NMSU

NMSU celebrates inaugural LEAD cohort at spring graduation ceremony

New Mexico State University honored the inaugural graduating cohort of its LEAD program, which helps graduate students build leadership, communication and professional skills through workshops and community engagement.

Tatiana Favela
An absentee ballot envelope, small American flag and “I Voted” stickers are displayed in front of a ballot drop box.
Elections

Nearly 8 in 10 participating Doña Ana County independents choose Democratic ballots

Nearly 8 in 10 participating independent voters in Doña Ana County selected Democratic ballots in New Mexico’s new semi-open primary as turnout surpassed 10,000 votes.

Damien Willis
A wooden gavel rests on a dark surface beside a sound block.
Federal Court

El Paso man convicted in migrant smuggling conspiracy tied to southern New Mexico

A federal jury convicted an El Paso man accused of coordinating a migrant smuggling operation that transported people through southern New Mexico and Texas.

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Official portraits of U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray LujĂĄn shown side by side.
Health

Senate passes Heinrich, LujĂĄn-backed bill aimed at keeping rural New Mexico hospitals open

The U.S. Senate passed legislation cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray LujĂĄn to extend a federal program supporting rural community hospitals in New Mexico and across the country.

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A voter stands at a voting booth inside an early voting location in New Mexico ahead of the June 2 primary election.
Elections

Nearly 95,000 New Mexicans vote early in primary election

Secretary of State data shows early voting activity continuing to climb across New Mexico ahead of the June 2 primary election.

Danielle Prokop
Las Cruces firefighters spray water onto smoldering debris and collapsed structural remains after a deadly explosion and fire destroyed part of a duplex on Fairway Drive.
Fire

One dead after explosion, fire damage duplex on Fairway Drive

One person died after an explosion and fire damaged a duplex on Fairway Drive in Las Cruces on Thursday morning. Investigators are working to determine the cause.

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First-year NMSU students participate in a group team-building activity during the university’s 1888 Leadership Initiative program.
NMSU

New leadership program at NMSU creates opportunities, networks for freshmen

NMSU has launched a new program designed to help freshmen build leadership skills, campus connections and professional networks from the start of college.

Tiffany Acosta
A modern open-concept kitchen and living area features a large white island, wood-paneled ceiling accents, pendant lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a backyard patio.
Las Cruces Events Featured

NMCA Showcase of Homes returns with 17 new homes across Las Cruces

The New Mexico Construction Alliance Showcase of Homes returns to Las Cruces with 17 homes open for tours across four price tiers.

Amanda Dominguez
A terrified woman struggles in stormy floodwaters as sharks circle around her in promotional artwork for the film ‘Shark Thrash.’
Film

Free screening of ‘Shark Thrash’ brings cult-film chaos to Las Cruces

A free screening of “Shark Thrash” from cult film studio The Asylum will take place June 6 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces, followed by a Q&A with cast and crew.

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A graphic highlights five nationally televised New Mexico State football games scheduled for the 2026 season, along with broadcast networks and matchup dates.
Aggie Football

NM State football lands five national TV games in 2026 schedule release

Conference USA released kickoff times and TV assignments for the 2026 season, including five nationally televised NM State football games.

Michael Navarrette
Amy Barela speaks with attendees inside a convention hall during a New Mexico Republican Party event, with multiple American flags displayed near a stage in the background.
Politics

NM judge rules Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Barela must leave post

A New Mexico judge ruled that Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Amy Barela must step down from her leadership post amid an ongoing intra-party legal fight.

Patrick Lohmann
A red Las Cruces Fire Department engine sits outside a fire station bay in Las Cruces.
Fire

Las Cruces firefighters extinguish early morning structure fire on El Camino Real

Las Cruces firefighters responded Tuesday morning to a structure fire on El Camino Real that was contained to the room where it started.

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A ballot box sits beside sheriff’s badges, a New Mexico flag and a stylized Doña Ana County sheriff emblem against mountain scenery.
Elections

Who’s running for Doña Ana County Sheriff on the Democratic ballot in the June 2026 primary election?

Voters in Doña Ana County’s Democratic sheriff primary can compare candidates’ responses on public safety, mental health response, transparency and cooperation with federal agencies.

Jonny Coker

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