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Books Featured

WNMU professor examines how Silver City avoided becoming a ghost town

A new book chapter by WNMU history professor Scott Fritz examines how Silver City survived economic downturns that turned many nearby mining towns into ghost towns.

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Steve Pearce speaks during a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., with attendees seated behind him.
Government Featured

U.S. Senate confirms former NM GOP congressman Pearce to lead federal land management agency

The U.S. Senate confirmed former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management in a narrow party-line vote Monday.

Patrick Lohmann
Graphic promoting a May 20, 2026 public meeting in Las Cruces about the University Avenue widening project between Avenida de Mesilla and South Main Street.
Roads Featured

Final public meeting set for University Avenue widening project in Las Cruces

NMDOT will hold a final public meeting May 20 on the University Avenue widening project in Las Cruces, with updates on completed work and remaining construction items.

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Community Featured

Las Cruces to host ‘Chalk the Walk’ event May 20 during National Public Works Week

The City of Las Cruces will host a free “Chalk the Walk” sidewalk art event May 20 outside City Hall during National Public Works Week.

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A worker stands beside a desert water treatment system with pipes, tanks and flowing water at sunset near mountain ranges.
Environment

New Mexico invests millions in desalination projects as drought pressures grow

New Mexico is investing more than $13 million in projects aimed at turning brackish underground water into a future drought-resilient water supply, including work involving NMSU.

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A composite image shows U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders beside Doña Ana County Commission candidate Daisy Maldonado against a southern New Mexico landscape at sunrise.
Elections

Bernie Sanders endorses Daisy Maldonado in Doña Ana County commission race

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Daisy Maldonado in the Democratic primary race for Doña Ana County Commission District 1, citing her opposition to Project Jupiter.

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A banner displays photos of 2-year-old Faviola Rodriguez alongside messages calling for justice and an end to child violence.
New Mexico Supreme Court

NM Supreme Court upholds conviction in ‘Baby Favi’ child abuse death case

The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV in the 2018 death of 2-year-old Faviola Rodriguez, known locally as “Baby Favi.”

Damien Willis
Two people hold paper bags containing takeout-style meals outdoors.
Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County to provide free summer lunches for children, teens

Doña Ana County will provide free summer lunches for children and teens ages 1 to 18 at Community Resource Centers across the county beginning May 26.

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Elections

Doña Ana County explains how write-in ballots are reviewed and counted

Doña Ana County election officials are reminding voters how write-in ballots are processed and what steps voters should follow to ensure their ballots are counted correctly.

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Graphic featuring NM State golfers Mateo Payán and Javier Delgadillo after earning First Team All-Conference USA honors.
Aggie Men's Golf

Delgadillo and Payán earn First Team All-CUSA recognition

NM State golfers Javier Delgadillo and Mateo Payán earned First Team All-Conference USA honors after standout seasons that helped lead the Aggies through the 2026 campaign.

Michael Navarrette
Eight New Mexico State University journalism students selected for the 2026 New Mexico Local News Fund program are shown in a collage of headshots.
Journalism

NMSU students gain experience, support local journalism

New Mexico State University journalism students are gaining real-world reporting experience through partnerships with local news organizations across New Mexico.

Minerva Baumann
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Outdoor Recreation

New Mexico expands youth outdoor grants with new $100K funding tier

New Mexico is expanding its Outdoor Equity Fund with a new grant category offering up to $100,000 for organizations serving youth through outdoor programs.

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NM State baseball player Dane Woodcock runs the bases during a game against FIU at Presley Askew Field in Las Cruces
Aggie Baseball

Offenses combine for 51 runs; Aggies fall in season finale

NM State scored 21 runs and tallied 16 hits Saturday, but FIU erupted for 23 late runs as the Aggies fell 30-21 in a wild regular-season finale at Presley Askew Field.

Michael Navarrette
A person holds an “I Voted” sticker in front of a dark background.
Elections

Picacho Hills to host May 19 primary candidate forum in Las Cruces

The Picacho Hills Property Owners Association and Picacho Hills Country Club will host a May 19 primary candidate forum featuring candidates in several contested local and statewide races.

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Agriculture

Heinrich, Luján seek answers on USDA restructuring impacts in New Mexico

Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are demanding answers from the USDA about how a proposed agency restructuring could affect New Mexico farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

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New Mexico State University graduates celebrate during a commencement ceremony as confetti falls around the crowd at the Pan American Center.
NMSU

NMSU awards more than 2,100 degrees at spring 2026 commencement ceremonies

New Mexico State University awarded more than 2,100 degrees during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies this weekend in Las Cruces.

Carlos Carrillo López
Shelves filled with candles, soaps, jewelry and handmade items inside Kandle Karma’s downtown Las Cruces shop.
Business

Kandle Karma expands downtown with new candle pouring experiences

Kandle Karma plans to move into a larger downtown Las Cruces location this summer, expanding its candle pouring events and creative workshops.

Amanda Dominguez
NMSU doctoral student Whitney Watson sits on a rocky mountainside near a snowfield during field research at Vermejo Park Ranch.
NMSU

NMSU launches state’s first Ph.D. program in wildlife and fisheries ecology

New Mexico State University is launching the state’s first Ph.D. program in wildlife and fisheries ecology, expanding graduate research opportunities in conservation and environmental science.

Tatiana Favela

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