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Ken Miyagishima speaks at a microphone with the United States and New Mexico flags behind him.
Elections Featured

Miyagishima ends governor bid, endorses Republican Gregg Hull

Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima ended his independent campaign for New Mexico governor and endorsed Republican nominee Gregg Hull.

Damien Willis
Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley facility in Las Cruces, which received $125,000 for surgical suite improvements.
Pets Featured

Animal Services Center awarded $125,000 for surgical suite expansion

The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will receive $125,000 from New Mexico for renovation and expansion of its surgical suite.

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Nick Shirley stands outside the White House beside a graphic featuring an American flag and the Republican Party of New Mexico logo.
Republican Party Featured

New Mexico GOP sets 2026 Statesman Dinner with Nick Shirley, Gregg Hull

The Republican Party of New Mexico will hold its 2026 Statesman Dinner on July 25 with Nick Shirley, Gregg Hull and Mark and Krysty Ronchetti.

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Black-and-gray eyeglasses displayed above a Stand Up To Cancer sign as part of Eyemart Express’ cancer research fundraiser.
Philanthropy

Las Cruces Eyemart Express fundraiser supports cancer research

Eyemart Express in Las Cruces is donating $5 from each Stand Up To Cancer frame sold through Aug. 29 to support cancer research.

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President Donald Trump speaks behind a lectern during a primetime address from the White House on July 16, 2026.
National

Trump raises election hacking claims as New Mexico officials split over address

President Donald Trump cited possible foreign hacking of U.S. election systems in a Thursday evening address, drawing sharply divided responses from New Mexico officials.

Jacob Fischler
NMSU alumnus Canyon Young holds a copy of his debut novel, “Eyes on the Horizon.”
Recognitions

NMSU alumnus’ debut novel earns national recognition

NMSU alumnus Canyon Young’s debut novel, “Eyes on the Horizon,” was named a finalist for a 2026 Spur Award from Western Writers of America.

Carlos Carrillo LĂłpez
A person holds a clear glass of water toward the camera.
City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces Utilities warns residents about water quality flyer scam

Las Cruces Utilities is warning residents not to complete or submit unauthorized flyers or door hangers asking about home water quality.

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A student in a red hoodie wears headphones and works on a laptop with a pen in hand.
LCPS

LCPS opens enrollment for new statewide online school

Las Cruces Public Schools has opened enrollment for Aspire Online School, a new virtual public school serving eligible K-12 students statewide.

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Multiple railroad tracks run through an industrial area in Las Cruces.
Public Safety

Woman killed after being struck by train in Las Cruces

A 35-year-old woman was killed late Tuesday after being struck by a southbound BNSF train near Brown Road in Las Cruces.

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A flyer shows Borderless Brass Band members with event details for a July 19 MVJBS gathering at Alma d’Arte.
Concerts

Borderless Brass Band to play July 19 MVJBS gathering

Borderless Brass Band will bring New Orleans-style jazz to the Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society’s July 19 gathering in Las Cruces.

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Elementary students sit at desks while a teacher leads a lesson at the front of a classroom.
WNMU

WNMU teacher preparation programs earn ‘A+’ grades for reading instruction

Two Western New Mexico University teacher preparation programs earned “A+” grades in a national review of how future educators are trained to teach reading.

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A flyer announces a trauma-informed breathwork and acupuncture fundraiser July 19 at Dwell Yoga in Las Cruces.
Community

Breathwork and acupuncture fundraiser planned for July 19 at Dwell Yoga

A trauma-informed breathwork and acupuncture fundraiser is planned July 19 at Dwell Yoga in Las Cruces.

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NM State women’s basketball player Emma Christiano holds the ball during a game.
Aggie Women's Basketball

Conference USA slate set for NM State women’s basketball in 2026-27

NM State women’s basketball will open Conference USA play Jan. 2 at FIU before making its first trip to Missouri State two days later.

Emilio Garcia
A DACC instructor demonstrates a construction technique to several students gathered around a workbench during a building construction lab.
DACC

DACC building construction program earns national reaccreditation

Doña Ana Community College's Building Construction Technology Program has earned three more years of NCCER accreditation, allowing students to receive nationally recognized construction credentials.

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Members of the Piro-Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe stand outdoors holding long ceremonial staffs in a desert landscape.
Art

Branigan Cultural Center to feature Piro-Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe exhibit

The Branigan Cultural Center will feature the Piro-Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe Pueblo of San Juan de Guadalupe in a rotating exhibit from July 18 through Oct. 10.

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Silhouette of an oil pumpjack against a red-orange sunset.
Environment

One abandoned New Mexico oil well cost $5M to plug. The state just sealed 114

New Mexico plugged a record 114 orphan oil and gas wells in fiscal year 2026, including costly cleanup work aimed at reducing pollution and protecting groundwater.

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NM State men’s basketball coach Jason Hooten speaks into an ESPN microphone during a courtside interview.
Aggie Basketball

Conference USA slate set for NM State men’s basketball in 2026-27

NM State men’s basketball will open Conference USA play Dec. 31 against FIU as the league returns to an 18-game home-and-home format.

NM State Athletics
An aerial view shows the Project Jupiter data center construction site amid desert terrain in Doña Ana County on June 26, 2026.
Project Jupiter

New Mexico AG to investigate ‘alleged fraudulent’ letters supporting Project Jupiter data center

New Mexico Attorney General RaĂșl Torrez opened an investigation into allegedly fraudulent public comments supporting Project Jupiter’s air quality permit.

Joshua Bowling
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