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Literacy Featured

New Mexico to send 750,000 books, reading plans home with K-3 students

New Mexico will provide more than 750,000 books and individualized reading plans to over 75,000 K-3 students, with literacy packs arriving in November.

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DACC Featured

DACC launches student-run digital newspaper with support from $77,000 journalism grant

Doña Ana Community College launches The Student Pulse, a digital student newspaper backed by a $77,000 journalism grant supporting local reporting and internships.

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Elections Featured

Doña Ana County early voting total reaches 34,555 ahead of Election Day

Doña Ana County recorded 34,555 ballots cast as of Oct. 30, including 28,097 early in-person votes and 6,458 absentee ballots.

Damien Willis
Cars travel along a paved road in Las Cruces, with the rugged peaks of the Organ Mountains rising in the background.
Roads Featured

New Mexico lawmakers revisit funding proposal to pay for improving state’s poor roads

New Mexico lawmakers revisit a proposal to redirect vehicle tax revenue toward road repairs as a new poll highlights concern about deteriorating roads.

Joshua Bowling
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LCPS

LCPS seeks five parents, community members for Equity Council by Nov. 15

Las Cruces Public Schools seeks five Equity Council members for 2026-27. Parents and community members can apply by Nov. 15.

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Roads

$1.7 million NM 26 road project in Hatch begins Nov. 2, with lane closures expected

NM 26 construction begins Nov. 2 in Hatch. The $1.7 million resurfacing project will bring lane closures and traffic delays through Dec. 4.

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Opinion

Opinion: New Mexico’s volunteer Legislature is a relic that’s holding us back

Allen Sánchez argues that Constitutional Amendment 4 would strengthen New Mexico's Legislature by paying lawmakers and expanding opportunities to serve.

Allen Sánchez
Front entrance of the Doña Ana County Government Center in Las Cruces, with palm trees flanking the arched glass entryway and county signage above.
Project Jupiter

Project Jupiter oversight committee to hold first public meeting Saturday in Las Cruces

Project Jupiter's Community Monitoring Committee meets Oct. 31 in Las Cruces. Residents can suggest topics and experts for future public meetings.

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Halloween graphic for NMSU's Nightmare at the Museums, Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m., featuring a green zombie hand, orange sky, full moon and spooky yellow lettering.
Las Cruces Events

NMSU's Nightmare at the Museums returns tonight with haunted lab, Halloween activities

NMSU's Nightmare at the Museums returns Oct. 30 with a haunted lab, costume contest, scavenger hunt and family activities. Tickets start at $13.

Azure Mitchell
Nighttime view of the historic Rio Grande Theatre in downtown Las Cruces, with its vertical neon sign glowing above the entrance and trees lining the sidewalk.
Crime

Former Rio Grande Theatre manager arrested on sexual assault, alcohol charges in Las Cruces

Former Rio Grande Theatre manager Christopher Lininger was arrested Oct. 29 on felony sexual assault and underage alcohol charges in Las Cruces.

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Federal Court

Las Cruces man convicted of four armed robberies, faces 31 years to life in prison

Ruben Jose Trujillo, 39, was convicted of four armed robberies in Doña Ana County, including a Vado shooting. He faces 31 years to life in prison.

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A worker stands on the roof of Loma Del Norte Apartments in Anthony beside newly installed solar panels, with a blue ladder leaning against the building.
Housing

Anthony apartment complex gets solar panels, energy upgrades through state weatherization program

Loma Del Norte Apartments in Anthony received solar panels, heat pump upgrades and roof repairs through New Mexico's Energy$mart Weatherization Program.

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Silver Alert

Silver Alert issued for missing 78-year-old man last seen in Soledad Canyon area

Silver Alert: Max Adams, 78, was last seen Oct. 29 on Black Quartz Road near Soledad Canyon, accompanied by his dog. Call 911 if seen.

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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

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

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

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

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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