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Illustrated Sin Fronteras 2026 graphic showing Western New Mexico University writers and students framed by purple and gold swirls.
WNMU

WNMU writing project wraps after helping students find new voices

Western New Mexico University’s final Sin Fronteras creative writing workshop brought students and professional writers together in Silver City.

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Erin Wahl leads a discussion on information literacy and artificial intelligence with Las Cruces Police Department command staff seated around a conference table.
NMSU

NMSU, Las Cruces libraries to help LCPD build AI literacy skills

NMSU Library, Las Cruces Public Libraries and LCPD are launching a yearlong training initiative focused on information literacy and AI skills for police leadership.

Tatiana Favela
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver smiles for an outdoor portrait.
Recognitions

New Mexico secretary of state receives lifetime achievement award

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver received a lifetime achievement award from the Center for Election Innovation & Research.

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NM State women’s basketball head coach Adeniyi Amadou coaches in a practice gym.
Aggie Women's Basketball

NM State women’s basketball unveils first roster of Amadou era

NM State women’s basketball announced the first 12 players of the Adeniyi Amadou era, including 11 new signings and one returning player.

Emilio Garcia
New Mexico Attorney General RaĂşl Torrez stands in a suit and pink tie under an arched walkway.
Attorney General RaĂşl Torrez

Torrez calls on ICE to reverse detainee death reporting policy

New Mexico Attorney General RaĂşl Torrez joined a coalition urging ICE to reverse a policy ending reviews of deaths that occur shortly after release from custody.

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Portrait of DACC nursing professor Andrea Cathey smiling against a dark blue background.
DACC

DACC nursing professor recognized for volunteer work with mothers

Doña Ana Community College nursing professor Andrea Cathey was recognized by High Desert Women’s Center for her volunteer work supporting mothers and families.

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Casa de Peregrinos Director Lorenzo Alba and Doña Ana County Commission Chair Manuel Sanchez hold a $150,000 check outside Slim’s Food Pantry in Hatch.
Hatch

Doña Ana County invests $150K in Hatch food pantry renovation

Doña Ana County is investing $150,000 in renovations at Casa de Peregrinos’ Hatch food pantry to expand food access in southern Doña Ana County.

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández appear side by side with U.S. and New Mexico flag backdrops.
Government

Heinrich, Leger Fernández seek Congressional Gold Medal for Bataan defenders

Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández reintroduced legislation to honor Bataan and Corregidor defenders with a Congressional Gold Medal.

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Nia Allison clears a steeplechase barrier during an NM State women’s track and field competition.
Aggie Track & Field

NM State women’s track and field trio named CSC Academic All-District

Three NM State women’s track and field athletes were named to the CSC Academic All-District Team after meeting GPA and regional performance standards.

Emilio Garcia
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