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Screenshot from “Portal to Possibilities: Biotech Edition” shows a young character standing near a glowing portal on a career selection screen.
NMSU

NMSU helps launch biotech game that lets students explore science careers

NMSU and UConn Extension developed a free 4-H biotech game that lets students explore 10 science careers through hands-on tasks.

Tiffany Acosta
Cattle graze in a field.
Agriculture

Heinrich, Luján bill would help ranchers use federal funds for virtual fencing

A bill from Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján would let farmers and ranchers use USDA emergency conservation funds for virtual fencing after disasters.

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Zac Anaya, Jacob Candelaria and Duke Rodriguez speak with reporters after a judge rejected their universal child care lawsuit.
State

Judge rejects lawsuit challenging New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham’s universal childcare program

A judge rejected a Republican-backed lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s universal childcare program, though plaintiffs say they plan to appeal.

Joshua Bowling
Graphic welcoming Carisma Lynn as NM State women’s basketball director of basketball operations.
Aggie Women's Basketball

NM State women’s basketball adds Carisma Lynn to operations staff

Carisma Lynn has joined NM State women’s basketball as director of basketball operations.

Emilio Garcia
Sign for the U.S. District Court in Las Cruces outside a courthouse entrance.
Federal Court

DOJ lawsuit says Holloman transfer blocked military spouse from Las Cruces legal job

The Justice Department says New Mexico violated federal law by blocking a military spouse from taking a Las Cruces legal job after a Holloman transfer.

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A voter feeds a ballot into an election tabulator.
Elections

Doña Ana County certifies primary results, post-election check begins next week

Doña Ana County has certified its 2026 primary election results, with a post-election system check scheduled to begin next week.

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Exterior wall and entrance area of the Doña Ana County Detention Center.
Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County covers more YesCare back pay after missed payroll

Doña Ana County will provide additional back pay to YesCare employees after another missed payroll as detention center healthcare services transition to a new provider.

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Maria Durado walks with her child under a red and gold balloon arch during an AVANCE to College graduation celebration.
DACC

Free Sunland Park program helps parents take first step toward college, careers

A free AVANCE to College program at DACC’s Sunland Park Center will help parents and caregivers build parenting, leadership, college and career skills.

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Blurred New Mexico State University sign reflected in a window with trees and campus buildings visible outside.
NMSU

NMSU course aims to teach the workplace skills employers actually want

NMSU Global Campus and FracStrat launched an online professional skills course featuring New Mexico business leaders and workplace lessons for early-career professionals.

Karen Cooper
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