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A colorful FYI+ graphic advertises free backpacks for K-12 students in Las Cruces from June 10 through July 10.
Community

FYI+ to give away free backpacks for K-12 students in Las Cruces

FYI+ will give away free backpacks for K-12 students June 10-July 10 at its Family Success Center in Las Cruces.

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News

Latino families report rising costs, thin savings and immigration fears in new survey

The 2026 National Latino Family Report found Latino families with young children are facing rising costs, thin savings, food insecurity and immigration fears, with several New Mexico-specific findings.

Damien Willis
The sign outside the U.S. Courthouse in Las Cruces stands in front of a stone building.
Federal Court

New Mexico attorney faces federal child sexual abuse material charge after jail contraband arrest

A New Mexico attorney is facing a federal child sexual abuse material charge after investigators said images were found on a laptop seized after his March arrest.

Damien Willis
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima speaks during a town hall panel while two other panelists sit beside him.
Politics

Miyagishima sues New Mexico secretary of state over ballot access rules

Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima is challenging New Mexico’s ballot access rules as he seeks to run for governor as an independent.

Joshua Bowling
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Courts

Appeals court upholds dismissal of Doña Ana County meth trafficking case

The New Mexico Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a Doña Ana County meth trafficking case after repeated prosecution discovery violations.

Damien Willis
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Federal Court

Three New Mexico men charged in elk tag fraud scheme

Three New Mexico men are charged in an alleged elk tag fraud and tax conspiracy scheme involving Big Horn Outfitters.

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Crime

Vado man gets life in federal prison for carjacking murder of Las Cruces man

A Vado man was sentenced to life in federal prison for the 2023 carjacking, kidnapping and murder of a Las Cruces man.

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A close-up image shows a New World screwworm larva with dark mouth hooks against red tissue.
Health

New Mexico reports first New World screwworm case in Lea County dog

Officials say the Lea County dog is recovering as state and federal agencies investigate exposure and urge animal owners to check wounds.

Danielle Prokop
The front entrance of Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center in Las Cruces, with ramps leading to the doors.
Public Safety

Las Cruces to open cooling stations as triple-digit heat approaches

Las Cruces will open cooling stations June 9-11 as high and potentially triple-digit temperatures are forecast this week.

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