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Michael Pullin poses for a portrait wearing glasses, a dark suit jacket and a striped tie.
DACC

DACC names Michael Pullin vice president of Academic Affairs

Doña Ana Community College has appointed Michael Pullin as its new vice president of Academic Affairs.

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Las Cruces Finance Director Lesley Doyle poses for a studio portrait against a dark background.
Recognitions

Las Cruces finance director receives national public service honor

Las Cruces Finance Director Lesley Doyle has received a national public service recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association.

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Young people crouch in a grassy mountain area during an outdoor conservation program.
Outdoor Spaces

New Mexico funds conservation jobs for more than 600 young people

New Mexico’s Youth Conservation Corps awarded nearly $7 million to conservation programs that will employ more than 600 young people statewide.

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Elections

New Mexico AG opposes USPS mail ballot rule

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a 24-state coalition opposing a proposed USPS rule that critics say could restrict mail ballot delivery.

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Dr. Jerry Wallace holds a state heritage preservation award while standing beside Audra Bellmore during an awards ceremony.
Recognitions

Las Cruces preservation chair receives state heritage award

Dr. Jerry Wallace, chair of the Las Cruces Historic Preservation Committee, received a state Heritage Preservation Individual Achievement Award.

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Two NMSU Head Start staff members work with young children at classroom tables.
NMSU

NMSU Head Start marks turnaround with record enrollment

NMSU Head Start leaders say the program has emerged from federal probation with 99% enrollment, expanded services and a renewed focus on Doña Ana County families.

Carlos Carrillo López
A small rodent stands under pieces of wood near dry leaves and dirt.
Health

NM health officials urge plague precautions after rodent tests positive

New Mexico health officials are urging plague precautions after a rodent in Santa Fe County tested positive for the bacterial disease.

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Sens. Bill Soules, Joseph Cervantes and Jeff Steinborn stand near the Rio Grande at La Llorona Park.
Project Jupiter

State senators press Project Jupiter concerns, announce Aug. 11 listening session

Four New Mexico state senators announced an Aug. 11 Project Jupiter listening session and criticized transparency, energy claims and environmental risks tied to the data center project.

Damien Willis
The New Mexico state Capitol building is shown in Santa Fe.
Legislation

Laws related to license plate readers, wildlife and violence against police go into effect Wednesday

More than a dozen New Mexico laws took effect July 1, including changes related to license plate readers, wildlife protections and violence against police.

Patrick Lohmann

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