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Lori Martinez, House Speaker Javier Martínez and Isabella Solis appear side by side in a three-panel portrait composite.
Politics

House District 37 candidates split over filling vacancy before November election

House District 37 candidates Isabella Solis and Lori Martinez disagree over whether the vacant Las Cruces-area legislative seat should be filled before voters choose a representative in November.

Damien Willis
The Third Judicial District Courthouse in Las Cruces, shown from the street with its main entrance, parking area and surrounding grounds.
Courts

13-year-old sentenced to two years in CYFD custody in Chris Carnero shooting death

A 13-year-old was sentenced to two years in CYFD custody after pleading no contest in the shooting death of 13-year-old Chris Carnero in Las Cruces.

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Las Cruces Fire Department Deputy Chief Justin Whitefield poses in uniform against a dark blue-gray studio background.
LCFD

Las Cruces Fire Department names Justin Whitefield deputy chief of operations

The Las Cruces Fire Department has named 19-year department veteran Justin Whitefield deputy chief of operations after he served in the role on an interim basis.

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"A" Mountain, with communications equipment rises beneath a glowing orange sunset near New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.
Sports

NM State Athletics moves to digital ticketing for 2026-27 seasons

NM State Athletics is switching to Blocktickets for season and single-game tickets and will host three free in-person help sessions for fans.

Michael Navarrette
A stop sign and street signs mark the intersection of N. Alameda Boulevard and Hoagland Road in Las Cruces.
Roads

Las Cruces seeks input on N. Alameda, Hoagland intersection improvements

Las Cruces will host an Aug. 20 public meeting on planned traffic signals, sidewalks, pavement and other improvements at N. Alameda Boulevard and Hoagland Road.

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich speaks from a lectern on the Senate floor, gesturing with one hand.
Outdoor Spaces

Heinrich leads Senate opposition to Interior wilderness policy review

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is leading a Senate letter opposing an Interior Department review of wilderness management policies affecting nearly 200 million acres of public land.

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A colorful graphic for the Heart & Color youth art exhibit overlays the Doña Ana County Government Center and notes the exhibit is open through Aug. 14 in Las Cruces.
Art

Youth detention center art exhibit open through Aug. 14 in Las Cruces

Artwork created by youth at the Doña Ana County Juvenile Detention Center is on display through Aug. 14 at the county Government Center in Las Cruces.

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A rendering shows buildings, roads and landscaping planned for the proposed Project Jupiter data center campus in Doña Ana County.
Project Jupiter

Advocacy group asks NMED to toss Project Jupiter air permit application

An advocacy group is asking New Mexico regulators to dismiss Project Jupiter’s air permit application, arguing its proposed natural gas supply remains legally uncertain.

Julia Gentin
Thaddeus “Tuk” Koslik and his wife, Tracie Koslik, sit together on a couch in their Albuquerque home.
Health

Assisted living grows more complex. Safeguards fall short.

A New Mexico In Depth investigation found weak oversight of assisted-living facilities statewide, including safety failures documented at Desert Peaks in Las Cruces.

Bryant Furlow
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