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

Torrez calls on ICE to reverse detainee death reporting policy

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl 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
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez speaks outdoors while wearing a white shirt and patterned tie.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez

Torrez opens investigation into DEA fentanyl operations in New Mexico

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has opened an investigation into allegations that DEA allowed fentanyl pills to be distributed in New Mexico communities.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents guard the border on Mount Cristo Rey near Sunland Park and Ciudad Juárez.
Religion

Amid border wall battle with feds, New Mexico Catholic dioceses call upon the devout

The Catholic dioceses of Las Cruces and El Paso are calling the faithful to Mount Cristo Rey as the Diocese of Las Cruces fights federal border wall plans.

André Salkin
Fireworks burst in the night sky during a Fourth of July celebration.
Las Cruces Events

Las Cruces sets two-day Fourth of July celebration schedule

Las Cruces will host its annual Fourth of July celebration July 3-4, with the Electric Light Parade, a free concert and fireworks at NMSU.

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Vanessa Rodriguez chases her daughter, Eliana Gonzalez, down a hallway at Santa Fe Community College’s Kids Campus.
Childcare

Higher Education Department announces $10M in on-campus childcare expansions

New Mexico higher education officials announced $10 million for on-campus child care expansions that could add seats for more than 1,260 children.

Esteban Candelaria
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