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A man and young boy wearing life jackets fish from a yellow kayak at Elephant Butte Lake State Park as a hooked fish jumps from the water.
Outdoor Recreation

New Mexico State Parks offers free day use at fishing, boating parks June 6-7

New Mexico State Parks will offer free day use June 6-7 at state parks with fishing and boating opportunities during a national observance.

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Las Cruces Community Development Director Chris Faivre speaks at a podium during the June 1 City Council meeting.
City Council

Las Cruces says only 35 short-term rentals fully registered ahead of July enforcement

Las Cruces says only about 35 of 725 identified short-term rental properties completed both registrations ahead of July enforcement.

Damien Willis
Purple graphic reading “LCPS Dress Code Policy Updates” and “We Want Your Feedback,” with virtual feedback sessions listed for June 8-9 and an email comment deadline of 5 p.m. June 11.
LCPS

LCPS schedules public feedback sessions on proposed student dress policy changes

Las Cruces Public Schools will hold virtual feedback sessions June 8 and 9 on proposed student dress policy changes before possible board approval.

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High school basketball players line up during a free throw as cheerleaders and spectators watch from the bleachers.
Sports

NMAA proposes one-time free transfer rule for high school athletes

New Mexico high schools will vote on a proposed NMAA rule allowing student-athletes one transfer with immediate varsity eligibility.

Damien Willis
Screenshot from the June 1 Las Cruces City Council meeting showing Councilor Michael Harris seated at the dais and speaking into a microphone.
City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces council drops $360K police academy roof project after questioning cost

Las Cruces City Council removed a $360,000 police academy roof project after members questioned the cost of work at a facility described as a double-wide.

Damien Willis
A black and gray child safety seat secured in the back seat of a vehicle.
Community

Free car seat inspection clinic to take place Friday in Hatch

Parents and caregivers can get free car seat inspection assistance Friday morning in Hatch, with replacement seats available for a possible $35 fee.

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Graphic reading “Drug TakeBack: Safe disposal. Stronger Communities.” showing pills dropped into a medication take-back box beside images of a teenager and a mother with a young child.
Opinion

Op-Ed: Stop the overdose before the first pill is ever taken

Memorial Medical Center Chief Pharmacy Officer Alfred L’Altrelli writes that safely disposing of unused medications can help prevent misuse and overdose.

Alfred L’Altrelli
NM State women’s soccer players form a large circle on the field with their heads bowed before a match.
Aggie Women's Soccer

NM State women’s soccer sets 2026 schedule with nine home matches

NM State women’s soccer will play nine home matches in 2026, including Arizona State, New Mexico and UTEP, before Conference USA play begins Sept. 27.

Emilio Garcia
Illustration showing vehicles stopped at a road closure on U.S. 70 near White Sands Missile Range, with mountains in the background and text reading “Highway 70 Closures.”
Roads

White Sands Missile Range to close Hwy. 70 twice Thursday

White Sands Missile Range will block Hwy. 70 twice Thursday, June 4, with one-hour closures scheduled at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

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