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A worker in a red hat sorts piles of dried red chile at a New Mexico processing facility.
Agriculture

U.S. Sen. Luján’s CHILE Act seeks more federal support for chile, pecans and other specialty crops

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has introduced the CHILE Act, which seeks more consistent federal disaster assistance for specialty crop producers.

Patrick Lohmann
A presenter speaks into a microphone during a GenAI workshop while attendees watch a projected slide about language and software.
NMSU

NMSU Hunt Center opens AI sprint for startup teams

NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship is accepting applications for a six-week AI sprint designed to help founders and startup teams use AI tools in business operations.

Alejandro Najera-Acosta
Illustrated Sin Fronteras 2026 graphic showing Western New Mexico University writers and students framed by purple and gold swirls.
WNMU

WNMU writing project wraps after helping students find new voices

Western New Mexico University’s final Sin Fronteras creative writing workshop brought students and professional writers together in Silver City.

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Erin Wahl leads a discussion on information literacy and artificial intelligence with Las Cruces Police Department command staff seated around a conference table.
NMSU

NMSU, Las Cruces libraries to help LCPD build AI literacy skills

NMSU Library, Las Cruces Public Libraries and LCPD are launching a yearlong training initiative focused on information literacy and AI skills for police leadership.

Tatiana Favela
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver smiles for an outdoor portrait.
Recognitions

New Mexico secretary of state receives lifetime achievement award

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver received a lifetime achievement award from the Center for Election Innovation & Research.

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NM State women’s basketball head coach Adeniyi Amadou coaches in a practice gym.
Aggie Women's Basketball

NM State women’s basketball unveils first roster of Amadou era

NM State women’s basketball announced the first 12 players of the Adeniyi Amadou era, including 11 new signings and one returning player.

Emilio Garcia
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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