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Composite image of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez on the left and Republican candidate Greg Cunningham on the right for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District race.
Elections

Cunningham to face Vasquez after withdrawn GOP rival remains on NM-02 ballot

Republican Greg Cunningham is set to face U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District race after the June 2 primary.

Damien Willis
Three workers monitor a hose discharging water into the renovated Alumni Pond at New Mexico State University.
NMSU

Reopening of Alumni Pond postponed as evaluation continues

NMSU postponed the reopening of Alumni Pond after the reconstructed pond used more water than anticipated during final evaluation.

Tatiana Favela
Fire-damaged greenhouse with blackened framing and burned covering on Nevada Avenue in Las Cruces.
Fire

Las Cruces firefighters extinguish greenhouse fire on Nevada Avenue

Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a greenhouse fire on Nevada Avenue within about five minutes Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported.

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A view of the Rio Grande bordered by vegetation, with mountains in the background and two birds flying overhead below Elephant Butte Lake.
Water

U.S. Supreme Court approves Texas v. New Mexico settlement to end Rio Grande water dispute

New rules for the Lower Rio Grande will require New Mexico to reduce groundwater pumping while preserving a larger share of irrigation water for farmers.

Danielle Prokop
Five members of the NM State track and field team pose beside the track at the NCAA West First Round, with two wearing NM State track and field shirts and three wearing team apparel.
Aggie Track & Field

Aggies conclude season at NCAA West First Round

Four NM State athletes competed at the NCAA West First Round in Arkansas, with Alesha Lane, Kamryn Cadle, Marlee Cavitt and Nia Allison representing the Aggies.

Emilio Garcia
Fire and explosion damage outside a Fairway Drive residence in Las Cruces, with burned debris, a scorched garage area and a damaged SUV in the driveway.
Fire

Investigators say acetylene cylinder fueled fatal Fairway Drive explosion

Investigators say an acetylene cylinder stored in a vehicle trunk fueled the fatal May 28 explosion and fire on Fairway Drive in Las Cruces.

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PVC pipes threaded with barbed wire form a fence across the Pecos River beneath a bridge near Erik Briones’ property.
Public Lands

Pecos River landowner arrested after fishermen report firearm threats on public waters

New Mexico authorities arrested Erik Michael Briones after fishermen reported armed confrontations while using public waters on the Pecos River.

Damien Willis
Two blue stenciled footprints reading “VOTE” are painted on a concrete walkway beside a voter’s shoes.
Elections

Primary Election Day in Doña Ana County: What voters need to know

Doña Ana County voters can cast ballots at 42 locations Tuesday, return absentee ballots in person and follow unofficial primary results after polls close.

Damien Willis
A sign bearing the seal of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico stands outside the federal courthouse entrance in Las Cruces.
Measles

NMDOH reports second measles exposure at Las Cruces federal courthouse this year

Anyone at the U.S. District Court building at 100 N. Church St. from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 27 may have encountered measles.

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