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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaks from a podium on the House floor.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez

Vasquez backs bill protecting access to abortion medication

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced support for legislation protecting access to medication abortion on the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.

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Rendering of Project Jupiter, a massive data center complex planned for Doña Ana County.
Project Jupiter

New Mexico judge dismisses Project Jupiter data center lawsuit, but offers chance to re-file

A New Mexico judge dismissed a Las Cruces resident’s Project Jupiter lawsuit without prejudice, giving him another chance to file an amended complaint.

Joshua Bowling
A graphic announces the El Camino Real Heritage & Art Trail Mural Showcase on June 26 in Las Cruces.
Community

El Camino Real mural showcase set for June 26 in Las Cruces

A June 26 mural showcase at El Changarro Mesquite Street Gallery will feature artists selected for the El Camino Real Heritage & Art Trail project.

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Aerial view of the Rio Grande flowing through farmland in southern New Mexico near sunset, with mountains in the distance.
NMSU

NMSU research targets water, biomedical research and nuclear safety

NMSU highlighted research programs addressing New Mexico challenges, including water management, biomedical training and nuclear safety monitoring.

Adriana M. Chávez
Film crew members set up camera equipment on a Western-style outdoor set.
Film

Rural New Mexico film spending hits record $55.7M under state incentive

New Mexico film productions spent a record $55.74 million in rural Uplift Zone communities during fiscal year 2026, according to the New Mexico Film Office.

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New Mexico lawmakers listen as public defender officials testify about staffing shortages during a June 22 hearing in Albuquerque.
Courts

New Mexico public defenders, experts warn lawmakers of extreme caseloads, understaffing

New Mexico public defenders warned lawmakers that understaffing, low contract pay and excessive caseloads are straining the state’s criminal defense system.

Joshua Bowling
Photo illustration of Josie Treviño, who has been named assistant director of finance for the City of Las Cruces.
City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces names Josie Treviño assistant finance director

The City of Las Cruces has named Josie Treviño as assistant director of finance after more than 17 years of accounting experience.

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Composite image of Stephanie Garcia Richard, Harold Pope and Leo Jaramillo, who have expressed interest in the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination.
Elections

Meeting to decide Democratic lieutenant governor candidate at least a month out

New Mexico Democrats will wait at least a month before choosing a replacement for Maggie Toulouse Oliver as the party’s lieutenant governor nominee.

Joshua Bowling
Photo illustration showing the Mesilla Marshal Department badge in front of an adobe streetscape and the Basilica of San Albino.
Crime

Woman found naked in bathtub after Mesilla burglary report

Christi Marie Poston, 46, was charged after authorities said deputies found her naked in a bathtub while responding to a burglary report at a Mesilla home.

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