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Graduates and program leaders pose with certificates during New Mexico State University’s inaugural LEAD cohort celebration at the spring graduation ceremony.
NMSU

NMSU celebrates inaugural LEAD cohort at spring graduation ceremony

New Mexico State University honored the inaugural graduating cohort of its LEAD program, which helps graduate students build leadership, communication and professional skills through workshops and community engagement.

Tatiana Favela
An absentee ballot envelope, small American flag and “I Voted” stickers are displayed in front of a ballot drop box.
Elections

Nearly 8 in 10 participating Doña Ana County independents choose Democratic ballots

Nearly 8 in 10 participating independent voters in Doña Ana County selected Democratic ballots in New Mexico’s new semi-open primary as turnout surpassed 10,000 votes.

Damien Willis
A wooden gavel rests on a dark surface beside a sound block.
Federal Court

El Paso man convicted in migrant smuggling conspiracy tied to southern New Mexico

A federal jury convicted an El Paso man accused of coordinating a migrant smuggling operation that transported people through southern New Mexico and Texas.

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Official portraits of U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján shown side by side.
Health

Senate passes Heinrich, Luján-backed bill aimed at keeping rural New Mexico hospitals open

The U.S. Senate passed legislation cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján to extend a federal program supporting rural community hospitals in New Mexico and across the country.

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A voter stands at a voting booth inside an early voting location in New Mexico ahead of the June 2 primary election.
Elections

Nearly 95,000 New Mexicans vote early in primary election

Secretary of State data shows early voting activity continuing to climb across New Mexico ahead of the June 2 primary election.

Danielle Prokop
Las Cruces firefighters spray water onto smoldering debris and collapsed structural remains after a deadly explosion and fire destroyed part of a duplex on Fairway Drive.
Fire

One dead after explosion, fire damage duplex on Fairway Drive

One person died after an explosion and fire damaged a duplex on Fairway Drive in Las Cruces on Thursday morning. Investigators are working to determine the cause.

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First-year NMSU students participate in a group team-building activity during the university’s 1888 Leadership Initiative program.
NMSU

New leadership program at NMSU creates opportunities, networks for freshmen

NMSU has launched a new program designed to help freshmen build leadership skills, campus connections and professional networks from the start of college.

Tiffany Acosta
A modern open-concept kitchen and living area features a large white island, wood-paneled ceiling accents, pendant lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a backyard patio.
Las Cruces Events

NMCA Showcase of Homes returns with 17 new homes across Las Cruces

The New Mexico Construction Alliance Showcase of Homes returns to Las Cruces with 17 homes open for tours across four price tiers.

Amanda Dominguez
A terrified woman struggles in stormy floodwaters as sharks circle around her in promotional artwork for the film ‘Shark Thrash.’
Film

Free screening of ‘Shark Thrash’ brings cult-film chaos to Las Cruces

A free screening of “Shark Thrash” from cult film studio The Asylum will take place June 6 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces, followed by a Q&A with cast and crew.

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