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Steve Pearce speaks during a U.S. Senate hearing on his nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management.
Government

U.S. Senate advances former NM GOP official Steve Pearce to lead federal land management agency

The U.S. Senate voted Monday to advance former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce’s nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management, placing him one procedural step away from confirmation.

Patrick Lohmann
Graphic promoting a May 11 public hearing in Sunland Park on a proposed cannabis lounge project and related development proposals near the Texas border.
Cannabis

Sunland Park to hold public hearing on cannabis lounge proposal near Texas border

Sunland Park officials will hold a public hearing Monday evening on a proposed cannabis and alcohol lounge project near the Texas border that has drawn opposition from some local operators and community members.

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Las Cruces High School graduates celebrate during their 2025 commencement ceremony at the Pan American Center
LCPS

LCPS releases graduation schedule, entry rules for Class of 2026 ceremonies

Las Cruces Public Schools released graduation schedules and entry rules for the Class of 2026 ceremonies at the Pan American Center.

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A desert landscape in Doña Ana County where federal officials approved expedited review for a proposed natural gas pipeline tied to the Project Jupiter data center development.
Project Jupiter

BLM fast-tracks ‘Green Chile’ pipeline construction review for NM data center Project Jupiter

The Bureau of Land Management fast-tracked review of a proposed natural gas pipeline tied to Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, even as environmental groups and regulators continue challenging the controversial data center project.

Danielle Prokop
Aerial view of the Doña Ana County International Jetport and surrounding industrial area in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County seeks applicants for Jetport advisory board in Santa Teresa

Doña Ana County is seeking applicants for three openings on the Airport Advisory Board, which advises leaders on safety, growth and operations at the Santa Teresa jetport.

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Participants in NMSU’s Bold Idea Challenge pose with oversized prize checks during the entrepreneurship competition hosted by Arrowhead Center’s Nusenda Fintech Lab.
NMSU

NMSU student startups pitch business ideas in Bold Idea Challenge

NMSU student entrepreneurs pitched startup ideas ranging from energy software to AI research tools during the Bold Idea Challenge at Arrowhead Center.

Alejandro Najera-Acosta
Interior view of a warehouse with storage racks and stacked boxes.
Business

Las Cruces approves industrial park land sale for $12.2M warehouse project

Las Cruces approved the sale of industrial park land for a proposed $12.2 million warehouse development project.

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A reservoir with low water levels under cloudy skies during drought conditions in the Southwest
Agriculture

Facing drought and low snowpack, Rio Grande states expect a ‘challenging’ year

Officials warned Rio Grande flows could rank among the lowest on record this year as drought, low snowpack and weak runoff strain water supplies across Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.

Martha Pskowski
Amanda López Askin stands beside Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during a recent event. López Askin wears a black dress with white geometric lines.
Elections

Gov. Lujan Grisham, Secretary of State Toulouse Oliver endorse Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver endorsed Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin in the race for New Mexico secretary of state.

Damien Willis

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