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Severe winds and dust storms impact Las Cruces and I-10 corridor in southern New Mexico
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Severe winds and dust storms impact Las Cruces and I-10 corridor in southern New Mexico

Severe winds and blowing dust caused hazardous driving conditions in southern New Mexico. Authorities urged caution across I-10 and rural roads.

House advances bill to create Office of the Child Advocate
State

House advances bill to create Office of the Child Advocate

Legislation would establish independent oversight of CYFD and review child welfare policies in New Mexico

New Mexico House passes bipartisan cannabis regulation bill
State

New Mexico House passes bipartisan cannabis regulation bill

House Bill 10 aims to strengthen enforcement of state cannabis laws

New Mexico legislature passes Behavioral Health Trust Fund bill
State

New Mexico legislature passes Behavioral Health Trust Fund bill

Senate Bill 1 heads to governor’s desk after House approval

Resolution to eliminate education cabinet secretary position advances
Education

Resolution to eliminate education cabinet secretary position advances

A previous effort failed during the 2023 session

Police misconduct board CEO: DPS actively interfering in cases
State

Police misconduct board CEO: DPS actively interfering in cases

Law Enforcement Certification Board CEO raises concerns over department influence as DPS secretary calls for his removal and threatens legal action

Las Cruces police arrest suspect in fatal Lynch Drive shooting
Crime

Las Cruces police arrest suspect in fatal Lynch Drive shooting

Investigators say suspect and victim were involved in an altercation before the shooting

Stream protections clears final Senate committee, heads to floor
State

Stream protections clears final Senate committee, heads to floor

Senate Bill 21 moves to the Senate floor, aiming to establish state control over water pollution permits and restore protections lost under federal rollbacks

Mental Health First Aid class offered March 12 in Las Cruces
Community

Mental Health First Aid class offered March 12 in Las Cruces

Free course focuses on identifying and responding to youth mental health needs

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