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Community

Las Cruces to host ‘Chalk the Walk’ event May 20 during National Public Works Week

The City of Las Cruces will host a free “Chalk the Walk” sidewalk art event May 20 outside City Hall during National Public Works Week.

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Environment

New Mexico invests millions in desalination projects as drought pressures grow

New Mexico is investing more than $13 million in projects aimed at turning brackish underground water into a future drought-resilient water supply, including work involving NMSU.

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A composite image shows U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders beside Doña Ana County Commission candidate Daisy Maldonado against a southern New Mexico landscape at sunrise.
Elections

Bernie Sanders endorses Daisy Maldonado in Doña Ana County commission race

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Daisy Maldonado in the Democratic primary race for Doña Ana County Commission District 1, citing her opposition to Project Jupiter.

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A banner displays photos of 2-year-old Faviola Rodriguez alongside messages calling for justice and an end to child violence.
New Mexico Supreme Court

NM Supreme Court upholds conviction in ‘Baby Favi’ child abuse death case

The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV in the 2018 death of 2-year-old Faviola Rodriguez, known locally as “Baby Favi.”

Damien Willis
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Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County to provide free summer lunches for children, teens

Doña Ana County will provide free summer lunches for children and teens ages 1 to 18 at Community Resource Centers across the county beginning May 26.

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Elections

Doña Ana County explains how write-in ballots are reviewed and counted

Doña Ana County election officials are reminding voters how write-in ballots are processed and what steps voters should follow to ensure their ballots are counted correctly.

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Graphic featuring NM State golfers Mateo Payán and Javier Delgadillo after earning First Team All-Conference USA honors.
Aggie Men's Golf

Delgadillo and Payán earn First Team All-CUSA recognition

NM State golfers Javier Delgadillo and Mateo Payán earned First Team All-Conference USA honors after standout seasons that helped lead the Aggies through the 2026 campaign.

Michael Navarrette
Eight New Mexico State University journalism students selected for the 2026 New Mexico Local News Fund program are shown in a collage of headshots.
Journalism

NMSU students gain experience, support local journalism

New Mexico State University journalism students are gaining real-world reporting experience through partnerships with local news organizations across New Mexico.

Minerva Baumann
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Outdoor Recreation

New Mexico expands youth outdoor grants with new $100K funding tier

New Mexico is expanding its Outdoor Equity Fund with a new grant category offering up to $100,000 for organizations serving youth through outdoor programs.

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