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Aerial view of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library in downtown Las Cruces.
City of Las Cruces

Branigan Library hours to change July 1 after city budget cuts

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library will change its hours July 1 because of city budget reductions, with Sunday closures and adjusted weekday and weekend schedules.

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Surveillance image shows two auto burglary suspects near a parked vehicle at night in Las Cruces.
Crime

Las Cruces police warn of auto burglaries after overnight cluster near Rinconada

Las Cruces police are warning residents to lock vehicles and remove valuables after at least four auto burglaries were reported near Rinconada Boulevard.

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House keys sit beside a small model home on a wooden table.
Real Estate

Las Cruces housing inventory rises in weekly market snapshot

A New Mexico Construction Alliance market snapshot shows Las Cruces active listings rose from June 2 to June 9, with fewer homes under contract.

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New Mexico Supreme Court building in Santa Fe.
New Mexico Supreme Court

NM Supreme Court denies appeal over Republican Party Chair Barela’s removal

The New Mexico Supreme Court rejected the state Republican Party’s appeal after a judge ruled Amy Barela could not continue serving as chair.

Patrick Lohmann
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich speaks into a microphone during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee meeting.
Sen. Martin Heinrich

Heinrich says Gila River bill, other conservation measures are being sidelined

Sen. Martin Heinrich said conservation and public lands bills, including his Gila River bill, are being left off a Senate committee vote list despite bipartisan support.

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Map graphic showing I-10 bridge replacement project areas near Fairacres Road and West Boutz Road in the Mesilla Valley.
Transportation

Public input sought on I-10 bridge replacements in Mesilla Valley

NMDOT is seeking public comment through June 25 on a project to replace four I-10 bridges near Fairacres Road and West Boutz Road.

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Close-up of a pinned adult New World screwworm fly specimen.
State

New Mexico Livestock Board issues livestock emergency over screwworm

State livestock officials are moving to respond to New World screwworm after a confirmed case in southeastern New Mexico.

Danielle Prokop
A voter stands at a voting booth beside signs that read “Vote.”
Elections

Doña Ana County completes canvass of 2026 primary election

The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office said canvassing is complete for the 2026 primary election. County commissioners are scheduled to certify results June 12.

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The front entrance of the Doña Ana County Government Center in Las Cruces with palm trees lining the building.
Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County seeks public feedback on infrastructure priorities

Doña Ana County launched an online ICIP project page where residents can review proposed infrastructure projects and submit feedback through June 17.

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