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NM State baseball player Dane Woodcock runs the bases during a game against FIU at Presley Askew Field in Las Cruces
Aggie Baseball

Offenses combine for 51 runs; Aggies fall in season finale

NM State scored 21 runs and tallied 16 hits Saturday, but FIU erupted for 23 late runs as the Aggies fell 30-21 in a wild regular-season finale at Presley Askew Field.

Michael Navarrette
A person holds an “I Voted” sticker in front of a dark background.
Elections

Picacho Hills to host May 19 primary candidate forum in Las Cruces

The Picacho Hills Property Owners Association and Picacho Hills Country Club will host a May 19 primary candidate forum featuring candidates in several contested local and statewide races.

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An aerial view shows farm equipment harvesting crops in a large agricultural field.
Agriculture

Heinrich, Luján seek answers on USDA restructuring impacts in New Mexico

Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are demanding answers from the USDA about how a proposed agency restructuring could affect New Mexico farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

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New Mexico State University graduates celebrate during a commencement ceremony as confetti falls around the crowd at the Pan American Center.
NMSU

NMSU awards more than 2,100 degrees at spring 2026 commencement ceremonies

New Mexico State University awarded more than 2,100 degrees during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies this weekend in Las Cruces.

Carlos Carrillo López
Shelves filled with candles, soaps, jewelry and handmade items inside Kandle Karma’s downtown Las Cruces shop.
Business

Kandle Karma expands downtown with new candle pouring experiences

Kandle Karma plans to move into a larger downtown Las Cruces location this summer, expanding its candle pouring events and creative workshops.

Amanda Dominguez
NMSU doctoral student Whitney Watson sits on a rocky mountainside near a snowfield during field research at Vermejo Park Ranch.
NMSU

NMSU launches state’s first Ph.D. program in wildlife and fisheries ecology

New Mexico State University is launching the state’s first Ph.D. program in wildlife and fisheries ecology, expanding graduate research opportunities in conservation and environmental science.

Tatiana Favela
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez stands outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez

Vasquez backs $469 billion military construction, veterans affairs funding bill

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez voted for a $469 billion military construction and veterans affairs funding bill that includes investments in veterans health care, military housing and rural access programs.

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Attendees speak during an Arrowhead Center event at New Mexico State University promoting innovation and entrepreneurship programs.
Arrowhead Center

Arrowhead Center's NM FAST to host free SBIR 101 webinar for first-time applicants

NMSU’s Arrowhead Center will host a free SBIR 101 webinar May 19 to help New Mexico startups, researchers and entrepreneurs learn how to apply for federal innovation funding programs.

Alejandro Najera-Acosta
Graphic promoting the National Virtual Veterans Career Fair on May 19 with information about jobs, resume help and networking for veterans and military families
Events

DAV, RecruitMilitary to host virtual career fair for veterans May 19

DAV and RecruitMilitary will host a free virtual career fair May 19 for veterans, military spouses and service members seeking employment opportunities.

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