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NMSU freshman Santiago Gamboa works outdoors during his summer internship at Mesilla Valley Maze in Las Cruces.
NMSU

NMSU internships connect students with New Mexico agriculture companies

NMSU’s CESFAS internship program placed 11 students with New Mexico agriculture companies for hands-on experience in production, logistics and business operations.

Tatiana Favela
Campaign graphic for an Aug. 26 Las Cruces fundraiser featuring Gregg Hull, David Gallegos and other Republican candidates.
Republican Party

Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull to headline Las Cruces fundraiser

Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull will headline an Aug. 26 campaign fundraiser in Las Cruces with several statewide GOP candidates.

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A pedestrian crosses a wide Las Cruces roadway beneath red crosswalk signals as vehicles travel through the surrounding lanes.
City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces seeks public input on transportation safety plan

Las Cruces is seeking public input on a Transportation Safety Action Plan addressing roadway safety, bikeways, trails and risks facing all travelers.

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Firearms, firearm parts, magazines and body armor seized during a multi-agency gang investigation in Las Cruces.
Federal Court

Las Cruces gang investigation leads to federal charges, seizure of guns and drugs

A multi-agency gang investigation in Las Cruces led to federal and state charges, the seizure of 19 firearms and large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

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Promotional artwork for “Olmo,” a coming-of-age film shot in Las Cruces and released in theaters nationwide Aug. 7.
Film

Las Cruces-shot film ‘Olmo’ opens in theaters nationwide

“Olmo,” a coming-of-age film shot in Las Cruces, opens Aug. 7 in theaters nationwide, including Allen Theatres in Las Cruces.

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New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez, who urged Doña Ana County commissioners to act on the House District 37 vacancy.
Legislature

House speaker urges Doña Ana County Commission to act on District 37 vacancy

New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez urged Doña Ana County commissioners to move forward with filling the House District 37 vacancy and consider Democratic nominee Lori Martinez.

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Buildings and walkways at Doña Ana Community College’s East Mesa campus with the Organ Mountains rising in the background.
DACC

Eight DACC students place at national SkillsUSA competition

Eight Doña Ana Community College students placed at the national SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta after winning state titles earlier this year.

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The Las Cruces Public Schools administration complex, where the district’s Budget Survey Committee will meet three times.
LCPS

LCPS seeks volunteers for budget survey committee

Las Cruces Public Schools is accepting applications through Aug. 17 for a committee that will review community budget survey data.

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Thomas Branigan Memorial Library is pictured in Las Cruces.
Health

Las Cruces cooling stations to remain open through Aug. 12

Las Cruces cooling stations will remain available through Aug. 12 as near-100-degree temperatures continue, with no locations open Sunday.

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