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DACC

DACC professor earns regional teaching award, advances to international consideration

A Doña Ana Community College professor has received a regional teaching award and is now in contention for an international honor.

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Firefighters responded to an apartment fire on Dartmouth Avenue in Las Cruces late Tuesday night.
Fire

Fire damages apartment building on Dartmouth Avenue in Las Cruces

A fire damaged an apartment building on Dartmouth Avenue in Las Cruces late Tuesday night, displacing some occupants.

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Bernalillo County Clerk Michelle Kavanaugh stands outside a downtown Albuquerque early voting site on the first day of early voting in New Mexico’s June 2 primary election.
Elections

First day of early voting in New Mexico includes ‘hiccup’ for same-day registration

The first day of early voting in New Mexico’s primary election included temporary problems with same-day voter registration in some counties.

Danielle Prokop
Anthony Mackie film ‘Barracuda’ wraps filming in Las Cruces
Film

Anthony Mackie film ‘Barracuda’ wraps filming in Las Cruces

The Anthony Mackie-led thriller “Barracuda” has wrapped filming in Las Cruces after employing more than 700 New Mexicans during production.

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Crime

NMSU Police arrest suspect in arson incidents

NMSU police arrested a suspect they believe is connected to multiple arson incidents reported on campus over the past several months.

Minerva Baumann
Wooden judge’s gavel and sound block resting on a light-colored surface.
Crime

Las Cruces child abandonment defendants released without bond

Ariana and Maya Hidalgo were released without bond and ordered to return for June pretrial hearings in a Las Cruces child abandonment case.

Damien Willis
Wide view of the New Mexico Senate chamber with lawmakers standing at their desks in a Democratic-majority chamber during a 2025 session.
Elections

New Mexico Primary 2026: lieutenant governor (Republicans)

Republicans entering New Mexico’s 2026 lieutenant governor race bring contrasting backgrounds and priorities as the GOP looks to shape a ticket in a Democratic-leaning state.

Patrick Lohmann
Surveillance image of a woman walking indoors, wearing an orange shirt and dark jacket, released by NMSU Police as part of an arson investigation.
Public Safety

NMSU police search for suspected arsonist after multiple fires reported on campus

NMSU police say a woman is suspected of setting multiple fires on campus within 24 hours, including damage to palm trees and a building.

Damien Willis
Early voting begins Tuesday for New Mexico’s June 2 primary election
Elections

Early voting begins Tuesday for New Mexico’s June 2 primary election

Early voting begins Tuesday in New Mexico for the June 2 primary election, with ballots available at county clerk offices before expanding to additional locations later in the month.

Patrick Lohmann
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