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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich questions witnesses during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing.
Sen. Martin Heinrich

Heinrich presses Interior nominees on screwworm monitoring, park staffing

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich questioned Interior nominees about New World screwworm monitoring, conservation funding, park staffing and deep-sea mining.

Damien Willis
NMSU students sit in small groups during an entrepreneurship program gathering.
NMSU

NMSU students can apply for hands-on venture capital training program

NMSU students can apply through Aug. 31 for a Campus Founders Fund Scout program that offers hands-on venture capital training.

Alejandro Najera-Acosta
Republicans gather at the New Mexico Republican Party pre-primary convention in Ruidoso in March 2026.
Politics

Republican Party of New Mexico members fail to reach quorum to elect new chair

The Republican Party of New Mexico still has no chair after members failed to reach quorum at a Las Cruces meeting called to fill the vacancy.

Patrick Lohmann
Volunteers pack food containers and bags during a food distribution event.
Community

DACC mobile food pantries set for Thursday in Las Cruces

Doña Ana Community College will host free mobile food pantries June 25 at its Espina and East Mesa campuses for county residents and students.

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaks from a podium on the House floor.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez

Vasquez backs bill protecting access to abortion medication

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced support for legislation protecting access to medication abortion on the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.

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Rendering of Project Jupiter, a massive data center complex planned for Doña Ana County.
Project Jupiter

New Mexico judge dismisses Project Jupiter data center lawsuit, but offers chance to re-file

A New Mexico judge dismissed a Las Cruces resident’s Project Jupiter lawsuit without prejudice, giving him another chance to file an amended complaint.

Joshua Bowling
A graphic announces the El Camino Real Heritage & Art Trail Mural Showcase on June 26 in Las Cruces.
Community

El Camino Real mural showcase set for June 26 in Las Cruces

A June 26 mural showcase at El Changarro Mesquite Street Gallery will feature artists selected for the El Camino Real Heritage & Art Trail project.

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Aerial view of the Rio Grande flowing through farmland in southern New Mexico near sunset, with mountains in the distance.
NMSU

NMSU research targets water, biomedical research and nuclear safety

NMSU highlighted research programs addressing New Mexico challenges, including water management, biomedical training and nuclear safety monitoring.

Adriana M. Chávez
Film crew members set up camera equipment on a Western-style outdoor set.
Film

Rural New Mexico film spending hits record $55.7M under state incentive

New Mexico film productions spent a record $55.74 million in rural Uplift Zone communities during fiscal year 2026, according to the New Mexico Film Office.

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