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Crime

Las Cruces man accused of ramming woman’s vehicle, pursuing her to police station

A Las Cruces man is accused of ramming a woman’s vehicle and following her to a police station after repeated calls and confrontations, according to court records.

Damien Willis
Exterior wall of César E. Chåvez Elementary School with the school name mounted on the building facade.
LCPS

LCPS board may vote Tuesday to remove César Chåvez name from elementary school

Las Cruces Public Schools board members may vote Tuesday on whether to remove CĂ©sar ChĂĄvez’s name from an elementary school following weeks of public input and prior discussions.

Damien Willis
Close-up of blue emergency lights on a police vehicle.
Crime

Man accused of repeated strangulation, child abuse in Sunland Park domestic violence case

A man faces multiple felony charges after authorities allege he strangled a woman, confined her and threw a young child during a domestic violence incident Saturday in Sunland Park.

Damien Willis
Promotional image for “American Hemp Farmer” showing two men standing in a dense hemp field with the film title overlaid.
Film

DACC to host free Earth Day screening of ‘American Hemp Farmer’ Wednesday

Film Las Cruces and Doña Ana Community College will host a free Earth Day screening of “American Hemp Farmer” on April 22, followed by a Q&A with the director.

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Wanda Bowman stands outdoors smiling in a yard, wearing a vest and collared shirt.
NMSU

NMSU supporter Bowman to receive honorary doctoral degree

NMSU will award an honorary doctoral degree to longtime supporter and philanthropist Wanda Bowman during spring commencement in May.

Nora Hahn
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Crime

Man accused of rifle attack in Las Cruces ambush; second suspect still wanted

Authorities say an 18-year-old used an AR-style rifle to strike a man during a March ambush in Las Cruces; a second suspect remains at large.

Damien Willis
Deb Haaland speaks at a campaign event while supporters hold “Deb for Gov” signs in the background.
Elections

Democratic NM governor candidate Haaland raises millions more than Bregman ahead of June 2 primary

New campaign finance reports show Deb Haaland with a major fundraising and cash-on-hand advantage over Sam Bregman, while Republican candidates trail far behind leading up to the June 2 primaries.

Joshua Bowling
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Sen. Martin Heinrich

Heinrich says Trump tariffs worsened housing affordability in New Mexico, citing new report

Sen. Martin Heinrich says a new Democratic economic report shows Trump-era tariffs raised construction costs and worsened New Mexico’s housing shortage.

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Gina Fullbright, a nurse practitioner, smiles in a portrait against a blue background
Community

Las Cruces nurse honored for expanding HIV prevention access in southern New Mexico

A New Mexico Department of Health nurse practitioner in Las Cruces was honored for expanding access to HIV prevention medication in southern New Mexico.

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