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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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A graphic shows NM State baseball player Jonatan Clough in uniform alongside text announcing his Conference USA All-Academic Team honor.
Sports

Jonatan Clough collects CUSA All-Academic Team honors

NM State outfielder Jonatan Clough earned Conference USA All-Academic Team honors for the second straight season while maintaining a 4.0 GPA and leading the Aggies in batting average.

Michael Navarrette
The Doña Ana County Government Center building is shown with palm trees lining the entrance.
Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County approves backpay for detention center healthcare workers after bankruptcy filing

Doña Ana County commissioners approved emergency backpay for healthcare workers at the detention center after contractor YesCare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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A person pumps gasoline into a white vehicle at a gas station.
Gas Prices

Las Cruces gas prices climb ahead of summer travel season

Gas prices in Las Cruces and across New Mexico continued climbing this week, with regular unleaded averaging more than $4.30 per gallon ahead of summer travel season.

Damien Willis
An illustration shows several red, white and blue “I Voted” stickers against a black background.
Elections

Early voting tops 1,800 ballots in Doña Ana County ahead of expanded voting sites

More than 1,800 ballots have been cast in Doña Ana County ahead of New Mexico’s June 2 primary election as expanded early voting begins statewide.

Damien Willis

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