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A reservoir with low water levels under cloudy skies during drought conditions in the Southwest
Agriculture

Facing drought and low snowpack, Rio Grande states expect a ‘challenging’ year

Officials warned Rio Grande flows could rank among the lowest on record this year as drought, low snowpack and weak runoff strain water supplies across Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.

Martha Pskowski
Amanda López Askin stands beside Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during a recent event. López Askin wears a black dress with white geometric lines.
Elections

Gov. Lujan Grisham, Secretary of State Toulouse Oliver endorse Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver endorsed Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin in the race for New Mexico secretary of state.

Damien Willis
Two people walk through a hallway inside the Otero County Processing Center, where immigration detainees are housed under ICE contracts challenged in a new DOJ lawsuit.
Immigration

U.S. Department of Justice sues New Mexico to halt immigrant detention bill

State and local officials say the lawsuit challenges New Mexico’s new Immigrant Safety Act, which bars public entities from contracting with ICE to hold immigration detainees.

Patrick Lohmann
Exterior view of MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces
Health

MountainView earns top patient safety grade from Leapfrog Group

MountainView Regional Medical Center earned an “A” patient safety grade from The Leapfrog Group in its Spring 2026 rankings.

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A voter fills out a ballot at a voting booth during the November 2025 election in Doña Ana County.
Elections

Early voting opens strong in Doña Ana County as New Mexico primary season begins

Early voting is underway in New Mexico’s 2026 primary election, with Doña Ana County voters already casting hundreds of ballots during the first days of voting.

Damien Willis
Mesilla Valley Transportation founder Royal Jones poses for a portrait in a blue company shirt.
DACC

DACC to award honorary degree to MVT founder Royal Jones

Doña Ana Community College will award an honorary degree to Mesilla Valley Transportation founder Royal Jones during its May 14 commencement ceremony.

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Exterior view of Las Cruces City Hall and surrounding landscaping
Housing

Las Cruces approves land transfers for affordable housing projects

Las Cruces City Council approved multiple land transfers tied to affordable housing projects during Monday’s meeting.

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White Sands Middle School student Ian McCloskey stands beside his award-winning Desert Data Jam project display.
LCPS

LCPS students showcase science, creativity during Desert Data Jam competition

More than 300 Las Cruces middle school students participated in the 2025-26 Desert Data Jam science competition.

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New Mexico conservationists, elected officials mourn ‘conservation icon’ Ted Turner
News

New Mexico conservationists, elected officials mourn ‘conservation icon’ Ted Turner

New Mexico conservationists and elected officials are mourning Ted Turner after the media mogul and major landowner died at age 87.

Patrick Lohmann

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