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Courts

AG: Woman found by Border Patrol in El Paso van abuse case leads to 20-year plea

A woman found by Border Patrol in a van at an El Paso port of entry later died, leading to a 20-year plea in a New Mexico abuse case.

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Education

Rep. Gabe Vasquez visits Mayfield High to discuss career training program

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez visited Mayfield High School to meet with students and staff in its Career and Technical Education program.

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Community

Las Cruces youth volleyball signups open April 13 for limited spots

Las Cruces youth indoor volleyball registration opens April 13 for ages 8–14, with league play beginning in late May.

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Crime

Las Cruces man charged with strangulation in domestic violence case, court records show

Las Cruces man Josiah Carter charged with aggravated battery after police say he grabbed his girlfriend by the throat and restricted her breathing.

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Crime

Las Cruces man charged in BLM storage building burglary, police say

Las Cruces man Aaron Trujillo charged after police say he broke into a Bureau of Land Management storage building and stole property with two others.

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FBI

Las Cruces, Albuquerque teens can apply for FBI Teen Academy through April 24

High school students can apply for the FBI Teen Academy in Las Cruces and Albuquerque, with sessions scheduled for June and July.

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Las Cruces Events

DACC recruiting teams for April 25 volleyball tournament benefiting diaper bank

Doña Ana Community College is still accepting teams for its April 25 volleyball tournament benefiting its diaper bank for student parents.

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Agriculture

AgriFuture conference offers scholarships for New Mexico veterans, students; April 15 deadline

A statewide agriculture conference in Albuquerque will connect students and producers with industry leaders June 15-17.

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News

New Mexico MVD warns of phishing websites posing as official agency

New Mexico officials warn of phishing websites impersonating MVD to collect fake toll fines and urge residents to verify official links.

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