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Three booking photos show Kurtis Dale, Jacklyn Garcia and Eufemia Villa, who are facing charges in connection with a bat attack at Burn Lake Park in Las Cruces.
Crime

Man charged in Burn Lake bat attack; two women accused of holding victim down

Three people face charges after a man was beaten with a bat at a Las Cruces park. Court records say two women held the victim down.

Damien Willis
Joseph Bull stands outside a university building after being named NMSU’s next provost, pending approval
NMSU

NMSU names Joseph Bull as provost, pending Board of Regents approval

NMSU has named Joseph Bull as its next provost, pending regents' approval, following a series of leadership changes in the role over the past two years.

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Portrait of Duke Rodriguez wearing a blue suit and glasses, smiling at the camera
New Mexico Supreme Court

NM Supreme Court upholds judge’s decision to toss challenge to Rodriguez’s gubernatorial campaign

The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling dismissing a challenge to Duke Rodriguez’s gubernatorial candidacy, clearing the way for his campaign to continue.

Joshua Bowling
Undated photo of Chris holding a fish on a boat with open water in the background.
News

Picacho Middle School mourns student shot earlier this week in Las Cruces

Picacho Middle School shared a statement mourning a student shot earlier this week in Las Cruces, identifying the student only as "Chris" and offering support to the community.

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Mescalero Apache exhibit to open at Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces
Las Cruces Events

Mescalero Apache exhibit to open at Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces

A new exhibit featuring the Mescalero Apache Tribe opens April 4 at the Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces, with performances and vendors planned.

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A gas pump nozzle rests in its holder at a fuel station, with price selection buttons visible on the pump.
Gas Prices

Gas prices near $4 in Las Cruces as Easter travel begins

Gas prices in Las Cruces are nearing $4 per gallon ahead of Easter weekend as national averages surge past $4 for the first time since 2022.

Damien Willis
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez speaks at a podium during a press conference, with a woman standing behind him against a New Mexico Department of Justice backdrop.
Public Safety

State installs gun-tracing technology in Doña Ana County to link shootings across New Mexico

New Mexico officials say a new gun-tracing system in Doña Ana County can link shootings across jurisdictions and generate leads for investigators.

Damien Willis
Exterior of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School building in Las Cruces with the school name displayed on the wall
LCPS

LCPS to hold special meeting on possible removal of Cesar Chavez Elementary name

Las Cruces Public Schools will hold an April 8 meeting to discuss removing the Cesar Chavez Elementary name amid growing backlash tied to recent abuse allegations.

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La Llorona Park in Las Cruces with walking paths, trees, playground equipment and the Rio Grande in the background
Crime

Las Cruces woman accused of pointing gun-like lighter at four people at park

A Las Cruces woman faces four felony charges after police say she pointed a gun-like lighter at four people at La Llorona Park.

Damien Willis
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