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Firefighters spray water from a ladder truck onto a house fire at night, with flames and heavy smoke rising from the structure in the Las Alturas area.
Fire

Firefighters respond to early morning house fire in Las Alturas area

Fire crews responded to a house fire in the Las Alturas area early Friday morning. Firefighters evacuated occupants and contained the blaze. No injuries were reported.

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People walk along a Las Cruces sidewalk during a previous No Kings rally, carrying signs and an American flag.
Events

Indivisible Las Cruces plans 'No Kings 3' rally at Albert Johnson Park on March 28

Indivisible Las Cruces plans a “No Kings 3” rally March 28 at Albert Johnson Park. Organizers say the event will highlight civic concerns and stress nonviolent participation.

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NMSU student using a camera mounted on a small tripod inside the university library as part of the library’s Loanable Technology Program.
NMSU

NMSU Library launches Loanable Technology Program to support student creativity, academic success

New Mexico State University Library has launched a Loanable Technology Program allowing students to borrow cameras, audio equipment and other tools to support class projects and creative work.

Tatiana Favela
Seal of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Federal Court

Woman sentenced to 10 years in prison in New Mexico after seventh federal reentry conviction

Federal prosecutors say a 60-year-old Mexican national was sentenced to 10 years in prison in New Mexico after pleading guilty to reentry following removal.

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Portrait of MountainView Regional Medical Center CEO Patrick Shannon in a tan suit and red tie, with the hospital campus blurred in the background.
Opinion

MountainView Regional Medical Center: Caring for you and the place we all call home

MountainView Regional Medical Center CEO Patrick Shannon details community impact, expanded services and healthcare investment in Doña Ana County.

Patrick Shannon
Hydroponic growing system with LED lights and planting trays inside a modified container unit developed by DACC and NMSU for agricultural research and demonstrations.
DACC

DACC partners with NMSU to develop hydroponic plant system for Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum

Doña Ana Community College and New Mexico State University developed a hydroponic plant system that will be used for research and educational demonstrations at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.

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Las Cruces Police Department patrol vehicles with emergency lights activated at night.
Crime

Las Cruces man jailed without bond on felony strangulation charge

A 23-year-old Las Cruces man is being held without bond after police say he strangled a woman during an altercation at Hotel Encanto.

Damien Willis
Tax documents, envelopes and a calculator sit on a desk next to a cup of coffee.
State

New Mexico reminds residents to file income tax returns by April 15

The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department reminds residents that state and federal income tax returns are due April 15 and highlights refundable credits available to eligible filers.

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Police vehicle parked at a law enforcement facility.
Crime

Texas man charged with strangulation, false imprisonment after alleged assault in Sunland Park

A 19-year-old Texas man faces multiple felony charges after Sunland Park police say he assaulted a woman and prevented her from calling for help during a domestic dispute.

Damien Willis
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