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Doña Ana Community College campus in Las Cruces with the Organ Mountains visible in the background.
Community

DACC food pantry receives 3,000-pound delivery through new Roadrunner Food Bank partnership

Doña Ana Community College’s food pantry received a 3,000-pound delivery from Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico as part of a new monthly partnership to support students facing food insecurity.

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Daisy A. Maldonado, candidate for Doña Ana County Commission District 1, in a portrait photo wearing a light-colored hijab and floral top.
Elections

Daisy A. Maldonado announces run for Doña Ana County Commission District 1, criticizes Project Jupiter financing

Las Cruces resident Daisy A. Maldonado announced a campaign for the Doña Ana County Commission’s District 1 seat, criticizing the county’s approval of financing tied to Project Jupiter.

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Yellow crime scene tape reading “Crime Scene Do Not Cross” stretched across a roadway with police vehicles and flashing lights blurred in the background.
Crime

Man accused of firing gun at Las Cruces home, threatening residents

Las Cruces police arrested a 20-year-old man accused of firing multiple shots at a Monte Vista Street home and nearby vehicles during a Feb. 28 incident.

Damien Willis
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham poses for an official portrait.
State

Governor signs $11.1B New Mexico budget, capital outlay and tax package

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed New Mexico’s $11.1 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, along with capital outlay and tax legislation passed during the 2026 legislative session.

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Adeniyi Amadou, newly hired head coach of the New Mexico State women’s basketball team.
Sports

NMSU hires Adeniyi Amadou as new women’s basketball coach

New Mexico State has hired Rhode Island associate head coach Adeniyi Amadou as the new leader of its women’s basketball program.

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Las Cruces Police patrol vehicle with crime scene tape and flashing lights blurred in the background.
Crime

Las Cruces man accused of breaking into home, stealing two firearms

A Las Cruces man faces felony charges after police say he broke into a home and stole two firearms from a residence on Calle de Paz.

Damien Willis
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaks during a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez

Vasquez backs bill to cap prescription drug costs for privately insured Americans

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has co-sponsored a bill that would cap annual prescription drug costs at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families with private insurance.

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Las Cruces police vehicles with emergency lights parked during a response.
Crime

Las Cruces man accused of shooting woman during early-morning dispute near downtown

A 19-year-old Las Cruces man faces a felony charge after police say he shot a woman during an early-morning domestic dispute near downtown.

Damien Willis
Police vehicle light bar illuminated in blue on top of a patrol car, with a blurred outdoor background.
Public Safety

Anthony man charged after struggle with police, accused of trying to take officer’s Taser

An Anthony man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he struggled with officers responding to a domestic disturbance and tried to take an officer’s Taser.

Damien Willis
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