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Courts

Judge orders detention for Las Cruces man accused in bomb-materials case

David Curtis remains held without bond after a judge granted prosecutors’ pretrial detention request. An eyewitness who says she was at the scene disputes parts of the police account.

Damien Willis
Composite image showing a marked map of Zorro Ranch beside an aerial photo of the former Jeffrey Epstein residence in Santa Fe County.
State

New Mexico’s Epstein commission announces 9 more subpoenas to federal prosecutors, state agencies

The legislative subcommittee investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s activities in New Mexico announced nine additional subpoenas to federal prosecutors and state agencies.

Joshua Bowling
A staff member walks with a group of boys in green shirts through a hallway at the Youth Diagnostic and Development Center.
CYFD

New Mexico lawmakers propose splitting CYFD in two. Is that a good idea?

Searchlight New Mexico reports that some lawmakers and public officials want to split CYFD into two agencies, with one focused on child protective services and another overseeing juvenile justice.

Esteban Candelaria
City parking lot at North Campo Street and East Hadley Avenue in Las Cruces, with cars parked beside a blue building.
City of Las Cruces

City Hall-area parking lot to close June 22 for pothole repairs

A city parking lot near Las Cruces City Hall will close June 22 for pothole repairs and is expected to reopen June 23.

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Nevaeh Lopez participates in a room-clearing drill at the New Mexico State Police Academy.
NMSP

Former Mesilla Marshals intern graduates from State Police academy

Nevaeh Lopez, a former criminal scene investigator intern with the Mesilla Marshals Office, graduated June 17 from the New Mexico State Police Academy as part of the 107th Recruit Class.

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El Paso Electric

PRC to hear public comment Monday in Las Cruces on EPE rate case

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will hold a public comment hearing Monday in Las Cruces on El Paso Electric’s proposed New Mexico rate changes. Residents can also submit written comments through the PRC’s online portal by referencing Docket No. 25-00082-UT.

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Opinion

Op-Ed: Reducing childhood adversity can help curb harmful social media use

Harmful social media use among young people is not only a technology issue. Ned Rubin writes that prevention should include stronger safeguards and support for families.

Ned Rubin
DACC adult education graduates in blue caps and gowns stand during a graduation ceremony.
DACC

Nearly 50 students graduate from DACC adult education program

Doña Ana Community College recognized more than 40 adult education students who earned GED or HiSET diplomas during ceremonies in Sunland Park and Las Cruces.

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Emily Guerra and Leora Zeitlin stand inside a KRWG Public Media studio.
KRWG

Two KRWG radio hosts mark 26 years on air

Emily Guerra and Leora Zeitlin have hosted two of KRWG Public Media’s signature radio programs since March 8, 2000.

Carlos Carrillo López
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